single · April 21, 2003

Seven Nation Army

The White Stripes

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indie rockalternativegarage rock

The instantly recognizable riff from "Seven Nation Army" became an anthem for a generation, transcending its garage rock origins to become a global stadium chant.

• The song's iconic bass-like riff is actually a guitar, processed with an Electro Harmonix POG octave pedal.
• It reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart and number 10 on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart in the US.
• The track was later famously used as the theme song for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.

The White Stripes were a Detroit-based duo known for their minimalist, blues-infaced garage rock. At the time of "Seven Nation Army's" release, they were on the cusp of mainstream breakthrough, bringing their raw sound to a global audience.