Leaving no stone unturned, no fan's question unanswered and no road untraveled, the group pulled themselves up from their bootstraps and built themselves into a radio rock powerhouse that conjures the dirtiest hooks of the hard rocking '70s, the hair metal '80's and the grunge -fueled '90s and filters it all through a modern prism with a philosophical and spiritual outlook.

War Of Angels is a testimony to Pop Evil's resilience. Having been down a major label route fraught with the frustrations felt by far too many bands, the group has emerged with a Top 5 Active Rock single, toured with Papa Roach and Judas Priest and created what Spin Magazine called one of the "10 Best Moments of Rock on the Range" when they ceremoniously tore up their old contract and announced a new dawn in front of tens of thousands of rock fans in the heartland of the United States of America.

With an output that easily appeals to students of Guns N' Roses, Pantera, Motley Crue and Aerosmith, Pop Evil are still nevertheless possessed of a talent, charisma and overall musical aesthetic that is decidedly and distinctly their own. They have put their stamp on the hard rock landscape with assured confidence and expert precision.

"We're just a bunch of guys that grew up together and are hungry for rock n' roll," frontman Leigh Kakaty states simply. "There are no second options for us. It's music. Thatʼs what we've done, that's what we've always wanted to do, and that's what weʼll continue to do."

Coming from Michigan, one of the states in the nation hit hardest by the economic downturn, Pop Evil know something about hardship and the heart that it takes to persevere, to overcome and to conquer. They know the meaning of hard work, too. Their indie debut, Lipstick on the Mirror, resulted in a re- release through a major label and several inroads on rock radio but it's been word-of-mouth and live shows that have really driven the recently renewed momentum behind the band as their unique story continues to build.

"We're just a good old fashioned Midwestern band that believes in grassroots and doing it from the ground up" Kakaty explains. "We're the same band that'll rock your face then bring out an acoustic guitar and play some ballads for you at the same time."

Their very monicker represents something of a lifestyle to these five men. "Pop" represents the band's impressive hooks and well-crafted choruses while "Evil" conjures the more aggressive, hard rock side of the band. The band is a true mixture of pop sensibilities and "evil" sounding rock n' roll. It's not so much about distancing themselves from the mainstream as it is about forcing the mainstream to come to them, on their own terms.

"I think all five of us didn't really fit in, in our own ways, growing up," Kakaty reasons. "Pop Evil is kind of our way of saying, 'Hey, you know, this is our fraternity. This is ours.'"

The songs on War Of Angels reflect the various shapes, colors and emotions represented in a Pop Evil performance. The album provides a brilliant showcase for Kakaty's impressive range and varies approaches, the guitar showmanship of Dave Grahs and Tony Greve, the solid bottom end of Matt DiRito and the rhythmic pulse of drummer Dylan Allison.

"Last Man Standing" is a shot across the bow, serving notice to the rest of rock radio-land that Pop Evil crafts music of a higher caliber. "It's amazing to see the reactions we get from the fans and how much the song means to them. That is prices," Kakaty says.

"Bosses Daughter" was co-written with the legendary Mick Mars of Motley Crue. "It's got that rockin' vibe where it picks up and just doesn't stop," points out DiRito. "I get such a kick out of playing it live. I feel like I'm in Motley Crue. It becomes my Nikki Sixx moment!"

Other standouts include "Monster You Made," which addresses some hard times and points to the power of positive thinking to overcome obstacles. There's also "Broken & Betrayed" which as beautiful melodies and incredibly memorable singalong harmonies.

"Next Life" is perhaps the album's most reflective song, particularly for Kakaty, who lost his father earlier this year. "Obviously it's a very personal piece for me as well. With a career-defining sophomore album in their arsenal, Pop Evil are primed and ready to take their rightful place in the hard rock pantheon amongst their contemporaries and heroes. "We want to be known as a band with great music and a great live show," DiRito says.

Pop Evil is no fly-by-night, fair-weather band. War Of Angels is just one more giant leap in a career that has been build on a solid foundation and is intended to continue onward.

Kakaty concludes, "at the end of the day, we want our fans to know that we've scarified our personal lives for them. We want the people who listen to us to know that they've become our new family. That's why we've given up so much to do this." Leigh Kakaty - Lead Vocals
Dave Grahs - Guitar
Tony Greve - Guitar
Matt DiRito - Bass
Dylan Allison - Drums