Go to Hell, for Heaven's Sake cover

Go to Hell, for Heaven's Sake

Bring Me the Horizon · 2013

8 min · 2 tracks · pop rock

A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs and melodic hooks that reflect the band's evolution from metalcore to a more eclectic sound.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Go to Hell, for Heaven’s Sake — This track serves as a powerful statement of defiance with its aggressive verses contrasting against soaring choruses, showcasing the band's ability to balance heaviness with melody.
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    Go to Hell, for Heaven’s Sake (Rogue remix) — The remix adds an electronic twist that highlights the band's willingness to experiment beyond traditional metal frameworks, appealing to a broader audience while retaining core themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single showcases a strong blend of aggression and melody but lacks depth for repeated listens.

Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — The single contributed to greater mainstream recognition for the band.
Themes
pop-infused aggression· digital disillusionment
Career context
By the time 'Go to Hell, for Heaven's Sake' was released in 2013, Bring Me the Horizon had established themselves as a leading force in the metalcore genre with their previous album, 'Sempiternal,' gaining significant commercial success. This release marked a continued shift towards incorporating electronic and pop elements into their sound, further solidifying their artistic evolution during a pivotal phase in their career.
Stylistic neighbors
Architects· Parkway Drive· While She Sleeps

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Go to Hell, for Heaven’s Sake

    The moment shifts from a furious delivery in the verses to a hauntingly melodic chorus that emphasizes a struggle against external judgment.

    This contrast between aggression and vulnerability showcases the duality of human experience, reflecting both anger and yearning within one cohesive narrative.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Go to Hell, for Heaven’s Sake (album version) 4:03
  • 2 Go to Hell, for Heaven’s Sake (Rogue remix) 4:48

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