Rawkfist

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"Rawkfist"
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Single by Thousand Foot Krutch
from the album Phenomenon
ReleasedJanuary 26, 2004
Recorded2003
GenreNu metal, rap metal
Length2:40
LabelTooth & Nail
Songwriter(s)Trevor McNevan, Steve Augustine and Joel Bruyere
Thousand Foot Krutch singles chronology
"Phenomenon"
(2003) 		"Rawkfist"
(2004) 		"Bounce"
(2005)

"Rawkfist" (pronounced "rock fist") is a song by the Canadian rock band Thousand Foot Krutch.[1] It is the fifth track from their third album Phenomenon (2003), and it was released as the album's second single on January 26, 2004.[2] ESPN Sports Center chose it to be played in the Ultimate Highlight sequences on their program. It was featured on the Smallville season 3 episode titled "Velocity".[3]

Style[]

"Rawkfist" is a hard rock song with edgy guitar and bass. The past rap influence on TFK's songs is evident as the lyrics are rapped as much as sang.[4]

Music video[]

The music video for the song features the band performing beneath a freeway overpass with unique special effects, such as Jamie Aplin's hand freezing when the music stops and starts moving again after vocals come in. Also the area around the band will change from a bright room to a dark blue tunnel. The change is initiated by a flash of light emitted from McNevan's hand.[4]

Personnel[]

  • Trevor McNevan - vocals and guitar
  • Joel Bruyere - bass
  • Steve Augustine - drums
  • Jamie Aplin - guitar (music video only)

Although the guitar credits go to McNevan on the recording, the song's music video features the band's touring guitarist.

Charts[]

  • In 2004 "Rawkfist" peaked at No. 28 on the Billboard US mainstream rock charts, it also peaked on the Active Rock Charts at No. 23 and finished the year at number No. 72.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ "Music". ChristianityToday.com.
  2. ^ "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Archived from the original on March 22, 2013. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
  3. ^ "Christian & Gospel Music: Playlists, Releases, Recommendations". About.com Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2007-12-24.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Phenomenon - Thousand Foot Krutch, Christianity Today
  5. ^ Kim Jones. "Thousand Foot Krutch Partners With Legendary Rock Producer". About.com Entertainment.
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