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when leigh kakaty said "i'm only human, can't you see the beauty in me" that was like a punch to the gut ngl

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Singer & frontman, Leigh Kakaty, of hard rock band, Pop Evil, joins us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Versatile, as well as an upcoming seventh studio album, along with their newest single “Eye of the Storm.” We also talk about writing music that inspires, touring endurance, the Rage Against the Machine reunion, and the influence their badass drummer Hayley Cramer has on the band.

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Sources and acknowledgments

The author would like to thank the following for their help:

Erin Amico; Michael Amiridis; John Austin; Ed Bachrach; Carmelo Barbaro; Tom Barrett; Tim Bartik; Austin Berg; Scott Brave; Max Brickman; Sherrod Brown; Pete Buttigieg; Kendall Byram; Dan Caulkins; Hayley Child; Chris, in Assumption; Kathy Cramer; Kate Collignon; John Cranley; Rick Cruse; Art Cullen; Donald Dennis; Orphe Divounguy; Mike Duggan; Rahm Emanuel; Thea Ewing; Micah Ezekiel; Flash, in Decatur; Tony Flora; Charles Franklin; Tim Franklin; Laura Frerichs; Tim Frisbie; Jeremy Jacobs; Edward Glaeser; Anika Goss-Foster; Nathan Grawe; John Gurda; Beth Hansen; Dave Harrison; Brad Henderson; Tom Henry; Eric Herman; Walter Johnson; Aaron Jones; Robert Jones; Paul Judge; Bruce Katz; Ryan Kelly; Thomas Klier; Birgit Klohs; Paul Krugman; Bob Leonard; Lori Lightfoot; Richard Longworth; Jeffrey Lyttle; Jeremy Manier; Bert Matthews; Richard Mattoon; Sonya Mays; Kenny McDonald; Scot McLemore; Leslie McGranahan; Rick Melcher; Julie Moore; Aidan Mouat; Tom Murphy; David Oppedahl; Mark Patton; Tef Poe; Darrin Redus; Brian Reisinger; Aaron Renn; Jamala Rogers; Rafael Salmi; John Sampson; Jeff Sloan; Tom Sloan; Sloan Spalding; Ramesh Srinivasan; Diane Swonk; Lauren Underwood; John Urbanus; Mike Venerable; Jay Walder; Thomas Walstrum; Ray Waters; Ben Wikler; Bob Zemsky.

A list of books and reports used for this report follows.

Books:

“Bleeding Out; The devastating consequences of urban violence, and a bold new plan for peace in the streets”. By Thomas Abt.

“Dignity, Seeking Respect in Back Row America”. By Chris Arnade.

“The New Chicago Way; Lessons from other big cities”. By Ed Bachrach and Austin Berg.

“Shortest Way Home; One mayor’s challenge and a model for America’s future”. By Pete Buttigieg.

“The Politics of Resentment: Rural Consciousness in Wisconsin and the Rise of Scott Walker”. By Katherine Cramer.

“Nature’s Metropolis, Chicago and the Great West”. By William Cronon.

“Storm Lake; A chronicle of change, resilience, and hope from a Heartland Newspaper”. By Art Cullen.

“Evicted; Poverty and profit in the American city”. By Matthew Desmond.

“The Nation City; Why mayors are now running the world”. By Rahm Emanuel

“Our Towns; A 100,000 mile journey into the heart of America”. By James Fallows and Deborah Fallows.

“What’s the matter with Kansas? How conservatives won the Heart of America.” By Thomas Frank.

“Triumph of the City; How our greatest invention makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier and happier”. By Edward Glaeser.

“The Making of Milwaukee”. By John Gurda.

“Janesville; An American Story”. By Amy Goldstein.

“The Fall of Wisconsin; the conservative conquest of a progressive bastion and the future of American politics”. By Dan Kaufman.

“American Summer; Love and death in Chicago”. By Alex Kotlowitz.

“The Heartland, An American History”. By Kristin L Hoganson.

“The Broken Heart of America; St Louis and the Violent History of the United States”. By Walter Johnson.

“The New Localism, How Cities can Thrive in the age of Populism”. By Bruce Katz and Jeremy Nowak.

“The Promised Land; the great black migration and how it changed America”. By Nicholas Lemann.

“Sundown Towns, A Hidden Dimension of American Racism”. By James W Loewen.

“Caught in the Middle; America’s heartland in the age of Globalism”. By Richard Longworth.

“The South Side; A portrait of Chicago and American Segregation”. By Natalie Y. Moore.

“Cahokia; Ancient America’s Great City on the Mississippi”. By Timothy Pauketat.

“Great American City; Chicago and the enduring neighbourhood effect”. By Robert Sampson.

“North America”. By Anthony Trollope.

“The Warmth of Other Suns; the epic story of America’s great migration”. By Isabel Wilkerson.

Reports:

“A Vital Midwest; the path to a new prosperity”. By John Austin and Alexander Hitch; The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. 2020.

“Between the Great Migration and Growing Exodus: the future of black Chicago?” By William Scarborough, Iván Arenas, and Amanda E. Lewis. Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago. 2020.

“How stagnating cities can prepare for the future”. Aaron Renn. Manhattan Institute. 2019.

“Jobs for the Heartland: Place-based policies in 21 st century America”. By Benjamin Austin, Edward Glaeser, Lawrence Summers. Brookings Papers on Economic Activity. 2018.

“Midwest success stories, these 10 cities are blooming not rusting”. Aaron Renn. Manhattan Institute. 2019.

“The State of the Heartland”. Mark Muro, Jacob Whiton, Robert Maxim, Ross De Vol. Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings. 2018

“Why the Garden Club couldn’t save Youngstown; Civic infrastructure and mobilization in economic crises”. Sean Safford. 2004

The Midwest an outsized punch

This article appeared in the Special report section of the print edition under the headline "Sources and acknowledgments"

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LIVE REVIEW/PHOTOS - Poison/Cheap Trick/Pop Evil

LIVE REVIEW/PHOTOS – Poison/Cheap Trick/Pop Evil

Nestled in the small town of Gilford, NH, about 40 minutes north of the capital, Concord, and on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee the Bank of NH Pavilion at Meadowbrook is a newly renovated amphitheater with an 8,000-seat capacity including the lawn.  A great place to see a show, enjoy a variety of food and wash it down with one of your favorite beverages, at somewhat reasonable prices (for a…

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Album Review: Pop Evil by Pop Evil (2018)

Pop Evil is back with another album. It’s been about 2-3 years which is standard for these modern rock bands. My biggest issue with that last release was this lack of oomph. The band seemed flat. Unfortunately this album does not change that for me. Some of the songs are stronger, but it is still overall missing some body. Pop Evil is just a work in progress.

Key Tracks: “Waking Lions”, “Be Legendary”, “Birds of Prey”

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Album Review: Pop Evil

Album Review: Pop Evil

  Michigan hard rockers Pop Evil released their latest self titled album on February 16, and it has to be their very best yet! As a long time fan of the band, I am simply amazed at the evolution of the band’s new sound, a change I haven’t heard since Avenged Sevenfold released The Stage in 2016. This sixth studio release from the band reminds us that rock and roll is revolution, and that we need…

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Pop Evil - New Album “Pop Evil” Out On 2nd March 2018 On Entertainment One

American rock band POP EVIL are set to release their fifth studio album "Pop Evil" in March 2018, via Entertainment One.

Album: “Pop Evil” Release date: 2nd March 2018 Entertainment One   Now featuring UK drummer Hayley Cramer   Pop Evil – Pop Evil (Cover)

American rock band POP EVIL are set to release their fifth studio album “Pop Evil” in March 2018, via Entertainment One.

Late 2017 saw the band release the first single from the album, “Waking Lions” exclusively through Vevo. “This is a Dawn of a New Day for Pop…

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POP EVIL Kick Off 'Rock N Roll Now Tour: RIGHT NOW' WITH RED SUN RISING

POP EVIL Kick Off ‘Rock N Roll Now Tour: RIGHT NOW’ WITH RED SUN RISING

POP EVIL will embark on their highly anticipated 2017 headlining tour, “ROCK ‘N’ ROLL NOW TOUR: RIGHT NOW,” with support from Red Sun Rising and Badflower. The tour kicks off in Louisville, KY tonight and wraps on February 26, 2017 in Sault Ste Marie, MI.

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About the tour, frontman Leigh Kakaty says:

“What an exciting time to announce a full headline tour across the states as we…

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Happy Birthday Hayley Cramer! – British rock drummer – associated acts include – #PopEvil – #McQueen – 5/6/1983

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Hayley Cramer is a dynamic force behind the drum kit and in this edition of APTV's Two-Stick Stories, the Pop Evil powerhouse breaks down her approach to her instrument and the challenges of being a female drummer. "I never wanted to be the girl drummer that got the job just because she's a girl. I wanted to get the job with everybody having their eyes closed," said Cramer. Cramer can now be seen headlining shows with Pop Evil across the world and is currently sharing a stage with rock royalty acts Poison and Cheap Trick, but her origins behind the Pop Evil kit come from drumming along to "Rosanna" and anything and everything on the radio. Learn how a mash-up track made in Garage Band landed this English drummer the gig that she was made for in this in-depth APTV interview. ALTPRESS Facebook: https://ift.tt/1gxHUls Twitter: @AltPress Instagram: altpress ALTPRESS Store: https://ift.tt/2oM4CKF by Alternative Press

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ROCK TITANS POP EVIL TODAY RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘VERSATILE’ VIA ENTERTAINMENT ONE MICHIGAN BAND SUPPORT LOCAL VENUE THE MACHINE SHOP WITH LIMITED-EDITION COLLABORATIVE T-SHIRT 

ROCK TITANS POP EVIL TODAY RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘VERSATILE’ VIA ENTERTAINMENT ONE   MICHIGAN BAND SUPPORT LOCAL VENUE THE MACHINE SHOP WITH LIMITED-EDITION COLLABORATIVE T-SHIRT      (Photo credit: Ashley Osborn) Pictured, from left: Matt DiRito, Hayley Cramer, Leigh Kakaty, Dave Grahs, Nick Fuelling   Today, Friday, May 21, marks the release of the sixth studio album, VERSATILE, from rock…

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Get Ready To Rock with POP EVIL and their new record “VERSATILE” - Review

Get Ready To Rock with POP EVIL and their new record “VERSATILE” – Review

(Photo credit: Ashley Osborn) Pictured, from left: Matt DiRito, Hayley Cramer, Leigh Kakaty, Dave Grahs, Nick Fuelling English Version Les hard rockers de Michigan, POP EVIL, dévoilent leur très attendu sixième album, VERSATILE, via Entertainment One (eOne), le 21 mai 2021. Les premiers singles Let The Chaos Reign et Work et ensuite Breathe Again lancés l’année dernière avaient cumulés des…

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Interview with POP EVIL

We had the pleasure of interviewing POP EVIL over Zoom audio! 

Hard rock titans POP EVIL have set a career milestone as “Breathe Again” becomes the sixth #1 rock single in their overall history joining previous #1 hits “Waking Lions,” “Footsteps,” “Deal with the Devil,” “Trenches” and the gold-certified “Torn to Pieces.” The track is featured on the band’s upcoming May 21 album VERSATILE via Entertainment One (eOne) alongside previously shared singles “Let The Chaos Reign,” “Work” and “Set Me Free.”

If rock is dead, then POP EVIL is definitive proof of the afterlife. The Michigan-formed blue-collar band—which consists of vocalist Leigh Kakaty alongside lead guitarist Nick Fuelling, rhythm guitarist Dave Grahs, bassist Matt DiRito and drummer Hayley Cramer—have created an unpredictable album, as its name suggests, which presents their most ambitious rebirth yet. VERSATILE highlights the group’s distinctive sound by zeroing in on their juxtaposition of cinematic melodies, heavy grooves, fist-pumping anthems and timeless power ballads while building on their foundation of showmanship, raw relatability, and timeless hard rock hooks.

VERSATILE is available for pre-order now via the official POP EVIL merch store and all orders will include an autographed postcard from the band: https://ift.tt/3tRaYd2. CD’s will be exclusively sold via Target, which will offer a two-disc deluxe edition version of VERSATILE. The special bonus disc will include the track listing from their 2020 #1’s LP. This consisted of all of their previous #1 singles listed above that were pressed on 180-gram opaque gold vinyl.

POP EVIL’s success story extends beyond the charts, the 1 million units of “total activity” across their catalog, and the 600+ million streams of their songs on major platforms–it’s the diverse group of fans the band has captivated with their relatable storytelling and undeniable catchiness on tour after tour with the who’s who of the modern rock genre.

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LIVE REVIEW/PHOTOS - Poison/Cheap Trick/Pop Evil

Nestled in the small town of Gilford, NH, about 40 minutes north of the capital, Concord, and on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee the Bank of NH Pavilion at Meadowbrook is a newly renovated amphitheater with an 8,000-seat capacity including the lawn.  A great place to see a show, enjoy a variety of food and wash it down with one of your favorite beverages, at somewhat reasonable prices (for a venue).  Just make sure you have at least $10 in your wallet for the low cost, walking friendly parking or $20 for entrance side parking.  After the show retire back to one of the many hotels, motels or cottages and stay a couple days – it’s worth it.

Kicking things off on this evening were Michigan rockers Pop Evil.  When I first saw them on the bill with Cheap Trick and Poison I found it to be a bit of an odd pairing.  As they hit the stage at 7pm sharp it didn’t take long for me to see why they are a part of the tour.  They may not fit the bill genre wise but the energy and showmanship they bring make for a great match.  Led by Leigh Kakaty, Pop Evil delivered a 9 song setlist to a well-attended pavilion with the highlight coming with their closing song “Trenches”.  Kakaty would jump from the stage and make his way through the crowd all the way to the back joining the lawn seat spectators.  As the crowd swelled around him he would be lifted by the audience and deliver the final verses standing on a stage made of fans.  Great way to connect with the crowd and build a following.  If you haven’t had the opportunity to see this quintet I highly recommend it.  I’ve seen them in a variety of venues from small clubs to large festivals and it’s the same every time.  They will give you your money’s worth!

Next up would be the true veterans on the tour, Cheap Trick.  At this point the crowd was at full-force.  The house was packed all the way to the back of the lawn.  No doubt ticket-holders were there for not just the main event, Poison, there was equal excitement for the four plus decade Illinois rockers.  With original members Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen & Tom Petersson, the Hall of Famers would amp up the audience with a 15 song setlist including their hits “I Want You to Want Me”, “The Flame” and “Surrender”.  I was never a big Cheap Trick fan but there’s no denying after all these years they put on a heck of a high energy spectacle.  Well worth rocking out to.

Closing out the night would be hair metals royalty, Poison.  These guys sprang on to the scene in the mid-eighties with their monster debut Look What the Cat Dragged In and there was no looking back.  Sure, there was a lull in the nineties just like all the others from the genre but with the turn of the century it wasn’t long before bands like Poison and Motley Crue were lighting up arenas once again.  Although there have been a few bumps along the way with lead singer Bret Michaels taking more interest in his own personal ventures, the quartet consisting of Bobby Dall on bass, Rikki Rocket on drums, C.C. Deville on guitar and Michaels would show no signs of any possible tension in the band.  With the backdrop of a large video screen, plenty of lights flying all over the place and smoke machines they would hit the stage with the energy of a newly signed teenage band playing their first sold-out gig.  It was a full-on rock show.  These are the shows I grew up with that we were missing in the midst of the grunge movement.  Shows you would walk away from with a smile on your face, excited to be alive and wanting to celebrate life.  The lights, the videos, the magic of the musicians running all over the stage engaging the crowd.  As Bret Michaels stated during one point during the show Poison doesn’t cut corners or pack it in for a night, they deliver every single time for the hardworking fans that pay good money for their tickets.  And he was dead on.  From start to finish the hour and a half set would be non-stop fun.  With some moments of seriousness whether it was their monster ballad “Every Rose Has It’s Thorn” or taking time to acknowledge the men and women of our military.  And the best part there were no political messages or ulterior motives it was just about those that serve and protect all the people of our country.  Classy move and no doubt sincere. 

As the set wound down the vibe in the venue didn’t.  Although it was short I don’t think there was any disappointment by the fans.  They would manage to squeeze in all the hits.  Michaels & company would close out the evening with a cover of Kiss’ “Rock and Roll All Nite” joined onstage by Pop Evil’s Kakaty.  And as the masses made their way to their vehicles it was like 1988 all over again, happy fans after a night of fun partying with one of 80’s best.  And whether you grew up with Poison posters on your wall or weren’t even born by the time their last big hit was released this show is for you.  In this world of social media and all too often negativity it’s nice every once in a while, to have Nothin’ But A Good Time! Check them out on tour now while you can.

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The Bands of Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion 2018: Pop Evil

Entering its eighth year, the Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion festival has transitioned from not just a cool event that is part of World’s Loudest Month, but one of the cornerstones of the month long series of festivals. Billed as the Mid-Atlantic's biggest rock festival, it expanded to a three-day event back in 2016 and hasn’t looked back. An absolute beast of a festival, it drew more than 105,000 fans and music lovers to the Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC last year, reaffirming the fact that event organizers Danny Wimmer Presents and AEG Presents have worked their magic yet again. Set for May 4th, 5th and 6th, expect 2018 to break another record, thanks to the stellar and diverse lineup that will be gracing the four stages over those three days. From rock to metal and a plethora of the subgenres (for those who want to get specific), it will all be represented, and this year Carolina Rebellion will even feature some bands that no one had been expecting. That smorgasbord of talent essentially ensures that 2018 is going to be another record breaking year for the festival; and it will almost certainly sell out in advance, so be quick in purchasing tickets. Interested in more? Then let’s take a look at one of the bands set to perform during that epic weekend… Pop Evil will be one of several acts performing some new material during their set at Carolina Rebellion; their self-titled LP due out just a couple of months before World’s Loudest Month kicks off.

Because of that, expect a fiercer, more impassioned Pop Evil than ever before. That may be difficult to imagine, though the lead single from Pop Evil, “Waking Lions”, sure suggests as much. Not only does it find the quintet back in top from, but also rare form as they do what they do best: churn out hard-hitting anthemic rock songs. Their catalog of songs is teeming with such tracks, and the longer that Pop Evil has been around, the more striking they become. Hence, why their latest material is shaping up to be capable of pushing them to another level. Another factor in that is Hayley Cramer, their newest addition (who has been sitting behind the kit for about a couple of years now) having no trouble filling the shoes of her predecessor, maintaining that ferocious percussion that has long been the backbone of Pop Evil’s music. A staple act of festivals such as Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, it has been fun to watch Pop Evil’s progression over the past few years, going from a band that could pump up the early bird festival goers with ease, to becoming a key act with prime set times. They’ve cut their teeth and risen through the ranks, and 2018 is looking like it will be the year that Pop Evil secures their spot as one of the strongest modern rock acts. Event Info: Friday – Sunday, May 4th – 6th, 2018 at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, NC. All ages. $89.50 for single day tickets | $199 for weekend admission | VIP and other options available.

Photos by Jordan Buford Photography