"In the Name of the Father" is the debut single by the anonymous, masked English metal band President. It was released on 15 May 2025 and serves as the opening track for the EP King of Terrors.
The song was the first song written by The President, in December 2023, and is about his anxiety and struggles with religion and God. Lyrically, the song was inspired Dylan ThomasâÂÂs poem "Do not go gentle into that good night."
The music video for "In the Name of the Father" was released the day after the single's release on 16 May 2025. The music video is set inside a hotel, involving the eponymous frontman President who performs the song alongside the rest of the band, all wearing tuxedos. This is overlaid by several scenes intercut of President performing throughout the hotel, while the video uses heavy neon lights and the lyrical content is flashed throughout the video.
The band performed "In the Name of the Father" during their live debut at Download Festival on 15 June 2025. Following the set, PresidentâÂÂs frontman spoke about the experience, stating:
Louder Sounds Dannii Leivers described the track as "a thrilling slab of metalcore" with "a lofty chorus" but noted a "divisive level of autotune" in its vocal production.
Credits adapted from Tidal.