History of Violence (song)

"History of Violence"
Single by Theory of a Deadman
from the album Say Nothing
Released	September 25, 2019 (2019-09-25)
Recorded	2019
Studio	Kensaltown[1]
Genre	Pop rock
Length	3:54
Label	604 Atlantic Roadrunner[1][2]
Songwriter(s)	Tyler Connolly Christine Connolly[3]
Producer(s)	Martin Terefe
Theory of a Deadman singles chronology
"Wicked Game" (2018) "History of Violence" (2019) "World Keeps Spinning" (2020)
Music video
"History of Violence" on YouTube

"History of Violence" is a song performed by Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman, a single from their seventh studio album, Say Nothing (2020). It was produced by Martin Terefe and recorded at Kensaltown Recording Studios in London. The band's transition into the pop rock genre is still evident in "History of Violence", and has been associated with lead singer Tyler Connolly's piano-playing ability, which forced a change in songwriting style and was acquired prior to the recording of their sixth record, Wake Up Call (2017). "History of Violence" marked the group's fourth single to top the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in the United States, and appeared on the Billboard Canada Rock, Rock Airplay, and Hot Rock Songs charts as well.

"History of Violence" was written by Connolly and ex-wife Christine Connolly, and was released alongside its music video on September 25, 2019, as the lead single from Say Nothing, serving as an instant download on pre-orders of the album. The song's lyrics address the topic of domestic violence with the band encouraging their fans to contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline should they or someone they know need assistance or guidance in dealing with domestic abuse.