Multi-platinum rock band Daughtry has delivered a dark seasonal treat with the release of their new music video for “THE BOTTOM,” a haunting and cinematic visual that lands perfectly ahead of Halloween.

The video opens with frontman Chris Daughtry clawing his way out of a shallow grave before braving a storm and delivering a fiery performance inside a cathedral. The imagery, both eerie and emotional, underscores one of the band’s most powerful songs to date- a visceral exploration of struggle and redemption.

Originally released in July as a preview of the band’s highly anticipated EP, Shock to the System (Part Two), the track has already struck a chord with fans. Out now via Big Machine Rock, the seven-song EP continues Daughtry’s momentum after a breakout year marked by consecutive #1 hits on the Active Rock chart (“Artificial” and “Pieces”) and a string of sold-out tour dates.

Blending swaggering riffs, cinematic production, and Chris Daughtry’s signature powerhouse vocals, “THE BOTTOM” embodies the band’s balance of intensity and vulnerability. The new record expands on themes of resilience, self-discovery, and personal reckoning, serving as a fitting sequel to last year’s explosive Shock to the System (Part One).

Fans have quickly rallied behind the new release, praising both the song and its chilling visuals. On YouTube, one listener wrote, “Daughtry is criminally underrated! Another great song! Never fails!” Another added, “Dark, creative and truly chilling. Nicely done.”

As one fan perfectly summed it up: “Just in time for Halloween, so the video makes sense. Seems like a special edition video. Daughtry rocks!! This album has been the most relatable.”

With “THE BOTTOM” and Shock to the System (Part Two), Daughtry continues to evolve, embracing darker tones while staying true to the raw emotion that made them one of rock’s enduring forces.

Watch the full video for “THE BOTTOM” below.

Author: Andrew Braithwaite

Andrew is the founder and chief editor of Music Talkers. He's also a keen music enthusiast and plays the guitar.