| "Even If It Kills Me" | ||||
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| Single by Papa Roach | ||||
| Released | January 22, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 3:32 | |||
| Label | New Noize Records / ADA | |||
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| Producer | Drew Fulk | |||
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| "Even If It Kills Me" on YouTube | ||||
"Even If It Kills Me" is a song by American rock band Papa Roach. It was released as a single on January 22, 2025, through New Noize Records/ADA. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in March 2025.
"Even If It Kills Me" is Papa Roach's first single since 2023's collaboration with Carrie Underwood, "Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)". [1] The initial music for the track began about two years before its release. [2] The single release coincided with the "Rise of the Roach tour". [3]
Jacoby Shaddix has said the song was inspired by witnessing his son go through a difficult period in his life. He also said the song reflects a desire to support loved ones and share in their pain. [4]
According to NME , the song is a return to the band's alternative hard-rock roots. [1] Revolver described the song as dark and anthemic, built for large audiences, and centered on people facing hardship and supporting one another. [5]
Loudwire included the song in its "51 Best Rock + Metal Songs of 2025", citing its blend of veteran experience and youthful angst, as well as Shaddix's commanding vocals and emotional honesty. [6]
An animated official lyric video was released alongside the single in January 2025. [1] The live-action music video, directed by Jesse Davey and Ed Shires, was released shortly after the single. Shaddix described it as one of their most epic videos and said it allowed him to explore his "inner action hero". [2] The reimagined version was released alongside an official music video that continues the narrative from the original. [7] [8] In late May 2025, an acoustic music video was released for the track. [9]
| Date | City | Venue | Notes |
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| January 21, 2025 | Berlin, Germany | Huxley's Neue Welt | Live premiere of "Even If It Kills Me" [3] [10] |
| April 24, 2025 | Detroit, Michigan, US | Riff Lounge | Intimate acoustic 'Riff Session'; Shaddix performed a brief metal-style vocal flourish during the finale. [11] |
| February 10, 2025 | London, UK | Wembley Arena | Opened live show with "Even If It Kills Me"; stage featured a roach-adorned curtain, LED screens, and pyrotechnics. [12] |
According to Blabbermouth , it accumulated nearly 10 million streams and charted in 27 countries within the first five weeks. [2]
It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart on March 22, 2025, their eleventh song to do so. [13]
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| Type | Date | Format |
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| Original version [23] | January 22, 2025 | digital download / streaming |
| Reimagined version [24] | March 26, 2025 | digital download / streaming |
| Acoustic version [9] | May 27, 2025 | streaming |