Pop Evil is an American post-grunge band from Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was formed in 2001 by Leigh Kakaty, Dave Grahs, Tony Greve, Jamie Nummer, and Dylan Allison.

Biography

The band was formed from pieces of other Michigan bands in 2001, originally known as TenFive.

They then released the 3-song EP Ready or Not featuring the concert favorite "Somebody Like You". They also have filmed a music video of the single released in 2006 starring Rossi Morreale and Britt Koth.

Their most recent album, released August 12, 2008, is their album Lipstick On The Mirror featuring songs Hero, Somebody Like You, 100 In a 55, and Stepping Stone. The album was released on an Indy label called Pazzo Music that is distributed under Universal Music Group Fontana. The band distributed a special edition of the CD free of charge to their devoted local fans at a concert at The Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI, on May 29, 2008. Both "CD release parties" the first on May 25, 2005 and the second on August 2, 2004 at The Intersection were sold-out shows.

In November 2007 Pop Evil signed a management deal with G&G Entertainment.

The band worked with producer Al Sutton (Kid Rock) from Rustbelt Studios in Royal Oak, Michigan and Chuck Alkazian of Pearl Sound Canton,Michigan on their new album.

In April 2008, Pazzo Music released their first national radio single "Hero" which peaked inside the top 25 at Active Rock radio.

In November 2008, Pazzo Music released "100 in a 55" to rock radio.

On March 6, 2009, it was annouced at the live show in Cedar Rapids, IA, that Pop Evil signed with Universal Records on March 5 and will go back into the studio to re-release "Lipstick on the Mirror", Re-Mixed and Re-Mastered with a new song "Rolling Stone" and an acoustic version of 100 in a 55 produced by Michael Crittenden (Drew Nelson, Kimber Cleveland) at Mackinaw Harvest Music Studios in Grand Rapids, MI.

In April 2009 Pop Evil officially inked a deal with Cherry Lane Publishing.

On May 2, 2009 it was announced that Pop Evil will be supporting Judas Priest and Whitesnake on the Judas Priest, British Steel (album) 30th Anniversary North American tour starting on June 29, 2009.

In May 2009 the band offically released the Remixed/Mastered "Lipstick on the Mirror" through major label Universal Republic Records. The Republic release was Engineered/Mixed by Chuck Alkazian & mastered by Chris Bellman of Bernie Grundman Mastering.

In May 2009 "100 in a 55" peaked at on the Active Rock charts at #8 making it one of the longest standing singles at Active Rock in 2009. The song was on the chart for 30 weeks.

In July 2009 the band gave the fans the chance to pick their next single. After the voting had concluded, "Breathe" was announced as the new single after winning the vote.

Bands Members

Current members

* Leigh Kakaty (lead vocals) 2001–present
* Dylan Allison (drums) 2001–present
* Dave Grahs (guitar) 2001–present
* Tony Greve (guitar) 2007–present
* Matt DiRito (bass) 2007–present

Past members

* Jamie Nummer 2001–2006