Take Out the Gunman

"Take Out the Gunman"
Single by Chevelle
from the album La Gárgola
Released	February 4, 2014
Recorded	2014
Genre	Alternative metal hard rock[1]
Length	4:22
Label	Epic
Songwriter(s)	Pete Loeffler Sam Loeffler
Producer(s)	Joe Barresi
Chevelle singles chronology
"Fizgig" (2012) "Take Out the Gunman" (2014) "Hunter Eats Hunter" (2014)

"Take Out the Gunman" is a song by American rock band Chevelle. It is the lead single from the band's seventh studio album, La Gárgola. The song debuted on February 3, 2014, via the band's Vevo and YouTube channel,^[2] with the single being released the next day.^[3][4]

Critical reception

Sound and Motion Magazine gave the song a positive review. They state "From the tones, the rhythms, the vocal delivery, it’s all there, if it’s been in a Chevelle song, any Chevelle song, it somehow got crammed into here, with a few minor, minor twists. Yet still sounds fresh and invigorating." They conclude that the track leaves you wanting more.^[1] Loudwire ranked it the fourth greatest Chevelle song.^[5]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2013–14)	Peak position
Canada Rock (Billboard)[6]	29
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7]	25
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[8]	8

Year-end charts

Chart (2014)	Position
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[9]	70
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[10]	30

References

1. "Single Review: Chevelle-Take Out The Gunman | Sound And Motion". Soundandmotionmag.com. March 28, 2014. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
2. "Chevelle-Take Out the Gunman (audio)". YouTube. February 3, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
3. "Chevelle Release New Single "Take Out the Gunman"". Bloody Disgusting. February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
4. "Chevelle Returns In April With 'La Gárgola'". Blabbermouth.net. February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
5. Childers, Chad. "10 Best Chevelle songs". Loudwire. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
6. "Chevelle Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
7. "Chevelle Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
8. "Chevelle Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
9. "Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
10. "Rock Airplay Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.