"Coming for You" is a song by the American punk rock band The Offspring. It was premiered on Radio Contraband on January 30, 2015, and posted on YouTube and made available for digital download the same day.The Offspring Debut New Song ‘Coming For You': Listen
KROQ. Retrieved January 31, 2015. "Coming for You" was the Offspring's second official new release (following the 2014 covers EP '' Summer Nationals'') since '' Days Go By'' (2012), and a modified version of the song appeared six years later on the band's tenth studio album, '' Let the Bad Times Roll'' (2021), with minor changes to the lyrics. The single climbed on various ''

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'' rock charts, reaching No. 1 on Mainstream Rock (the band's first since " Gone Away" in 1997), top 20 on

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, and top 25 on overall Hot Rock Songs. At first it was uncertain if "Coming for You" would be a one-off single or would appear on the band's then-upcoming tenth studio album, but a tweet from frontman Dexter Holland heavily implied the album was in an unfinished state. The Offspring toured worldwide in support of the single. The song was named the official theme song for the WWE Elimination Chamber 2015.

Videos

Accompanying the song's release was a video featuring still photos of the band performing at various venues and festivals around the world, interspersed with crowd shots. On March 18, 2015, the official music video was released. The video features a fight club, but with clowns. The band does not appear in the video.

Reception

In a positive review, Zumic.com called the song a "mid-tempo punk anthem" with "aggressive distorted guitar chords." It also commented, "thick bass lines are strong, and drummer Pete Parada’s power behind the kit is relentless. The tune sounds fresh and alive, and proves that the band can still deliver high energy punk anthems.""COMING FOR YOU" – THE OFFSPRING (OFFICIAL YOUTUBE AUDIO STREAM + LYRICS)
Zumic.com. Retrieved January 31, 2015. By mid April, "Coming For You" climbed to No. 1 on US Mainstream Rock, the band's second after "Gone Away".

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Personnel

* Dexter Holland – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, bass guitar (album version) *

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(aka Noodles) – lead guitar, backing vocals *

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– bass guitar, backing vocals (single version) *

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– drums, percussion

References

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