"
Firestarter" is a song by the
English band The Prodigy, released on 19 March 1996. It was the first single from their third album
The Fat of the Land, and their tenth single. It was also the group's first number-one single on the
UK Singles Chart, staying on top for three weeks, and their first big international hit, also reaching number one in Finland and Norway. It featured Flint's
punky vocals which showcased him as the group's frontman. The title and lyrics were subject of controversy in the
UK because of their violent nature. The
music video further boosted these controversies.