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== Background ==
== Background ==
The tune deals with the loss of lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty's father.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/Pop-Evil-Onyx-Review.htm |title=Pop Evil - Onyx Review |publisher=Heavymetal.about.com |date=2013-05-14 |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref> Per a social media initiative started by the band, fans were asked to submit photos representing what the tune meant to them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://metalriot.com/news/pop-evil-shoot-new-video-for-torn-to-pieces/ |title=Pop Evil shoot new video for “Torn to Pieces” – Metal Riot |publisher=Metalriot.com |date=2014-03-08 |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref> Regarding the song, lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty states "There’s nothing more haunting & torturous to the human soul than the feeling of losing someone close to you without saying goodbye".<ref>{{cite web|author=bravewords.com |url=http://www.bravewords.com/news/219167 |title=> News > POP EVIL Shoot 'Torn To Pieces' Video |publisher=Bravewords.com |date= |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref>
The tune deals with the loss of lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty's father.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/Pop-Evil-Onyx-Review.htm |title=Pop Evil - Onyx Review |publisher=Heavymetal.about.com |date=2013-05-14 |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref> Per a social media initiative started by the band, fans were asked to submit photos representing what the tune meant to them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://metalriot.com/news/pop-evil-shoot-new-video-for-torn-to-pieces/ |title=Pop Evil shoot new video for "Torn to Pieces" – Metal Riot |publisher=Metalriot.com |date=2014-03-08 |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref> Regarding the song, lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty states "There’s nothing more haunting & torturous to the human soul than the feeling of losing someone close to you without saying goodbye".<ref>{{cite web|author=bravewords.com |url=http://www.bravewords.com/news/219167 |title=> News > POP EVIL Shoot 'Torn To Pieces' Video |publisher=Bravewords.com |date= |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref>


== Critical reception ==
== Critical reception ==
The Chattanooga Pulse states that the song is "destined for the type of hard­won ubiquity earned by “[[Last Man Standing (Pop Evil song)|Last Man Standing]],” “[[Monster You Made]]” and the Mick Mars collaboration “[[Boss's Daughter]]”"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chattanoogapulse.com/events/pop-evil_1/ |title=Pop Evil - The Pulse » Chattanooga's Weekly Alternative |publisher=Chattanoogapulse.com |date=2014-01-02 |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref> while Alessandra Donnelly of [[EOne Entertainment]] describes the tune as "a slow, brokenhearted ballad with a simple, catchy melody that flows into an emotional solo".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theaquarian.com/2013/05/15/pop-evil-onyx/ |title=Pop Evil: Onyx &#124; The Aquarian Weekly |publisher=Theaquarian.com |date=2013-05-15 |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref>
The Chattanooga Pulse states that the song is "destined for the type of hardwon ubiquity earned by “[[Last Man Standing (Pop Evil song)|Last Man Standing]],” “[[Monster You Made]]” and the Mick Mars collaboration “[[Boss's Daughter]]”"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chattanoogapulse.com/events/pop-evil_1/ |title=Pop Evil - The Pulse » Chattanooga's Weekly Alternative |publisher=Chattanoogapulse.com |date=2014-01-02 |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref> while Alessandra Donnelly of [[EOne Entertainment]] describes the tune as "a slow, brokenhearted ballad with a simple, catchy melody that flows into an emotional solo".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theaquarian.com/2013/05/15/pop-evil-onyx/ |title=Pop Evil: Onyx &#124; The Aquarian Weekly |publisher=Theaquarian.com |date=2013-05-15 |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref>
[[The Valley Beat]] goes on to say that "though they resemble the likes of one of their previous ballads, “Monster You Made”, they still have enough balls to fit right in on this record".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thevalleybeat.com/index.php/music-beat/cd-review/item/177-pop-evil-onyx |title=Pop Evil - Onyx |publisher=Thevalleybeat.com |date= |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref>
[[The Valley Beat]] goes on to say that "though they resemble the likes of one of their previous ballads, “Monster You Made”, they still have enough balls to fit right in on this record".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thevalleybeat.com/index.php/music-beat/cd-review/item/177-pop-evil-onyx |title=Pop Evil - Onyx |publisher=Thevalleybeat.com |date= |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref>


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== Chart performance ==
== Chart performance ==
In a matter of just over a month, the song went from being No. 1 most added to No. 13 on [[Active Rock]].<ref>{{cite web|author=March 7, 2014 |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/pop-evil-films-torn-to-pieces-video/ |title=Pop Evil Films 'Torn To Pieces' Video |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=2014-03-07 |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref>{{clarification needed|date=April 2014}}
In a matter of just over a month, the song went from being No. 1 most added to No. 13 on [[Active Rock]].<ref>{{cite web|author=March 7, 2014 |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/pop-evil-films-torn-to-pieces-video/ |title=Pop Evil Films 'Torn To Pieces' Video |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=2014-03-07 |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref>{{clarify|date=April 2014}}


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Revision as of 13:30, 6 January 2015

"Torn to Pieces"
Song

"Torn to Pieces" is the third single by American rock band Pop Evil from Onyx, the third studio album from the ensemble.

Background

The tune deals with the loss of lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty's father.[1] Per a social media initiative started by the band, fans were asked to submit photos representing what the tune meant to them.[2] Regarding the song, lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty states "There’s nothing more haunting & torturous to the human soul than the feeling of losing someone close to you without saying goodbye".[3]

Critical reception

The Chattanooga Pulse states that the song is "destined for the type of hardwon ubiquity earned by “Last Man Standing,” “Monster You Made” and the Mick Mars collaboration “Boss's Daughter”"[4] while Alessandra Donnelly of EOne Entertainment describes the tune as "a slow, brokenhearted ballad with a simple, catchy melody that flows into an emotional solo".[5] The Valley Beat goes on to say that "though they resemble the likes of one of their previous ballads, “Monster You Made”, they still have enough balls to fit right in on this record".[6]

Music video

The video was directed by Swedish director Johan Carlen.

Chart performance

In a matter of just over a month, the song went from being No. 1 most added to No. 13 on Active Rock.[7][clarification needed]

Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[8] 23
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[9] 1

References

  1. ^ "Pop Evil - Onyx Review". Heavymetal.about.com. 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
  2. ^ "Pop Evil shoot new video for "Torn to Pieces" – Metal Riot". Metalriot.com. 2014-03-08. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
  3. ^ bravewords.com. "> News > POP EVIL Shoot 'Torn To Pieces' Video". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
  4. ^ "Pop Evil - The Pulse » Chattanooga's Weekly Alternative". Chattanoogapulse.com. 2014-01-02. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
  5. ^ "Pop Evil: Onyx | The Aquarian Weekly". Theaquarian.com. 2013-05-15. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
  6. ^ "Pop Evil - Onyx". Thevalleybeat.com. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
  7. ^ March 7, 2014 (2014-03-07). "Pop Evil Films 'Torn To Pieces' Video". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2014-04-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "Pop Evil Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
  9. ^ "Pop Evil Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2014.