[Charlie Scene:] Show [Johnny 3 Tears:] [Danny:] [Charlie Scene:] [Danny:] [Danny:] [Danny:] Hold on, Holy Ghost [Charlie Scene & Danny:]
Day of the Dead is the first single from the band's fourth album, Day of the Dead. The music video for the song was released on March 17th, 2015. BackgroundJ-Dog spoke to Artist Direct about the song. "We were at the studio writing together. All of us are big fans of rock and metal music. We wanted to do a heavier track. We were sitting down and messing around with guitar riffs. We were talking about making a song that was like an anthem for Hollywood Undead. We started talking about the Day of the Dead not in the Halloween sense—just an anthem for Hollywood Undead. One by one, that track fell into place. When you listen to the lyrics, it's like we never did something like that since our first record. We wanted to do something that represented our unity and the fans together." Charlie Scene spoke to Artist Direct about the song. "We got the music down perfectly. We tried to figure out a concept and were doing melody ideas. That one took a while. In the studio, I was taking a piss. The melody and 'Day of the Dead' hit me then. Usually, that's when all my best ideas come. It came to me while I was pissing. I went out there, finished up my piss, and ran it by the fellas. After that, the song was finished within hours. It describes the vibe of Hollywood Undead and our music. It's got the creepiness and heaviness. It's our band and music in one song." Johnny 3 Tears spoke to Artist Direct about the track. "It's definitely a call-to-arms. Hollywood Undead fans are very particular. On every record, I like to utilize that and single them out. A lot of bands have fans who aren't as involved in the band. You've got guys who like Grateful Dead and 'Dead Heads' who follow the band around. 'Day of the Undead' is geared to the true Hollywood Undead fan who lives, eats, sleeps, and breathes Hollywood Undead. It's an aggressive song. It's what we feel being a member of Hollywood Undead is and communicating it to the fans, so they can feel more of a part of it as well. On our last record, we tried to make a very melodic record and make everything as beautiful as possible, but beauty often comes from ugliness. That's one of the things we wanted to convey on 'Day of the Dead.' You can talk about ugly things and still make them pretty. For me, it was like Undead with a better melody and some flamenco guitar tossed in to add that touch to it. It was my favorite to work on, on the record." Music videoThe song's music video was directed by Spence Nicholson. It features the band appearing as musical guests on a satirical version of a for-profit televangelism show. ReceptionIt peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart. LyricsCharlie Scene: Hold on, Holy Ghost Johnny 3 Tears: We come from a world of oblivion, bad dreams Danny: Hold on, Holy Ghost Danny:
Hold on, Holy Ghost Charlie Scene: This is exactly what has to be done, it happened so gradually Danny: Hold on, Holy Ghost Danny: Hold on, Holy Ghost Charlie Scene and Danny: When the ashes start to rise and the moon falls from the sky Da Kurlzz and Danny: Hold on, Holy Ghost Danny: Hold on, Holy Ghost Danny:
Hold on, Holy Ghost Charlie Scene: Hold on, Holy Ghost Charlie Scene: Hold on, Holy Ghost Charlie Scene: Hold on, Holy Ghost Background vocals
PersonnelHollywood Undead
Trivia
Why did Hollywood Undead break up?In early 2010, the band announced that Deuce had left the band due to creative differences. Ragan and Busek later cited arguments over writing credits, and Deuce not wanting to tour, as reasons for the departure.
Who is the lead singer of Hollywood Undead?Aron "Deuce" Erlichman was the lead singer of Hollywood Undead, a popular rap/rock band.
Who Made Hollywood Undead masks?The band stated that their masks are made by Jerry Constantine, a makeup effects artist and that the band designs them and he builds them.
When was Hollywood Undead founded?2005
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