The Heretic Anthem

Slipknot

About The Heretic Anthem

"The Heretic Anthem" (released as "Heretic Song" as a single) is a song by American heavy metal band Slipknot. The song was released as a promotional single from their second album Iowa.


Year:
2001
4:14
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I'm a popstar threat and I'm not dead yet
Got a super dred bet with an angel drug head
Like a dead beat winner, I want to be a sinner
An idolized bang for the industry killer
A hideous man that you don't understand
Throw a suicide party and I'm guaranteed to fucking snap
I'm supersonic, its pornoholic
Breakdowns, obscenities its all I want to be

If you're 555, then I'm 666
If your 555, I'm 666
If you're 555, then I'm 666
(Whats it like to be a heretic?)
If your 555, I'm 666
(Whats it like to be a heretic?)

Everybody's so infatuated
Everybody's so completely sure of what we are
Everybody defamates from miles away
But face to face they haven't got a thing to say
I bleed for this and I bleed for you
Still you look at my face like I'm somebody new
Toy nobody wants anything I've got
Which is fine because your made of
Everything-I'm-not

If you're 555, then I'm 666
If your 555, I'm 666
If you're 555, then I'm 666
(Whats it like to be a heretic?)
If your 555, I'm 666
(Whats it like to be a heretic?)

Thirty seconds, sixteen, eight, four, lemme tell you why
I haven't the slightest, I'm teaching your brightest
They're listening, clamoring
All the money in the world can't buy me
Go ahead, lie to me
Tell me again how you're tortured
I want to know how you fallowed your orders so well
Your full of shit
You had a dream, but this ain't it

If you're 555, then I'm 666
If your 555, I'm 666
If you're 555, then I'm 666
If your 555, I'm 666

If you're 555, then I'm 666
(Whats it like to be a heretic?)
If your 555, I'm 666
(Whats it like to be a heretic?)
If you're 555, then I'm 666
(Whats it like to be a heretic?)
If your 555, I'm 666
(Whats it like to be a heretic?)

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Slipknot

Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray. After several lineup changes in their early days, the band consisted of nine members for the greater part of their tenure: Sid Wilson, Paul Gray, Joey Jordison, Chris Fehn, Jim Root, Craig Jones, Shawn Crahan, Mick Thomson, and Corey Taylor. However, the death of Paul Gray on May 24, 2010, left the band with only eight remaining members. Former guitarist Donnie Steele was the band's touring bassist in 2011. more »

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Written by: CHRIS FEHN, CHRISTOPHER FEHN, COREY TAYLOR, CRAIG JONES, JAMES ROOT, MICHAEL CRAHAN, MICHAEL SHAWN CRAHAN, MICKAEL THOMSON, NATHAN JORDISON, NATHAN J JORDISON, PAUL GRAY, PAUL D GRAY, SID WILSON, SIDNEY WILSON

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Music Style
"The Heretic Anthem" is one of Slipknot's heaviest songs, featuring brutal guitar riffs and powerful drumming. It's often classified as Nu-Metal.
Release and Album
The song was first released in 2001 as part of their second studio album, "Iowa."
Initial Title
Before it was officially released, the song was known as "Heretic Song" when it was played at their live shows.
In-Studio Alterations
The line "If you're 555 then I'm 666" was actually added in post-production. The original line was "If you're 555 then I'm 742."
Influencing Values
The song is said to reflect the band's frustration with the music industry. The lyrics "If you're 555 then I'm 666" symbolize the band's rebellion against conforming to mainstream thought.
Song Performance
Despite its extreme heaviness, "The Heretic Anthem" has proven to be a fan-favorite, often performed live at concerts.
Music Video
The song doesn't have an official music video, but fans consider live performances, usually filmed and uploaded to YouTube, as the 'unofficial' music videos.
Remarks by Band Members
Corey Taylor, the lead vocalist, has referred to the song as the band’s 'battle cry.'
Inspiration
The song was inspired by the band's bitter experience with the music industry. The band felt overlooked and compared themselves to the 666, the number often associated with the devil or evil, to show their rebellity.
Other Appearances
The song has been used in several other media. It was featured in the soundtrack for the 2002 video game "Resident Evil" and has been used in various professional wrestling events.

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