| "The Enemy" | ||||
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| Single by Godsmack | ||||
| from the album IV | ||||
| Released | 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2005 | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal, hard rock | |||
| Length | 4:07 | |||
| Label | Republic/Universal | |||
| Writer(s) | Sully Erna | |||
| Producer | Sully Erna Andy Johns |
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"The Enemy" is the last single from the album IV by heavy metal band Godsmack. The song is one of Godsmack's most popular, and heavy songs to date. The song landed a spot on the Mainstream Rock Tracks at number four, just like Godsmack's previous single "Shine Down". "The Enemy" is performed at almost every show on the band's "IV Tour", and was also the official theme song for WWE's 2006 SummerSlam PPV. This song was also included on the THQ video game, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007.
The Enemy is Jason MacDonald's most recent entrance theme in UFC Championship.
According to lead singer Sully Erna, the song is about a guy who was once his friend. When Godsmack became popular, the guy was going with Erna to clubs and parties. They stopped hanging out as much but the guy continued to go out to places where people knew he knew the band. He would hang out in the VIP rooms and tell them that Godsmack was on their way. Toward the end of the night he would make up an excuse as to why the band wasn't showing up. Erna felt betrayed by someone using his name and image to gain their own fame.
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 2007 | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 4 |
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