Pop Evil

Named as one of iTunes’ Top New Artists of ’08, Pop Evil continues their march across America and the airwaves. Their sound is a divine collision of “crispy, crunchy, mainstream rock with a little bit of evil…”

The band has toured consistently with a combination of headline dates and “Special Guest” support with Puddle of Mudd, Tesla, Theory of a Deadman, P.O.D., and Saliva.

Pop Evil formed in November of 2001 in Grand Rapids, MI. After playing the local club circuit and earning enough money to record, Pop Evil’s demo fell into the hands of producer Al Sutton (Kid Rock). Al loved what he heard, and decided to help record the band’s Ready or Not EP.

Ready or Not pushed Pop Evil to a new level – it spawned local radio support of their song ‘Somebody Like You’ and two years of touring (selling 12,000 copies out of their trunk). In 2007 Pop Evil signed with Pazzo Music, met Al Sutton back in the studio, (with new members Tony Greve on bass and Matt DiRitto on guitar), and pumped out 12 hard hitting tracks. In May of 2008, Pop Evil’s first full-length album Lipstick on the Mirror was completed, and released three months later. Lipstick on the Mirror features the band’s hit singles ‘100 in a 55’ and ‘Hero.’

Lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty carries a video recorder with him at all times as the ideas for melodies or lyrics happen constantly.

“There is no separation from my life and my music,” states Leigh. “Pop Evil is lifestyle leading instead of following and having your opinions matter. It is about being heard when no one wants to listen to you. It is about trying to fit in when no one has room for you. It is about overcoming obstacle after obstacle and knowing how to reward yourself for the little things when there are no rewards from your peers. Pop Evil is about making the world believe.