Torn to Pieces

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

"Torn to Pieces"
Single by Pop Evil
from the album Onyx
Released7 March 2014 (2014-03-07)
GenrePost-grunge
Length3:16
LabeleOne Music
Songwriter(s)Dave Bassett, Leigh Kakaty
Producer(s)Johnny K
Pop Evil singles chronology
"Deal with the Devil"
(2013)		 "Torn to Pieces"
(2014)

"Torn to Pieces" was Pop Evil's third number-one hit on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, peaking for two weeks.

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]

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

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[10] Gold 40,000‡
United States (RIAA)[11] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Pop Evil - Onyx Review". Heavymetal.about.com. 2013-05-14. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. 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. "Pop Evil Films 'Torn To Pieces' Video". Blabbermouth.net. 2014-03-07. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
  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.
  10. "Canadian single certifications – Pop Evil – Torn to Pieces". Music Canada. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
  11. "American single certifications – Pop Evil – Torn to Pieces". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
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