| "Kill the Noise" | ||||
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| Single by Papa Roach | ||||
| from the album Ego Trip | ||||
| Released | 9 September 2021 | |||
| Length | 3:08 | |||
| Label | New Noize Records | |||
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| "Kill the Noise" on YouTube | ||||
"Kill the Noise" is a song by American rock band Papa Roach. It is the lead single and first track from their eleventh album Ego Trip . It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in November 2021.
The single was released alongside an official music video on September 9, 2021. [1] The track was produced by WZRD BLD (Drew Fulk) and Andrew Goldstein. [2] It followed the band's previous single, "Swerve". The music video, directed by Jacoby Shaddix's brother Bryson Roatch, features a raw performance and imagery centered on mental struggle and release. [3] The band described the song as their heaviest release in several years, referring to it as their hardest song in four years. [4] In December 2021, they announced the first leg of their 2022 North American "Kill the Noise" tour, which shared its name with the single. [5] [6] Shaddix said that the release through the band's own label had been successful and "really great" for them. [7]
Lyrically, it deals with inner struggles and mental tension. [2] The song features heavy hard rock-oriented guitar riffs and aggressive vocal delivery. [3] Shaddix described the track as a heavy song intended to provide a sense of catharsis and mental release. [4] Metal Hammer also noted a rhythmic guitar bounce associated with nu metal influences. [8]
Chad Childers of Loudwire suggested that Shaddix's "Shut up" in the song could stand alongside "One Step Closer", and called the accompanying music video chaotic. [9] A review from Sputnikmusic noted that while the song is built around a straightforward riff and a chorus reminiscent of "Teardrops", it was among the more listenable tracks on the album. [10] Megan Jenkins of Distorted Sound described the track as a strong opener, pointing to its loud guitar riff, clapping beats, and more modern metal touches. [11] Katie Conway-Flood of Gigwise called the song a killer opener, highlighting its heavy guitar work, soaring choruses, prominent breakdown, and emotionally charged lyrics, suggesting it may be their heaviest material since 2015. [12] Steve Beebee of Kerrang! described the track as an album standout, pointing to its balance of heaviness and melodic hooks. [13]
It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart on November 20, 2021, their seventh song to do so. It was their second No. 1 on the chart for 2021, making it the first time that they had two No. 1's in the same year. [14]
Credits are adapted from Apple Music. [15]
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