Rawkfist

"Rawkfist" (pronounced "rock fist") is a song by the Canadian rock band Thousand Foot Krutch.^[1] It is the fifth track from their third album Phenomenon (2003), and it was released as the album's second single on January 26, 2004.^[2] ESPN Sports Center chose it to be played in the Ultimate Highlight sequences on their program. It was featured on the Smallville season 3 episode titled "Velocity".^[3]

"Rawkfist"
Single by Thousand Foot Krutch
from the album Phenomenon
Released	January 26, 2004
Recorded	2003
Genre	Nu metal, rap metal
Length	2:40
Label	Tooth & Nail
Songwriter(s)	Trevor McNevan, Steve Augustine and Joel Bruyere
Thousand Foot Krutch singles chronology
"Phenomenon" (2003) "Rawkfist" (2004) "Bounce" (2005)

Music video

The music video for the song features the band performing beneath a freeway overpass with unique special effects, such as Jamie Aplin's hand freezing when the music stops and starts moving again after vocals come in. Also the area around the band will change from a bright room to a dark blue tunnel. The change is initiated by a flash of light emitted from McNevan's hand.

Personnel

• Trevor McNevan - vocals and guitar
• Joel Bruyere - bass
• Steve Augustine - drums
• Jamie Aplin - guitar (music video only)

Although the guitar credits go to McNevan on the recording, the song's music video features the band's touring guitarist.

Charts

• In 2004 "Rawkfist" peaked at No. 28 on the Billboard US mainstream rock charts, it also peaked on the Active Rock Charts at No. 23 and finished the year at number No. 72.^[4]