"Dark Heaven" (stylised in all lowercase) is a single by the anonymous, masked English metal band President. It was announced as a single on 23 July 2026, and released on 30 July through Atlantic.
"Dark Heaven" serves as the fourth single from the band's debut studio album Blood of Your Empire.
Composition and lyrics Musically, "Dark Heaven" combines distorted verses with melodic hooks and a heavier chorus than its predecessors. Gregory Adams of Revolver felt the track further expands President's melodic take on modern metal, combining hard-hitting, juddering guitars with atmospheric synths and abrasive production effects.
Lyrically, the song addresses themes of faith, identity, and uncertainty, which recur throughout the band's debut album, as highlighted in a statement by the band members themselves:
Music video Rather than featuring a conventional band performance, the music video follows a select group invited to attend "an exclusive briefing in Los Angeles," capturing their reactions as they hear the song for the first time inside the historic Lincoln Avenue Methodist Church located at the Heritage Square Museum.
Live performance President debuted "Dark Heaven" live on 4 September, during the opening night of their first North American headlining tour in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was also included in the band's performance at Rockfield Studios.
Critical reception Both Revolver and Rock Sound praised the song, with the latter describing it as "stunning", "emotional and anthemic," yet "crushing and cathartic." Similarly, Ramon Gonzales of Knotfest felt that the song "more than delivers on the hype."
Personnel Credits adapted from Tidal.
The President – vocals, production Vice – programming, drums Heist – guitar Zakk Cervini – mixing Ted Jensen – mastering
Release history RegionDateFormatLabelVarious30 July 2026Atlantic
Charts + Chart performance for "Dark Heaven"Chart (2026)PeakpositionUS Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)10
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