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Rawkfist
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Wikipedia article
"'Rawkfist'" (pronounced "rock fist") is a song by the Canadian rock band Thousand Foot Krutch. It is the fifth track from their third album 'Phenomenon' (2003), and it was released as the album's second single on January 26, 2004. ESPN Sports Center chose it to be played in the Ultimate Highlight sequences on their program. It was featured on the 'Smallville' season 3 episode titled "Velocity".
Style
"Rawkfist" is a hard rock song with edgy guitar and bass. The past rap influence on TFK's songs is evident as the lyrics are rapped as much as sang.[http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2003/phenomenon.html Phenomenon - Thousand Foot Krutch], 'Christianity Today'
Music video
The music video for the song features the band performing beneath a freeway overpass with unique special effects, such as Jamie Aplin's hand freezing when the music stops and starts moving again after vocals come in. Also the area around the band will change from a bright room to a dark blue tunnel. The change is initiated by a flash of light emitted from McNevan's hand.
Personnel
* Trevor McNevan - vocals and guitar
* Joel Bruyere - bass
* Steve Augustine - drums
* Jamie Aplin - guitar (music video only)
Although the guitar credits go to McNevan on the recording, the song's music video features the band's touring guitarist.
Charts
*In 2004 "Rawkfist" peaked at No. 28 on the 'Billboard' US mainstream rock charts, it also peaked on the Active Rock Charts at No. 23 and finished the year at number No. 72.
References
Category:2003 singles
Category:Thousand Foot Krutch songs
Category:2003 songs
Category:Songs written by Trevor McNevan
Category:Tooth & Nail Records singles
Category:Nu metal songs
Category:Rap metal songs
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