Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom)
Encyclopedia
"Diamond Eyes" is a digital single by Shinedown
, written for the 2010 film The Expendables
. The song was released on iTunes
on June 15, 2010, and to online retailers on June 21, 2010. It is the nineteenth track on The Sound of Madness
.
The song was released to U.S. radio on December 7. The song was also used as the secondary theme for WWE's WrestleMania XXVII
event.
"A few months ago we got a phone call from a very interesting individual. It's not everyday that Rambo and Rocky call you at the same time. Sylvester Stallone
wanted a song for his new movie, called The Expendables. He said write me something that will personify not only the South, but what rock truly is."
Despite this, the song did not make it into the theatrical cut of the film. However, the track eventually made its way into the director's cut
, which premiered on various On Demand
services in April 2011. It plays twice in the extended edition, with the first being during the raid on Garza's compound and the second during the ending credits.
, while topping the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in March 2011.
Shinedown
Shinedown is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001 and founded by members Brent Smith , Brad Stewart , Jasin Todd , and Barry Kerch . A few line-up changes followed, and the band's current line-up consists of Smith and Kerch, the band's only two remaining original...
, written for the 2010 film The Expendables
The Expendables (2010 film)
The Expendables is a 2010 American ensemble action film written by David Callaham and Sylvester Stallone, and directed by Stallone. Filming began on March 28, 2009, in Rio de Janeiro, New Orleans, and Los Angeles, and the film was released in theaters on August 13, 2010 in North America.The film is...
. The song was released on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
on June 15, 2010, and to online retailers on June 21, 2010. It is the nineteenth track on The Sound of Madness
The Sound of Madness
The Sound of Madness is the third studio album by American rock band Shinedown, released June 24, 2008. The album's lead single, "Devour," was released to radio on May 5, 2008....
.
The song was released to U.S. radio on December 7. The song was also used as the secondary theme for WWE's WrestleMania XXVII
WrestleMania XXVII
WrestleMania XXVII was the twenty-seventh annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment , held on April 3, 2011 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia...
event.
Writing process
On the Carnival of Madness Tour, Shinedown lead singer Brent Smith said this about the song:"A few months ago we got a phone call from a very interesting individual. It's not everyday that Rambo and Rocky call you at the same time. Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone
Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone , commonly known as Sylvester Stallone, and nicknamed Sly Stallone, is an American actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, film director and occasional painter. Stallone is known for his machismo and Hollywood action roles. Two of the notable characters he has portrayed...
wanted a song for his new movie, called The Expendables. He said write me something that will personify not only the South, but what rock truly is."
Despite this, the song did not make it into the theatrical cut of the film. However, the track eventually made its way into the director's cut
Director's cut
A director's cut is a specially edited version of a film, and less often TV series, music video, commercials, comic book or video games, that is supposed to represent the director's own approved edit...
, which premiered on various On Demand
Video on demand
Video on Demand or Audio and Video On Demand are systems which allow users to select and watch/listen to video or audio content on demand...
services in April 2011. It plays twice in the extended edition, with the first being during the raid on Garza's compound and the second during the ending credits.
Track listing
iTunes deluxe single- "Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom)" – 5:36
- "Breaking Inside" (featuring Lizzy Hale of Halestorm) – 3:47
Music video
The music video for "Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom)" was released on December 14, 2010. It features a live performance of the song from the Carnival of Madness Tour.Chart performance
In the U.S., the song reached No. 11 on Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 SinglesBubbling Under Hot 100 Singles
The Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. It lists the top 25 singles below number 100 that have not yet charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Sometimes, however, singles halt their progress on this chart, and never appear on the Hot 100...
, while topping the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in March 2011.
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles The Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. It lists the top 25 singles below number 100 that have not yet charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Sometimes, however, singles halt their progress on this chart, and never appear on the Hot 100... |
11 |
| Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | 1 |
| Billboard Rock Songs Rock Songs Rock Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks the airplay of songs on alternative, mainstream rock and triple A radio stations. The first chart was published in the issue dated June 20, 2009. "Know Your Enemy" by Green Day was the first number-one song. The Rock Songs... |
7 |
| Billboard Alternative Songs | 17 |