Pop EvilSkeletons
Directed by Johan Carlén
A dystopian‑fueled anthem of resilience, “Skeletons” sees Pop Evil navigating a post‑apocalyptic wasteland both visually and sonically — with evocative imagery of human fragility and the…
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Hard rock band from Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Michigan (formed 2001). Pop Evil make music in the hard rock, alternative metal and post-grunge genres.
4 Pop Evil Music Videos from 2011–2023
Directed by Johan Carlén
A dystopian‑fueled anthem of resilience, “Skeletons” sees Pop Evil navigating a post‑apocalyptic wasteland both visually and sonically — with evocative imagery of human fragility and the…
Directed by Columbia Tatone
A rousing anthem of perseverance and unity, “Be Legendary” fuses hard‑driving riffs with uplifting lyrical themes to encourage fans to rise above adversity and claim…
Directed by Johan Carlén
A gritty anthem of survival and solidarity, "Trenches" by Pop Evil features legendary rapper Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels, fusing hard‑rock intensity with rap’s raw edge. Directed…
Directed by Robby Starbuck
A stirring reflection on success and inner conflict, “Monster You Made” sees Pop Evil channel raw post‑grunge grit with sharp melodic hooks and introspective lyricism. Released…
Formed 2001 · Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Michigan · hard rock, alternative metal · Eleven Seven Music
Pop Evil is an American rock band that was formed in North Muskegon, Michigan, in 2001 by Leigh Kakaty. The band's roots reside in TenFive, a group formed in the late-1990s by Kakaty and guitarist Jason Reed. Pop Evil has several songs that topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts, including "Trenches" and "Waking Lions". via Wikipedia
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Everything you need to know about Pop Evil
Pop Evil formed in 2001.
Pop Evil are from Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Pop Evil’s music spans hard rock, alternative metal and post-grunge.
Pop Evil have released music through Eleven Seven Music and Universal Records.
Pop Evil have released 8 studio albums, from Lipstick on the Mirror (2008) to What Remains (2025).
Pop Evil’s most recent studio album is What Remains, released in 2025.
Pop Evil’s most-watched music videos on AltSounds are “Be Legendary”, “Trenches (feat. DMC)”, “Skeletons” and “Monster You Made”.
Pop Evil’s most-viewed music video on AltSounds is “Be Legendary” (2019), with 6.4 million views, directed by Columbia Tatone. A rousing anthem of perseverance and unity, “Be Legendary” fuses hard‑driving riffs with uplifting lyrical themes to encourage fans to rise above adversity and claim their moment. Released as part of the band’s 2018 self‑titled album, the video—directed by Columbia Tatone—visu…
Pop Evil cite influences including Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden and Five Finger Death Punch.
You can listen to Pop Evil on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and SoundCloud, and watch their music videos right here on AltSounds.