Trenches (Pop Evil song)

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"Trenches"
Single by Pop Evil
from the album Onyx
ReleasedFebruary 28, 2013
GenreHard rock, alternative metal
Length3:37
Songwriter(s)Leigh Kakaty, Dave Bassett
Producer(s)Johnny K
Pop Evil singles chronology
"Purple"
(2012) 		"Trenches"
(2013) 		"Deal with the Devil"
(2013)

"Trenches" is a single by American hard rock band Pop Evil, released as the first single from their third studio album Onyx 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]

Charts[]

Chart (2013) Peak
position
Canada Rock (Billboard)[5] 21
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[6] 27
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[7] 9

References[]

  1. ^ "Pop Evil Land First #1 Active Rock Single". AllAccess.com. 2013-07-01. Retrieved 2013-07-16.
  2. ^ "> News > Pop Evil Release 'Deal With The Devil' Single; Video Streaming". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
  3. ^ "> News > Pop Evil Preview Two More Tracks In New Onyx Album Trailer". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2013-10-04.
  4. ^ "Pop Evil - "Trenches" [Song Review] « Reviews «". Puregrainaudio.com. Retrieved 2013-07-16.
  5. ^ "Pop Evil Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  6. ^ "Pop Evil Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  7. ^ "Pop Evil Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2021.


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