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"Bad Religion" is a song by Godsmack. It served as the fourth and final single from their eponymous debut album.
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| Single by Godsmack | ||||
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| Released | February 2000[citation needed] | |||
| Recorded | 1996 | |||
| Genre | Alternative metal, post-grunge | |||
| Label | Republic | |||
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Meaning
According to Godsmack vocalist Sully Erna, a practicing Wiccan, the song has an anti-abortion message. Erna says, "You don't even know me, yet you're deciding to kill me? Look, I'm here. I'm alive inside you. I can't be ignored."[1]
Appearances
Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, radio conglomerate Clear Channel Communications issued the 2001 Clear Channel memorandum, a list of 150 songs Clear Channel recommended to be removed from airplay. "Bad Religion" was on the list.[2]
The song was also remade by Dale Oliver as an entrance song for TNA tag team The Naturals.[citation needed]
The song was featured in ATV Quad Power Racing 2 for PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube.[citation needed] It was also featured in the 2003 film Mayor of the Sunset Strip.[3]
Personnel
- Sully Erna – vocals, rhythm guitar, drums
- Tony Rombola – lead guitars, additional vocals
- Robbie Merrill – bass
- Andrew Murdock – producer
Chart positions
Singles U.S. Billboard[4]
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 2000 | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 8 |
| Modern Rock Tracks | 32 |
References
- "Godsmack Goes Platinum: Chelsea Condos interviews the band that WAAF broke - Big Heavy World". Big Heavy World. June 1, 1999. Archived from the original on December 30, 2015. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- "It's the End of the World as Clear Channel Knows It - Eliza Truitt - Slate Magazine". Slate Magazine. September 17, 2001. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
- "Soundtracks for Mayor of the Sunset Strip". IMDb.com, Inc. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- "Chart History: Godsmack". Billboard 200. January 21, 2009. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
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«Bad Religion» (с англ. — «Плохая религия») — четвёртый и последний сингл группы Godsmack, с дебютного одноимённого альбома. После теракта 11 сентября 2001 года Радио-конгломерат Clear Channel Communications выпустил меморандум Clear Channel 2001 года, список 150 песен Clear Channel, рекомендованных к удалению из эфира. «Bad Religion» была в списке[1].Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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