Self Destructor

"Self Destructor" is a song by American rock band Chevelle. The song was released as the lead single from the band's ninth studio album NIRATIAS. The single reached no. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, becoming the band's sixth song to do so, and 35th on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. This track is included in the 2021 film, Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard.^[2] James LaBrie of Dream Theater called it his favorite song of 2021.^[3]

"Self Destructor"
Single by Chevelle
from the album NIRATIAS
Released	January 8, 2021[1]
Length	5:47
Label	Epic
Songwriter(s)	Pete Loeffler Sam Loeffler
Producer(s)	Joe Barresi
Chevelle singles chronology
"In Debt to the Earth" (2018) "Self Destructor" (2021) "Peach" (2021)

Composition

In an interview with Loudwire, frontman Pete Loeffler stated that the song was written in 2019 and is about science deniers.^[4]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Self Destructor"	5:47

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Self Destructor"

Chart (2021)	Peak position
Canada Rock (Billboard)[5]	49
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[6]	28
US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[7]	9

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Self Destructor"

Chart (2021)	Position
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[8]	41