# Violet Grohl releases 'Metal Birds' for Hunger Games soundtrack

> Violet Grohl drops dystopian song 'Metal Birds' ahead of Hunger Games film release.
- Title: Violet Grohl releases 'Metal Birds' for Hunger Games…
- Summary: Violet Grohl drops dystopian song 'Metal Birds' ahead of Hunger Games film release.
- Keywords: violet grohl, hunger games, sunrise on the reaping, metal birds, soundtrack, the hunger games franchise, music, NME
- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/music/violet-grohl-releases-new-song-metal-birds-from-hunger-games-soundtrack-listen-3975895
- Published: 2026-11-13T15:17:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: violet grohl, hunger games, sunrise on the reaping, metal birds, soundtrack, the hunger games franchise, music, culture
## New song release
Violet Grohl shares 'Metal Birds' from The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping soundtrack.

> writing metal birds was one of the most special songwriting experiences for me
## Release date
Song drops Friday November 13 ahead of Hunger Games film on November 20.
## First material since debut
Grohl's first release since May 2026 debut album Be Sweet To Me.
## Songwriting process
Grohl described writing 'Metal Birds' as a special experience connected to Hunger Games.

> i've loved the hunger games movies and the book series since i was a kid
## Song lyrics
Song features lyrics about dystopian themes and generator power breakers.

> metal birds in the sky come and take me away generator power breaker look at me through the embers
## Additional artists
Soundtrack includes tracks by Stevie Nicks, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure, Noah Kahan, Kacey Musgraves.
## Key takeaway

Violet Grohl released 'Metal Birds' from The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping soundtrack ahead of November 20 cinema release.