Melodic post-grunge outfit
Pop Evil formed in Grand Rapids, MI, in November 2001 with a sound that took cues from the likes of
Pearl Jam and
Soundgarden, aptly putting the quartet right in line with popular modern rock acts such as
Crossfade,
Shinedown, and
Puddle of Mudd. Including former members of various area bands (such as
TenFive),
Pop Evil is comprised of vocalist/guitarist
Leigh Kakaty -- who also raps under the name
Kakaty (aka
the Harem King), releasing the 2003 album
A Balla Story -- guitarist
Dave Gracia, bassist/vocalist
Jamie Nummer, and drummer/vocalist
Dylan Allison. The guys released an album and EP (
War of the Roses and
Ready or Not, respectively), eventually hunkering down with producer
Al Sutton (
Kid Rock) to work on new material. As the video for that album's first single, "Somebody Like You," began making its rounds in late 2006,
Pop Evil further had their song "Ready or Not" featured on an episode of the MTV television show Made. ~ Corey Apar, All Music Guide