"Self Destructor"
Single by Chevelle
from the album Niratias
ReleasedJanuary 8, 2021[1]
Length5:47
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)
  • Pete Loeffler
  • Sam Loeffler
Producer(s)Joe Barresi
Chevelle singles chronology
"In Debt to the Earth"
(2018)		 "Self Destructor"
(2021)		 "Peach"
(2021)

"Self Destructor" is a song by American rock band Chevelle. The song was released as the lead single from the band's ninth studio album Niratias. The single reached no. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, becoming the band's sixth song to do so, and 35th on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. This track is included in the 2021 film, Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard.[2] James LaBrie called it his favorite song of 2021.[3]

Composition

In an interview with Loudwire, frontman Pete Loeffler stated that the song was written in 2019 and is about science deniers.[4]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Self Destructor"5:47

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Self Destructor"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canada Rock (Billboard)[5] 49
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[6] 28
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[7] 9

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Self Destructor"
Chart (2021) Position
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[8] 41

References

  1. ↑ Rosenbaum, Marty (January 18, 2021). "Chevelle return with new single 'Self Destructor'". Audacy. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  2. ↑ "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard Soundtrack Guide: Every Song Explained". ScreenRant. June 21, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Best Of 2021: Dream Theater's James LaBrie Picks Favorite Album, Song, TV Of Year". Revolver. December 28, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  4. ↑ Childers, Chad (January 8, 2021). "Chevelle Drop Aggressive 'Self Destructor,' Announce New Album". Loudwire. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Chevelle Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Chevelle Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Chevelle Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
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