Tearing (song)
1992 single by Rollins Band
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"Tearing" is a 1992 single by the American rock band Rollins Band, from the album The End of Silence.[2]
| "Tearing" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Rollins Band | ||||
| from the album The End of Silence | ||||
| Released | August 1992[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1991 | |||
| Genre | Punk rock, alternative metal | |||
| Length | 4:58 | |||
| Label | Imago | |||
| Songwriters | Rollins Band (Henry Rollins, Chris Haskett, Andrew Weiss and Sim Cain) | |||
| Producer | Andy Wallace | |||
| Rollins Band singles chronology | ||||
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Legacy
In a 2015 Louder Sound article, guitarist Chris Haskett picked it as one of his ten favorite Rollins Band songs, and said that "the riff has a Van Halen shape to it."[3] It was the only song from The End of Silence that made his list.
Cover versions
CD single track listing
- "Tearing (Edit)" - 5:18
- "Ghost Rider" - 10:15
- "Earache My Eye" - 3:08
- "(there'll be no) Next Time (live)" - 7:12
Charts
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 54 |