Drowning Pool
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| Drowning Pool | |
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| Origin | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Genre(s) | Alternative metal Post-grunge Nu metal |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Label(s) | Wind-up Records (2001-2006) Eleven Seven Music (2007-present) |
| Associated acts | SOiL AM Conspiracy |
| Website | http://www.drowningpool.com/ |
| Members | |
| Ryan McCombs C.J. Pierce Stevie Benton Mike Luce |
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| Former members | |
| Dave Williams (deceased) Jason Jones |
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Drowning Pool is a four-piece alternative metal band that was formed in 2001 in Dallas, Texas, United States. They are currently signed to Eleven Seven Music and have released three albums, their most recent being Full Circle which was released on August 7, 2007. Each of their three albums has featured a different lead singer after original lead singer Dave Williams died of heart disease. Jason Jones took over for their second album, Desensitized, although he left the band for personal reasons and was replaced by former SOiL lead singer Ryan McCombs for Full Circle.
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[edit] History
Drowning Pool rose to fame while playing along with Ozzy Osbourne during an Ozzfest tour. Their 2001 debut album, Sinner, was certified platinum within six months and the video for its first single "Bodies" was frequently aired on various music video channels. After the September 11th attacks, "Bodies" was infrequently heard on many radio stations as there were concerns regarding its appropriateness in light of the 9/11 victims who had jumped from the towers. On August 14, 2002, the band's lead singer Dave Williams was found dead inside his tour bus. The autopsy concluded that he suffered from a form of heart disease.
When asked if the band has any unreleased new material, Benton commented that "There are none. All the unreleased songs are out in either some soundtracks or compilations. We didn't get a chance to record any new songs before Dave's death". After Williams' death, the band decided to carry on and begin searching for a new singer. In 2003, the band found Williams' replacement in Jason 'Gong' Jones, and released the album Desensitized in 2004. The album was not as successful as Sinner, and most fans complained[citation needed] about the absence of Willams' vocal style, which apparently was not present with Jones'.
Jones' departure from Drowning Pool was publicly announced on June 14, 2005, due to irreconcilable differences. Jones would later join the alternative metal band AM Conspiracy. Almost immediately, rumours started swirling concerning the new singer's identity, ranging from Pat Lachman of Damageplan to Phil Anselmo of Pantera, but the biggest buzz of the rumors was to former SOiL singer Ryan McCombs.[citation needed] Drowning Pool announced that the singer would be formally announced August 25 at the Ozzfest date in Dallas, Texas, where Drowning Pool would do a one off performance on the main stage. On July 20, website SMNNews received word from close sources that McCombs was indeed the new singer, and that fact was confirmed by McCombs and Drowning Pool alike the next week. According to their manager, McCombs was the band's top, if not only, choice to be the lead singer.
In spring of 2006, Drowning Pool announced that they had parted ways with Wind-up Records. Wind-up's website confirmed this in June 2006. In October 2006, a new track titled "No More" was announced to be released on the Saw III soundtrack, their first track (besides the second version of "Rise Up") with McCombs on vocals.
On February 26, 2007, it was announced that the band has signed a new deal with Eleven Seven Music.[1] It was also confirmed that Drowning Pool will have a new management company, Tenth Street Entertainment, following the group's departure with Paul Bassman of Bass Management.
The band's newest album Full Circle was released on August 7, 2007 nationwide and was met with little success, though some fans pointed out that they favored McCombs' vocals over previous vocalist Jason Jones'.[citation needed] Two songs on the album were produced by Funny Farm Records, owned by Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx and former Beautiful Creatures guitarist DJ Ashba. The remaining tracks have been recorded with producer Ben Schigel at the Dallas-based January Sound Studio.
In January 2008, the band announced that they would be heading out on a North American tour as special guests of Saliva.[2]
[edit] Members
- Ryan McCombs - Lead Vocals
- C.J. Pierce - Guitars, Backing Vocals
- Stevie Benton - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Mike Luce - Drums, Backing Vocals
[edit] Former members
- Dave Williams - Vocals
- Jason Jones - Vocals
[edit] Discography
[edit] Demo
| Album Name | Released | No. of tracks |
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| Drowning Pool Demo | 1999 | 9 |
[edit] Albums/EPs
| Album Name | Released | No. of tracks |
Length | Peak | Chart |
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| Pieces of Nothing EP | 2000 | 6 | 24:34 | ||
| Sinner | June 5, 2001 | 11 | 37:29 | 14 | The Billboard 200 |
| Desensitized | April 20, 2004 | 11 | 38:33 | 17 | The Billboard 200 |
| Full Circle | August 7, 2007 | 13 | 48:58 | 64 |
The Billboard 200 Top Independent Albums |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart peak positions | Album | ||
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| U.S. | U.S. Main. |
U.S. Mod. |
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| 2001 | "Bodies" | 119 | 6 | 12 | Sinner |
| 2002 | "Sinner" | — | 28 | 36 | |
| 2002 | "Tear Away" | — | 18 | 37 | |
| 2004 | "Step Up" | — | 7 | — | Desensitized |
| 2004 | "Love and War" | — | 21 | — | |
| 2004 | "Killin' Me" | — | 28 | — | |
| 2007 | "Soldiers" | — | 20 | — | Full Circle |
| 2007 | "Enemy" | — | 20 | — | |
[edit] Other song appearances
| Track | Appearance | Year |
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| "Break You" | The Scorpion King | 2002 |
| "Creeping Death" | Ozzfest 2002, cover | 2002 |
| "The Game" | WWF Forceable Entry | 2002 |
| "Bodies (Vrenna xXx Mix)" | xXx | 2002 |
| "The Man Without Fear" feat. Rob Zombie | Daredevil | 2003 |
| "Step Up" | The Punisher | 2004 |
| "Rise Up!" | WWE ThemeAddict: The Music, Vol. 6 | 2006 |
| "Rise Up 2006" | WWE Wreckless Intent | 2006 |
[edit] Video Discography
- Sinema, released 2002
[edit] Notes
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- Comedy / Metal band Psychostick perform a parody of "Bodies" titled "I Can Only Count To Four". A video of the performance can be found on YouTube.
- Other Drowning Pool songs have also been used by World Wrestling Entertainment. "Sinner" was used for Vengeance 2001, "Tear Away" for WrestleMania X8, and "Step Up" for WrestleMania XX. Currently, "Rise Up 2006" is used as the SmackDown! brand's official theme.http://chrissysstillbreathing.blogspot.com "Rise Up" is found on the album WWE ThemeAddict: The Music, Vol. 6 and was originally recorded with Jason Jones. However, new version of the song recorded with Ryan McCombs was featured as a bonus downloadable track for the WWE Wreckless Intent album.
- Drowning Pool's song "Bodies" has been used multiple times by World Wrestling Entertainment. "Bodies" was the official theme song for SummerSlam 2001, One Night Stand 2005 and 2006, and December to Dismember 2006. It was also used as the ECW brand's official theme from June 13, 2006 until July 10, 2007.
- Their song "Follow" would be featured in the soundtrack of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 soundtrack album.
- The song "Sinner" would also be the main theme song for Jet Li's movie The One. The song "Bodies" is also featured in the first fight scene.
- Their single "Step Up" was featured in the end credits for 2004 film The Punisher. The video for the song can be found in the special features section of the DVD.http://brayahandbradan.blogspot.com
- Ring of Honor wrestler Kevin Steen uses their song "Tear Away" as his entrance theme.
- On their late 2006 to early 2007 tour they have performed "Cowboys from Hell" and "Message in Blood" by Pantera in memory of Dimebag Darrell, and have also played Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell" live on their 2007 tour.
- They recently appeared on Fuse's show, The Sauce.
- The band included 3 songs on the English release of the Dragon Ball Z feature movie Cooler's Revenge. They are "Reminded", "Mute", and "Told You So", all three originally from the album Sinner, the band's debut album.
- The band launched a national concert tour titled "This is For the Soldiers" to support expanded health care for veterans returning from Iraq & Afghanistan.
- On Memorial Day, May 25, 2008, ESPN's Sportscenter did a short feature on Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge entering the game to Drowning Pool's "Soldiers." He chose the song as his entrance theme in Spring Training in 2008 as a way to honor the troops. Members of Drowning Pool were featured in the piece.
- The song "Bodies" was used to promote the 2008 film Rambo. [1]
[edit] External links
- Official Website
- Drowning Pool at MySpace
- Drowning Pool StreetTeam
- Drowning Pool Polish Site
- Drowning Pool Official Store
- A Tribute to Drowning Pool's "Sinner"
- FR*A interview with Drowning Pool
[edit] References
- ^ DROWNING POOL Confirms New Album Title - Feb. 26, 2007 Posted 26 February, 2007
- ^ Komodo Rock | Drowning Pool Announce Tour With Saliva
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