Gone Sovereign/Absolute Zero
| "Gone Sovereign/Absolute Zero" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Stone Sour | ||||
| Released | August 24, 2012 | |||
| Format | Digital single | |||
| Genre | Alternative metal, heavy metal | |||
| Length |
4:03 (Gone Sovereign) 3:49 (Absolute Zero) | |||
| Label | Roadrunner | |||
| Producer(s) | David Bottrill | |||
| Stone Sour singles chronology | ||||
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"Gone Sovereign/Absolute Zero", is a double-single from American rock band Stone Sour, released as the first single from their fourth album House of Gold & Bones – Part 1.
"Absolute Zero"'s reprise is featured on the track "The House of Gold & Bones", from the part two of the album.
Music videos
"Absolute Zero", definitely offers some interesting creativity as the main character is stuck in some sort of other-worldly realm. Within this realm, two versions of Stone Sour perform the track throughout the area; one colored grey and the other colored gold. The man is presented with a choice, his body getting twisted and warped as he struggles to make a truly impossible decision. Corey Taylor said:[1]
"Absolute Zero" is the anti-hero anthem of House of Gold & Bones – Part 1. "It essentially lets you know that the hero isn't perfect, but he will do whatever is necessary. The video is loosely based on the fact that in the short story, the hero ends up in a very strange world and he has to figure out what's going on and what he'll do."
Track listing
| iTunes single | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Gone Sovereign" | 4:03 |
| 2. | "Absolute Zero" | 3:49 |
| Promotional single | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Absolute Zero" (Clean Edit) | 3:50 |
| 2. | "Gone Sovereign" | 3:49 |
| 3. | "Gone Sovereign/Absolute Zero" (Album Version) | 7:39 |
Chart positions
"Absolute Zero"
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[2] | 28 |
| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[3] | 26 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[4] | 2 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[5] | 13 |
Personnel
- Corey Taylor — lead vocals
- Jim Root — lead and rhythm guitar (first and third solo)
- Josh Rand — rhythm and lead guitar (second solo)
- Johny Chow — bass
- Roy Mayorga — drums
References
- ↑ "'Absolute Zero' - Premiere". November 14, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- ↑ "Stone Sour Chart History (Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Stone Sour Chart History (Hot Rock Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Stone Sour Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Stone Sour Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 5, 2014.