PHOTO CREDIT: Nick Fancher
Modern rock powerhouse Pop Evil is back, and they’re making waves with their latest single, 'What Remains.' This track marks the dawn of a new era for the band, one that promises to be their most sonically heavy yet. And trust me, they deliver on that promise with thunderous riffs and a rhythmic thrust that will leave you breathless.
The lyric video for “What Remains,” produced by Cody Quistad of Wage War, is a must-watch. It perfectly captures the raw energy and intensity of the song.
Lead singer Leigh Kakaty opens up about the personal struggles that have shaped the band’s journey. “Over the years, I’ve been faced with torment; departures, failures, and uphill climbs,” Kakaty shares. “It takes a reckoning to strip us to our core and confront our true selves. What endures beyond these trials is who you are, your essence. That is what remains. On our upcoming album, we have dared ourselves to make the most lyrically raw and sonically heavy album of our career. ‘What Remains’ sets the tone of what is to come.”
In addition to the new single, Pop Evil has some exciting news for fans. Kakaty proudly announces the newest member of the lineup, Blake Allison, who will be taking over on drums following the departure of Hayley Cramer. Allison joins Kakaty and fellow bandmates, guitarists Dave Grahs and Nick Fuelling, and bassist Joey “Chicago” Walser, completing the band’s dynamic lineup.
Pop Evil first burst onto the international music scene with their debut album, Lipstick on the Mirror, which featured the RIAA Certified Gold Single “100 in a 55.” The band’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. After Kakaty famously tore up the band’s major label contract onstage, Pop Evil signed with MNRK Heavy (formerly eOne Music). Their 2011 album, War of Angels, debuted in the Top 10 of the Rock Albums chart and produced three Top 10 singles.
The band’s 2013 album, Onyx, catapulted them into the Top 40 of the Billboard 200 for the first time and boasted three consecutive No.1 rock songs, two RIAA Gold Singles, and one Platinum Single, 'Torn to Pieces.' Pop Evil’s next release, Up, was the No.1 Independent Album in America and reached #25 on the Billboard 200. It featured several Top 5 rock songs and a chart-topping hit with 'Footsteps,' which also went Gold.
Pop Evil’s 2018 self-titled album included the No.1 hit and newly certified Gold single 'Waking Lions,' along with two other Top 10 hits. Their 2020 album, Versatile, scored two No.1 rock songs: 'Breathe Again' and 'Survivor.' In 2023, the band released their seventh studio album, Skeletons, which spawned their eighth and ninth No.1 singles: 'Eye of the Storm' and 'Skeletons.'
With 'What Remains,' Pop Evil is not just returning to the scene; they’re making a statement. This new era promises to be their most powerful yet, and fans can expect nothing less than pure, unadulterated rock brilliance. So, buckle up and get ready for the ride, because Pop Evil is here to stay.
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