 The song features Armenian-American multi-instrumentalist Daron Malakian from rock band System of a Down, who plays additional guitar on the track.The track was released as the fourth official single from "The Hunting Party" on June 4, 2014 and was later released on American rock radio on October 13, 2014.In a preview for the album by "Rolling Stone", it was stated that "'Rebellion' uses a speedy riff and a jackhammer-fast drum line that splits the difference between that together charges towards a chorus with a message.