Ronald (song)

2024 single by Falling in Reverse featuring Tech N9ne and Alex Terrible

"Ronald"

Single by Falling in Reverse featuring Tech N9ne and Alex Terrible
from the album  Popular Monster
Released| May 7, 2024
Recorded| 2023
Genre|

* Metalcore
* rap metal

Length| 3:17
Label| Epitaph
Songwriter(s)|

* Ronald Radke
* Tyler Smyth
* Jason Richardson
* Aaron Dontez
* Luke Holland

Producer(s)|

* Tyler Smyth
* Ronnie Radke
* Charles Kallaghan Massabo

Falling in Reverse singles chronology
| "Last Resort (Reimagined)"
(2023)  | "Ronald"
(2024)  | "All My Life"
(2024)

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Tech N9ne singles chronology
| "Boomer Rang"
(2024)  | "Ronald"
(2024)  | "Drippy Drop"
(2024)

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Alex Terrible singles chronology
| "Katyusha"
(2023)  | "Ronald"
(2024)  | "Pain Remains I: Dancing Like Flames (cover)"
(2024)

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Music video
"Ronald" on YouTube

"Ronald" is a song by American rock band Falling in Reverse, featuring American rapper Tech N9ne and Russian singer Alex Terrible, of Slaughter to Prevail It was released on May 7, 2024, through Epitaph Records. The song was released as the sixth single from the band's upcoming fifth studio album Popular Monster.[1]

## Promotion and release

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Unlike their previous singles, the band did not promote the song in advance. Suddenly on May 7, 2024, the single was released under the name "Ronald" which is the real name of vocalist Ronnie Radke. The song features American rapper Tech N9ne and Slaughter to Prevail vocalist Alex Terrible.[2] In 2022 the band had announced that they were going to release an EP called Neon Zombie, however this did not happen as the band never announced a preview or release date.[3]

After 7 years of the release of their fourth studio album Coming Home, the band finally announced that they would be releasing their fifth studio album called Popular Monster which was originally supposed to be released on July 26, 2024, however it got pushed back to August 16, 2024.[1] The band also announced "The Popular MonsTour II" in the United States, alongside Dance Gavin Dance, Black Veil Brides, Tech N9ne, Jeris Johnson and Nathan James as headliners.[4] After six years, the band also announced that they will perform outside the United States, headlining the "We Missed Ourselves Fest" in Mexico.[5]

## Composition and lyrics

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The song was written by vocalist Ronnie Radke, Tyler Smyth, All That Remains guitarist Jason Richardson, Tech N9ne and drummer Luke Holland and was composed by Ronnie Radke and Tyler Smyth. It was again produced by Tyler Smyth, Ronnie Radke and Charles Kallaghan Massabo.[6] According to an article about the song by Fresh Flow Nation, "Ronald" dives "into the transition from innocence to the harsh realities of adult life. It's as a blunt outcry against the world's darkness, underlined by a recognition of inner demons and societal evils. This song isn't just a tune; it's a bold wake-up call to the chilling truths that surround us."[7]

It is the band's heaviest song, and throughout the song there are breakdowns, screaming and death growls characteristic of metalcore; only in Tech N9ne's verse, however, is when the song is completely rap, until a heavier sound returns again in the final part of the song, which features Alex Terrible.[citation needed]

## Commercial performance

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The song entered the Top 100 of YouTube Top Songs Charts in the United States for the first time, debuting at No. 74. The music video became number one on YouTube's trending page in the United States, and already has more than 15 million streams in digital platforms.[8]

## Music video

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The music video was again directed by Jensen Noen, who is acclaimed for his work on other music videos. The music video is a continuation of the video for the single "Watch the World Burn", beginning with Ronnie Radke waking up in an ambulance and attacking the paramedics, who are wearing the same suit as in the previous video. Radke finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world, fleeing from demons and a S.W.A.T team, before appearing with Tech N9ne, who is shown to be God, and sends Radke to hell. He confronts the Devil, who is shown to be Alex Terrible; the video ends with the two fighting, without knowing who was the winner of the fight.[9]

## Personnel

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Credits adapted from Genius.[6]

Falling in Reverse

* Ronnie Radke – lead vocals, programming, producer, writer, composer, keyboards
* Max Georgiev – lead guitar
* Christian Thompson – rhythm guitar
* Luke Holland – drums, percussion, writer, composer
* Tyler Burgess – bass

Additional personnel

* Tech N9ne – guest vocals, writer
* Alex Terrible – guest vocals
* Tyler Smyth – producer, strings, additional writer, recording, mixing, mastering, programming, engineered
* Charles Kallaghan Massabo – producer, vocal producer, engineerd, beat instrumental
* Jason Richardson – writer, guitar composer

## Charts

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Chart performance for "Ronald"  Chart (2024)  | Peak
position

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Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)[10] | 30
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 27
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[12] | 79
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[13] | 73
UK Independent Singles Breakers (OCC)[14] | 17
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[15] | 20
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[16] | 13
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[17] | 18
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[18] | 12

## References

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1. ^ a b DiVita, Joe (May 7, 2024). "Falling In Reverse Announce First Album Since 2017, 'Popular Monster'". Loudwire. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
2. ^ Gonzalez, Ramon (May 7, 2024). "Falling In Reverse Drop New Collab Track, "Ronald": featuring Tech N9ne and Alex Terrible". Knotfest. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
3. ^ "Falling in Reverse – Neon Zombie". Genius. January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
4. ^ Scythe, Mandy (May 8, 2024). "Falling in Reverse Announce New Album and Tour". MetalSucks. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
5. ^ Suarez, Miriam (May 1, 2024). "Anuncian a Falling In Reverse como headliner de We Missed Ourselves Fest: precios, fecha y cartel completo" (in Spanish). Infobae. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
6. ^ a b "Falling in Reverse – Ronald (feat. Tech N9ne & Alex Terrible)". Genius. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
7. ^ "Meaning of 'Ronald' by 'Falling In Reverse' feat. Tech N9ne, Alex Terrible". Flesh Flow Nation. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
8. ^ DiVita, Joe (May 15, 2024). "Falling In Reverse's 'Ronald' Enters YouTube Top Songs Chart for First Time". Loudwire. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
9. ^ "Falling In Reverse Premiere New Music Video "Ronald" - Tech N9ne & Alex Terrible Guest". Metal Underground. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
10. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 13 May 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1784\. Australian Recording Industry Association. May 13, 2024. p. 9.
11. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 20, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
12. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. May 10, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
13. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
14. ^ "Official Independent Singles Breakers Chart". Official Charts Company. May 17, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
15. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
16. ^ "Falling in Reverse Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
17. ^ "Falling in Reverse Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
18. ^ "Falling in Reverse Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2024.

* v
* t
* e

Falling in Reverse

* Ronnie Radke
* Max Georgiev
* Christian Thompson
* Luke Holland
* Tyler Burgess

* Scott Gee
* Nason Schoeffler
* Mika Horiuchi
* Ron Ficarro
* Max Green
* Jacky Vincent
* Ryan Seaman
* Brandon Richter
* Zakk Sandler
* Derek Jones
* Johnny Mele
* Wes Horton

Studio albums|

* The Drug in Me Is You
* Fashionably Late
* Just Like You
* Coming Home
* Popular Monster

Singles|

* "The Drug in Me Is You"
* "I'm Not a Vampire"
* "Alone"
* "Fashionably Late"
* "God, If You Are Above..."
* "Guillotine IV (The Final Chapter)
* "Just Like You"
* "Superhero"
* "Losing My Mind"
* "Losing My Life"
* "Drugs"
* "Popular Monster"
* "Zombified"
* "Voices in My Head"
* "Watch the World Burn"
* "Ronald"
* "All My Life"

Related articles|

* Discography

* v
* t
* e

Tech N9ne

* Discography

Studio albums|

* The Calm Before the Storm
* The Worst
* Anghellic
* Absolute Power
* Everready (The Religion)
* Misery Loves Kompany
* Killer
* Sickology 101
* K.O.D.
* The Gates Mixed Plate
* All 6's and 7's
* Welcome to Strangeland
* Something Else
* Strangeulation
* Special Effects
* Strangeulation Vol. II
* The Storm
* Dominion
* Strange Reign
* Planet
* N9na
* Enterfear
* Asin9ne

EPs|

* The Lost Scripts of K.O.D.
* Seepage
* Klusterfuk
* E.B.A.H.
* Boiling Point
* Therapy

Compilations|

* Celcius
* Vintage Tech

Mixtapes|

* Bad Season

Presented albums|

* Vitiligo
* Monsterifik
* Rollin' Stone

Singles|

* "Worldwide Choppers"
* "Am I a Psycho?"
* "Fragile"
* "Hood Go Crazy"
* "Face Off"

Featured singles|

* "Ronald"

Soundtrack appearances|

* Gang Related
* Beef
* Alpha Dog

Filmography|

* Beef
* Tech N9ne: The Psychumentary
* K.O.D. Tour (Live in Kansas City)
* Night of the Living Dead: Origins 3D

Related articles|

* Strange Music
* Strange Music discography
* The Regime
* K.A.B.O.S.H.

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