Kill the Noise (song)

"Kill the Noise"
Single by Papa Roach
from the album Ego Trip
Released9 September 2021
9 December 2021 (Acoustic version)
Length3:08
LabelNew Noize Records
Songwriters
Producers
Papa Roach singles chronology
"Swerve"
(2021) 		"Kill the Noise"
(2021) 		"Stand Up"
(2022)
Music video
"Kill the Noise" on YouTube

"Kill the Noise" is a song by American rock band Papa Roach. It is the lead single and first track from their eleventh album Ego Trip. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in November 2021.

Background and release

The single was released alongside an official music video on September 9, 2021[1] to promote Ego Trip. Shaddix said the song is about dealing with mental "static" and finding moments of calm amid inner noise.[2] The track was produced by WZRD BLD (Drew Fulk) and Andrew Goldstein.[3] It followed the band's previous single, "Swerve". The music video, directed by Jacoby Shaddix's brother Bryson Roatch, features a raw and energetic performance depicting a journey of escaping the confines of one's own mind.[4] The band described the song as "probably our hardest rocking new song in four years".[5] In December 2021, they announced the first leg of their 2022 North American "Kill the Noise" tour, which shared its name with the single.[6][7] Shaddix noted that the single had seen "a ton of success".[8]

Composition and lyrics

Lyrically, the song deals with mental struggles and anxieties.[3] It features heavy guitar riffs and emotional lyrics.[4] The track includes bouncy beats, heavy guitar riffs, and a prominent chorus, with Shaddix performing vocal screams associated with nu-metal.[2] Shaddix described the track as a heavy song intended to provide a sense of catharsis and mental release.[5] Metal Hammer noted the guitars having a "nu metal bounce" on the song.[9]

Reception

Chad Childers of Loudwire suggested that Shaddix's "Shut up" in the song could stand alongside "One Step Closer", and called the accompanying music video chaotic.[10] A review from Sputnikmusic noted that while the song is built around a straightforward riff and a chorus reminiscent of "Teardrops", it was among the more listenable tracks on the album.[11] Megan Jenkins of Distorted Sound described the track as a strong opener, pointing to its loud guitar riff, clapping beats, and more modern metal touches.[12] Katie Conway-Flood of Gigwise called the song a killer opener, highlighting its heavy guitar work, soaring choruses, prominent breakdown, and emotionally charged lyrics, suggesting it may be their heaviest material since 2015.[13] Steve Beebee of Kerrang! said the track mixes heavy parts with melodic elements and called it one of the "instant hits...jostling for attention" on the album.[14] Wall of Sound said that it is a straight-up rock song, noting its high-energy performance and vocal delivery with Linkin Park-like intensity.[2]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Jacoby Shaddix, Tobin Esperance, Anthony Esperance, including additional where noted.

Kill The Noise - by Papa Roach Single[15]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Kill The Noise" (Explicit)
3:08
2."Swerve (feat. Fever 333 & Sueco)" (Explicit)
2:48
Total length:5:56
Kill The Noise (Acoustic) - by Papa Roach Single[16]
No.TitleLength
1."Kill The Noise" (Acoustic)2:41
2."Kill The Noise" (Explicit)3:08
Total length:5:49

Chart performance

It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart on November 20, 2021, their seventh song to do so. It was their second No. 1 on the chart for 2021, making it the first time that they had two No. 1's in the same year.[17]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Apple Music.[18]

Production

Charts

References

  1. ^ "Papa Roach Release Kill The Noise Single And Music Video". BraveWords. September 9, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Aarons, Ricky (September 9, 2021). "Papa Roach Ramp Up The Energy With New Banger 'Kill The Noise'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  3. ^ a b Santel, Alexander (September 13, 2021). "Papa Roach releasen neue Single "Kill The Noise"". Metal.de (in German). Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  4. ^ a b "Papa Roach Releases Music Video For New Single 'Kill The Noise'". Blabbermouth. September 9, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  5. ^ a b Rosenberg, Axl (September 9, 2021). "Papa Roach Release "Our Hardest Rocking New Song in 4 Years"". MetalSucks. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  6. ^ DiVita, Joe (December 13, 2021). "Papa Roach Announce 2022 'Kill the Noise' Tour With Hollywood Undead + Bad Wolves". Loudwire. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  7. ^ Stickler, Jon (16 December 2021). "Papa Roach Plot Spring North American Kill The Noise Tour With Hollywood Undead And Bad Wolves". Stereoboard. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  8. ^ Blabbermouth (June 10, 2022). "Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix On Decision To Release New Album Through Band's Own Label: 'It's Going Really Great For Us'". Blabbermouth. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  9. ^ Leaver, Elliot (6 April 2022). "Papa Roach-Ego Trip Album Review". Metal Hammer. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  10. ^ Childers, Chad (September 9, 2021). "Papa Roach Unleash Aggressive New Song 'Kill the Noise'". Loudwire. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  11. ^ jesper, (Emeritus) (April 8, 2022). "Papa Roach-Ego Trip". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  12. ^ Jenkins, Megan (April 11, 2022). "Album Review: Ego Trip–Papa Roach". Distorted Sound. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  13. ^ Conway-Flood, Katie (April 8, 2022). "Album Review: Papa Roach-Ego Trip". Gigwise. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  14. ^ Steve Beebee (April 5, 2022). "Album review: Papa Roach–Ego Trip". Kerrang!. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  15. ^ "Kill The Noise - Single by Papa Roach - Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  16. ^ "Kill The Noise (Acoustic) - Single by Papa Roach - Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  17. ^ a b Rutherford, Kevin (November 18, 2021). "Papa Roach Makes 'Noise' With Second Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1 of 2021". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  18. ^ "Kill the Noise – Single by Papa Roach". Apple Music. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  19. ^ "Papa Roach Chart History: Canada Rock". Billboard Canada. Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  20. ^ "Papa Roach Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  21. ^ "Papa Roach Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  22. ^ "Rock & Alternative Airplay Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  23. ^ "Mainstream Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
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