Take Out the Gunman

"Take Out the Gunman"
Single by Chevelle
from the album La Gárgola
Released	February 4, 2014
Format	Digital single
Recorded	2014
Genre	Alternative metal, hard rock[1]
Length	4:22
Label	Epic
Writer(s)	Pete Loeffler and Sam Loeffler
Producer(s)	Joe Barresi
Chevelle singles chronology
"Fizgig" (2012) "Take Out the Gunman" (2014) "Hunter Eats Hunter" (2014)

"Take Out the Gunman" is the lead single from Chevelle's seventh studio album, La Gárgola. The song debuted on February 3, 2014, via the band's Vevo and YouTube channel,^[2] with the single being released the next day.^[3][4]

Reception

Sound and Motion Magazine gave the song a positive review. They state "From the tones, the rhythms, the vocal delivery, it’s all there, if it’s been in a Chevelle song, any Chevelle song, it somehow got crammed into here, with a few minor, minor twists. Yet still sounds fresh and invigorating." They conclude that the track leaves you wanting more.^[1]

Charts

Weekly

Chart (2013–14)	Peak position
Canada Rock (Billboard)[5]	39
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[6]	27
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[7]	8
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[8]	24
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[9]	1

Year-end

Chart (2014)	Position
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[10]	70
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[11]	30
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[12]	5

References

1. "Single Review: Chevelle-Take Out The Gunman | Sound And Motion". Soundandmotionmag.com. 2014-03-28. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
2. "Chevelle-Take Out the Gunman (audio)". YouTube. February 3, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
3. "Chevelle Release New Single "Take Out the Gunman"". Bloody Disgusting. February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
4. "Chevelle Returns In April With 'La Gárgola'". Blabbermouth.net. February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
5. "Chevelle – Chart history" Billboard Canada Rock for Chevelle. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
6. "Chevelle – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rock Songs for Chevelle. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
7. "Chevelle – Chart history" Billboard Rock Airplay for Chevelle. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
8. "Chevelle – Chart history" Billboard Alternative Songs for Chevelle. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
9. "Chevelle – Chart history" Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs for Chevelle. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
10. "Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
11. "Rock Airplay Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
12. "Mainstream Rock Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.