Falling - In Reverse Populer Monster

Frontman Ronnie Radke describes "Popular Monster" as "the voice inside my head," exploring the story of a hero falsely accused and destroyed by society.

"Popular Monster" is both a career-defining single and the title of fifth studio album, released on August 16, 2024. Originally debuted as a standalone single in November 2019, the track became a massive commercial success, eventually reaching 3× Platinum certification in the U.S. and becoming the band's first #1 hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Song Meaning and Inspiration Falling In Reverse Populer Monster

The lyrics delve into Radke's personal struggles with depression, anxiety, and the pressure of being someone the public "loves to hate". Frontman Ronnie Radke describes "Popular Monster" as "the

It combines noticeable rapping in the first two verses with a heavy metal pre-chorus and chorus, leaning into rap metal or nu-metal. and becoming the band's first #1 hit on

This was the final music video to feature founding rhythm guitarist Derek Jones , who passed away in April 2020 shortly before the song hit #1 on the charts. Chart Performance and Album Success

Radke drew direct inspiration from the 2019 film Joker , particularly the concept of a person being pushed too far until they become the "monster" society expects them to be.