Invaders Must Die

The Prodigy

About Invaders Must Die

"Invaders Must Die" is the eighteenth single released by the British electronic band the Prodigy. It was released from the band's website as a free digital download on 26 November 2008. It was the first single from the album Invaders Must Die. The download was announced on 24 November, in a newsletter sent to fans, and first aired on Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show as his 'Hottest Record in the World' on 26 November. The song was co-produced by Does It Offend You, Yeah?'s James Rushent. Liam Howlett described this to the Dubai edition of Time Out as: "a very abrasive-sounding electronic track, kind of different to anything we've done before." Although not being a commercial single the track charted at 49 in the UK Singles Chart on 1 March 2009, whilst the Chase & Status Remix reached 53 in the Australian Aria Singles Chart and 7 in the Aria Dance Chart. On 30 November 2009 the re-amped version by Liam was released as an EP with the B-side Mescaline, and Thunder remixes. James Rushent co-produced parts of the song on a laptop while on tour with his band, same with Omen. He said he would work on the song early in the morning and e-mail it to Liam Howlett. more »

Year:: 2009
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The Prodigy

The Prodigy are an English electronic dance music group formed by Liam Howlett in 1990 in Braintree, Essex, England. Along with Fatboy Slim, the Chemical Brothers, and other acts, The Prodigy have been credited as pioneers of the big beat genre, which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. They have sold over 25 million records worldwide. The group has won numerous music awards throughout their career, including two Brit Awards—winning Best British Dance Act twice, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Kerrang! Awards, five MTV Europe Music Awards, and have twice been nominated for Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: Nick Halkes, Liam Howlett

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Genre "Invaders Must Die" is an electronic dance music track that features elements of techno, industrial, breakbeat, and punk.
Release Date The song was released on 26th November 2008 as the lead single from the band's fifth studio album which is also named "Invaders Must Die."
Album Success The album "Invaders Must Die" became a commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and being certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry.
Band Members At the time "Invaders Must Die" was released, The Prodigy was a trio, consisting of Liam Howlett, Keith Flint, and Maxim Reality.
Music Video The music video for "Invaders Must Die" features the members of The Prodigy being pursued by a strange fox-like creature through various computer-generated landscapes.
Charts Performance Although the song didn't perform remarkably on global charts, it reached No. 49 in the UK Singles Chart.
Lyrics Concept Even though the lyrics aren't extensive, The Prodigy's message of defiance - “We are The Prodigy, invaders must die” - is a clear statement that they are back and ready to reclaim their position at the top of the rave scene.
Live Performances "Invaders Must Die" became a standard part of The Prodigy's live sets and was often used to open their shows.
Collaborations The album "Invaders Must Die" represented a reunion of the original band members and it also featured collaborations with other artists, although not specifically on the title track.
Musical Legacy "Invaders Must Die" reaffirmed The Prodigy's status as one of the leading acts in the electronic music scene, and they continued to influence numerous artists and bands in various genres.
Awards While the song itself did not receive any awards, the album "Invaders Must Die" was nominated for 'Best Dance Floor Filler' at the NME Awards in 2009.
Usage in Media The song was used extensively in media, featuring in various video game soundtracks, including "Wipeout HD Fury" and "Need for Speed: Undercover."

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