Trenches (song)
| "Trenches" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Pop Evil | ||||
| from the album Onyx | ||||
| Released | February 28, 2013 | |||
| Format | Compact Disc, Digital Download | |||
| Genre | Hard rock, alternative metal, rap rock | |||
| Length | 3:37 | |||
| Writer(s) | Leigh Kakaty, Dave Bassett | |||
| Producer(s) | Johnny K | |||
| Pop Evil singles chronology | ||||
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"Trenches" is the first single from Onyx, the third studio album from hard rock band Pop Evil, and is the tenth single overall from the band.
The song was posted by the band on February 28, 2013. In June of that same year, the composition became their first national number one single on Rock Radio.[1]
Premise
The song, which is the third part of a trilogy being presented in reverse,[2] focuses on the struggles in the life of any individual, stating that it is important not to focus on things that they cannot control. Lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty states that in order for a musical ensemble to stand the test of time, the ensemble must write music to which people can relate, in other words, "We have to dig our way out of the trenches".[3]
Reviews
Puregrainaudio describes the song as being a "hard rock masterpiece" having memorable guitar verses along with melodic choruses.[4]
Chart performance
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[5] | 1 |
| US Rock Songs (Billboard)[6] | 27 |
References
- ↑ "Pop Evil Land First #1 Active Rock Single". AllAccess.com. 2013-07-01. Retrieved 2013-07-16.
- ↑ bravewords.com. "> News > POP EVIL Release 'Deal With The Devil' Single; Video Streaming". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
- ↑ "> News > POP EVIL Preview Two More Tracks In New Onyx Album Trailer". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2013-10-04.
- ↑ reviews ». "Pop Evil - "Trenches" [Song Review] « Reviews «". Puregrainaudio.com. Retrieved 2013-07-16.
- ↑ "Pop Evil – Chart History: Mainstream Rock Tracks". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ↑ "Pop Evil – Chart History: Rock Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 10, 2013.