Falling In Reverse Popular Monster
- Alternative |
- Hardcore |
- Rock
Release Date: August 16, 2024
Label: Epitaph
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Falling In Reverse return with Popular Monster, showcasing Ronnie Radke's fearless creativity through a blend of metal, melody, and hip-hop. Guests include Jelly Roll, Saraya, and Tech N9ne.
Falling In Reverse are back! Popular Monster is their first full-length album in seven years. Led by singer, songwriter, and provocateur Ronnie Radke, the album arrives armed with three RIAA-certified gold singles ("ZOMBIFIED," "Voices in My Head," "Watch the World Burn"), alongside the double-platinum title track and a reimagined nu-metal classic. Six new anthems blend furious metal, catchy melodies, and hip-hop influences, showcasing Radke's fearless creativity.
For Radke, the album is a personal triumph. From the inception of Falling In Reverse inside a prison cell, he has crafted an album filled with invincible songs that resonate across generations and genres. Co-produced with longtime collaborator Tyler Smyth, known for his work with I Prevail and Skillet, Popular Monster brims with confessional angst, bravado, and clever wordplay.
Radke's journey began with pop-punk bands in Las Vegas and escalated through the meteoric rise of Escape The Fate, only to face personal trials including addiction and imprisonment. Yet, Radke's resilience shone through with Falling In Reverse's debut album, The Drug In Me Is You (2011), followed by genre-defying releases like Fashionably Late (2013) and Just Like You (2015). The introspective Coming Home (2017) showcased yet another facet of Radke's musical evolution.
In recent years, Radke's solo ventures like "Popular Monster" have defied expectations, topping charts and earning critical acclaim. His bold move to release standalone singles like "Losing My Mind" and "Losing My Life" in 2018 further cemented his status as a visionary artist unafraid to challenge norms.
"Popular Monster" not only became Radke's first No. 1 radio hit but also went double-platinum in the US and achieved triple-platinum status in Australia. Singles like "ZOMBIFIED" and "Voices In My Head" continued this streak, with the latter named SiriusXM Octane's No. 1 Song of 2022. Radke's boundary-pushing approach culminated in "Watch the World Burn," his debut Billboard Hot 100 entry.
Beyond the recording studio, Radke's live performances have captivated audiences worldwide, cementing his reputation as a dynamic frontman. From headlining major rock festivals to commanding the Warped Tour stage, Radke's stage presence is something to behold, for sure.
Popular Monster not only marks a new chapter in Falling In Reverse's legacy but also underscores Radke's enduring ability to defy odds and inspire. As Forbes Magazine noted, “Radke stands as one of this generation’s most revered rock frontmen. And maybe even one of the scene’s last true rockstars.”