| "Kill the Noise" | ||||
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| Single by Papa Roach | ||||
| from the album Ego Trip | ||||
| Released | 9 September 2021 9 December 2021 (Acoustic version) | |||
| 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] to promote Ego Trip. Shaddix said the song is about dealing with mental "static" and finding moments of calm amid inner noise. [2] The track was produced by WZRD BLD (Drew Fulk) and Andrew Goldstein. [3] It followed the band's previous single, "Swerve". The music video, directed by Jacoby Shaddix's brother Bryson Roatch, features a raw and energetic performance depicting a journey of escaping the confines of one's own mind. [4] The band described the song as "probably our hardest rocking new song in four years". [5] In December 2021, they announced the first leg of their 2022 North American "Kill the Noise" tour, which shared its name with the single. [6] [7] Shaddix noted that the single had seen "a ton of success". [8]
Lyrically, the song deals with mental struggles and anxieties. [3] It features heavy guitar riffs and emotional lyrics. [4] The track includes bouncy beats, heavy guitar riffs, and a prominent chorus, with Shaddix performing vocal screams associated with nu-metal. [2] Shaddix described the track as a heavy song intended to provide a sense of catharsis and mental release. [5] Metal Hammer noted the guitars having a "nu metal bounce" on the song. [9]
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. [10] 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. [11] 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. [12] 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. [13] Steve Beebee of Kerrang! said the track mixes heavy parts with melodic elements and called it one of the "instant hits...jostling for attention" on the album. [14] Wall of Sound said that it is a straight-up rock song, noting its high-energy performance and vocal delivery with Linkin Park-like intensity. [2]
All tracks are written by Jacoby Shaddix, Tobin Esperance, Anthony Esperance, including additional where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kill The Noise" (Explicit) | 3:08 | |
| 2. | "Swerve (feat. Fever 333 & Sueco)" (Explicit) |
| 2:48 |
| Total length: | 5:56 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kill The Noise" (Acoustic) | 2:41 |
| 2. | "Kill The Noise" (Explicit) | 3:08 |
| Total length: | 5:49 | |
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. [17]
Credits adapted from Apple Music. [18]
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