"Seven Nation Army" is a song by American rock duo the White Stripes. It is the opening track on their fourth studio album, Elephant (2003). V2 Records released the song to American alternative radio on February 17, 2003, as the lead single from the album. Worldwide, the single was issued through XL Recordings. Written and produced by Jack White, the song consists of distorted vocals, a simple drumbeat, and a bass line created by playing a guitar through a pitch shift effect.
Seven Nation Army
The "Seven Nation Army" riff was composed at the Corner Hotel
A DigiTech Whammy was used to create the bass-like sound heard in the driving riff.
"Seven Nation Army" was played before each game at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
The White Stripes were an American rock duo formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1997. The group consisted of Jack White and Meg White. They were a leading group of the 2000s indie rock and garage rock revival.
The White Stripes performing at the Wireless Festival in 2007. From left to right: Jack White, Meg White.
The White Stripes at Club Shinjuku Jam, Tokyo in 2000, where they played to an audience of 10–20 people in their first Japanese tour.
The White Stripes performing in 2005.
The White Stripes in 2005.