Evil Eye Fu — Manchu

The album was produced by Jay Noel Yuenger of White Zombie, who helped craft its distinctively thick, distorted sound.

The Action Is Go marked a significant change for the band, introducing lead guitarist Bob Balch and drummer Brant Bjork (formerly of Kyuss), who solidified the group’s classic groove. Evil Eye Fu Manchu

While the band takes its name from the fictional villain Dr. Fu Manchu, their music focuses more on psychedelic "crawl and roll" and 70s-inspired heavy rock vibes than the character's literary roots. The album was produced by Jay Noel Yuenger

"Evil Eye" gained massive mainstream exposure through its inclusion on the soundtrack of the hit video game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 , cementing its status as an anthem for skate and surf culture. Fu Manchu, their music focuses more on psychedelic

Fans and critics often cite the song's opening "wah howl" and what some call "the greatest pick slide in recorded music" as standout technical moments. Themes and Cultural Impact

Lyrically, the song personifies the "evil eye" superstition—a curse cast by a malevolent glare—as an unapproachable force with a destructive plan.

In 2025, The Action Is Go was inducted into the Decibel Hall of Fame , with "Evil Eye" highlighted as a "stone-cold classic" that remains a staple of the band’s live sets.