Rawkfist (song)
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| Single by Thousand Foot Krutch | ||||
| from the album Phenomenon | ||||
| Released | 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2003 | |||
| Genre | Nu metal, rapcore | |||
| Length | 2:40 | |||
| Label | Tooth & Nail | |||
| Writer(s) | Trevor McNevan, Steve Augustine and Joel Bruyere | |||
| Thousand Foot Krutch singles chronology | ||||
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"Rawkfist" (pronounced "rock fist") is a 2003 single[1] from the Canadian group Thousand Foot Krutch and has been their most successful song to date.[2] It is the fifth track from their second album (first album with Tooth & Nail Records) Phenomenon. 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]
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.
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
"Rawkfist" received a music video, most likely because of its mainstream radio play. The video features the band performing beneath a freeway overpass with unique special effects, such as Jamie Aplin's hand freezing when the vocals stop (while the music keeps playing) 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.[4]
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
- ↑ [http://www.firestream.net/custom/fs_rate.php?go=showitem&item_id=122&cat_id=44 Thousand Foot Krutch > Phenomenon - Firestream.net Music Vault
- ↑ "Music". ChristianityToday.com.
- ↑ "Christian & Gospel Music: Playlists, Releases, Recommendations". About.com Entertainment.
- 1 2 Phenomenon - Thousand Foot Krutch, Christianity Today
- ↑ Kim Jones. "Thousand Foot Krutch Partners With Legendary Rock Producer". About.com Entertainment.
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