Drowning
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Latest Drowning News
Below is our complete Drowning news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Drowning Posts Full Album Online
Chicago beatdown band Drowning will be releasing debut full-length album "Egotrip" on 2/26, but you can stream it early today in the player below, courtesy of Bloody-Disgusting.com.
"Growing up in Chicago you learn a lot from the streets," says vocalist Bryan Grantz. "Once you commit to a lifestyle there is no going back or backing down. You have to stand up for what you believe in through and through."
The "Egotrip" album features guest vocalists such as John Hoffman (Weekend Nachos), Rob Watson (Lionheart), and Matt Honeycutt (Kublai Khan). Additionally, the band enlisted Chicago rappers MoeCyrus and Baer Coon the Ewokk.
"Recording 'Egotrip' was both an amazing and challenging experience," says bassist Ryan Kramarz. "We knew we wanted to push ourselves as much as possible and let the sound come together organically. As a band, we aimed to take a big step away from the constraints of genres and expectations. We wanted to do something that we could indisputably call our own. We were also very fortunate to have so many talented friends to collaborate with. Every artist featured on this record are people we respect and love working with. Everyone brought something unique to the table and helped shape the overall sound of the album." More...
Drowning Premieres New Song "Dead End"
Chicago beatdown/hardcore metal outfit Drowning premieres a new song entitled "Dead End" featuring Kublai Khan vocalist Matt Honeycutt on guest vocals. The track is taken from the band's upcoming new album "Egotrip", which will be out in stores February 26th through Fast Break!.
Check out now "Dead End" below.
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Drowning Streams "Lord Of War"
Chicago beatdown band Drowning has inked a deal with the eastern PA hardcore label Fast Break Records.
The group will release debut full-length album "Egotrip" on 2/26, but you can stream the first single "Lord of War" now in the player below. The track features rapper (and fellow south side Chicago native) MoeCyrus.
"'Lord Of War' was written about the real life situation of trying to better yourself while having to handle your business," says vocalist Bryan Gantz. "Everyone has history and sometimes you are where you come from and rep what you rep. Growing up in Chicago you learn a lot from the streets. Once you commit to a lifestyle there is no going back or backing down. You have to stand up for what you believe in through and through. When the 'Lord Of War' calls he calls with no question."
The theme of guest vocalists continues throughout the album with contributions from Matt Honeycutt (Kublai Khan), John Hoffman (Weekend Nachos), Rob Watson (Lionheart) and Baer Coon the Ewokk.
"This is without a doubt the realest album we could have put together," says bassist Ryan Kramarz. "We went into the project with open minds and created something that encapsulates each member, our city, and the current state of things. This is Chicago Beatdown. This is Drowning." More...