[3] Cantrell's fourth single overall, the track made its radio debut in early April 2002.

[1][2] The single spent 18 weeks on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart[8] and peaked at No.

Described by MTV's Joe D'Angelo as "a dysfunctional family portrait with a violent hue that revisits themes found in the Alice in Chains hit "Rooster",[9] the song deals with domestic abuse and evokes imagery of life in a decrepit trailer park.

[1] Chris DeGarmo, formerly of Queensrÿche, makes a guest appearance playing slide guitar on "Anger Rising".

"Anger Rising" made its radio debut in early April 2002,[2][3][10] spent 18 weeks on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and peaked at No.