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Drowning Pool Shares New Song "Madness"
Texan heavy metal outfit Drowning Pool has posted a new song online entitled, "Madness." You can check it out below. The single is the second serving of new music since vocalist Ryan McCombs (also of Soil,) returned to the band in 2023, following "Revolution (The Final Amen)" in September of last year. The quartet plans to release a new album later this year.
Drowning Pool also recently announced a headlining tour of the United Kingdom, where they'll be joined by Spineshank and (hed)PE on the following dates:
November 6 Manchester, UK – Academy 2
November 7 Northampton, UK – Roadmender
November 8 Norwich, UK – The LCR
November 9 Newcastle, UK – Boiler Shop
November 10 Glasgow, UK – The Garage
November 12 Belfast, IRE – Limelight
November 13 Dublin, IRE – Academy
November 14 Bradford, UK – Nightrain
November 15 Wolverhampton, UK – KK’s Steel Mill
November 14 Bristol, UK – SWX
November 16 Torquay, UK – The Foundry
November 19 Nottingham, UK – Rock City
November 20 London, UK – O2 Academy Islington
November 21 Margate, UK – Dreamland
November 22 Brighton, UK – Chalk
November 23 Southampton, UK – The 1865 More...
Drowning Pool & Spineshank Announces UK Tour Dates
Two of America's biggest reunited names from the nu metal era have announced that they will be teaming up this Autumn for a tour of the United Kingdom. Drowning Pool, who are currently finishing up a European tour supporting Godsmack and P.O.D. has confirmed that they will be returning to Britain towards the end of the year, alongside California natives Spineshank. Opening the shows will be Hed PE, who celebrated their thirtieth anniversary last year. Tickets will go on sale at 10am BST on April 9th.
The tour dates are as follows:
November 6 Manchester, UK – Academy 2
November 7 Northampton, UK – Roadmender
November 8 Norwich, UK – The LCR
November 9 Newcastle, UK – Boiler Shop
November 10 Glasgow, UK – The Garage
November 12 Belfast, IRE – Limelight
November 13 Dublin, IRE – Academy
November 14 Bradford, UK – Nightrain
November 15 Wolverhampton, UK – KK’s Steel Mill
November 14 Bristol, UK – SWX
November 16 Torquay, UK – The Foundry
November 19 Nottingham, UK – Rock City
November 20 London, UK – O2 Academy Islington
November 21 Margate, UK – Dreamland
November 22 Brighton, UK – Chalk
November 23 Southampton, UK – The 1865
Drowning Pool Shares "Revolution" Lyric Video
Drowning Pool, the iconic heavy metal band known for their electrifying performances and chart-topping hits, is thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated new single "Revolution (The Final Amen)" via SBG Records. This release marks a significant moment for the band, as it is their first release with vocalist Ryan McCombs in 13 years!
Sirius XM Octane premiered the single yesterday, September 19th!
In celebration of the new single, Drowning Pool will be at Will Call Bar tonight, September 20th from 4 - 6 PM for "Hard Rock Happy Hour"! Chazz from Power Chords will be interviewing the band. Don’t miss this exclusive event—grab a drink and rock out with the band!" More...
Saliva Premiere New Single “Come Back Stronger”
Saliva is set to release their new album, "Revelation," on September 08th via Megaforce Records. The album follows the passing of the band's co-founding guitarist, Wayne Swinny, in March. Despite his untimely death, Swinny's performances and creative contributions are present on "Revelation," a project the band had been diligently working on for years. The latest single from the album is titled "Come Back Stronger," and you can stream it via YouTube and Spotify below.
Bobby Amaru, the band's vocalist, commented on the album's significance: More...
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Drowning Pool Reunites With Singer Ryan McCombs
As first reported by Metal Edge, Soil vocalist Ryan McCombs has rejoined Drowning Pool, with whom he appeared on two studio albums, "Full Circle" and "Drowning Pool," as well as a live album, "Loudest Common Denominator," before leaving in 2011. Fortunately for Soil fans, McCombs will continue to front them too. The quartet will play their reunion show tonight at Club L.A. in Destin, Florida, before headlining the Throwdown At The Campground festival tomorrow.
Said McCombs, "When I stepped away from music back in 2004, I only got back into the mix because it was with [Drowning Pool members] C.J., Stephen and Mike, and because it was also a way for me to be a small part of keeping their music with Dave [late Drowning Pool vocalist Dave Williams] alive. Just being back in the same room together after so many years, gearing up for these shows, was a quick reminder as to why I considered them to be my best friends in the business back in the day. As everyone living life can attest to, sometimes our days can get messy - but in the words of one Dave Williams, ‘Everything happens for reasons, I just don’t know…’ Some of the greatest moments in my career came about as a member of DP and I’m really thankful for the opportunity to perform with them once again."
Added drummer Mike Luce, "I’m very happy that Soil and Drowning Pool are in a spot now where we not only co-exist, but are close enough as friends to move forward together. We support and respect each other enough for us to make sure they can keep doing what they do, and for them to allow us to revisit a bunch of these cool tunes we played a decade-plus ago, with the singer who we viewed as the archetype after Dave passed. We can’t wait to get onstage together again and see where this leads."
"It’s exciting as hell having Ryan McCombs rocking out with us again," said guitarist C.J. Pierce. "It’s been 13 years since the last time we were in a rehearsal room together, and from the second we hit that first note it was like we never skipped a beat. I’ve never felt such a connection as musicians, true friends and family as I do with Mike, Stevie and Ryan. I can’t wait to share the stage together again."
"Never say never," said bassist Stevie Benton. "It’s hard to believe it’s been over 10 years since we shared a stage with Ryan. I think, deep down, we always knew this reunion would happen."
Additionally, McCombs’ band mates in Soil stated: "Ryan has extensive history with both Soil and Drowning Pool, so when the opportunity arose for him to move forward as the singer of both bands, we knew we could make it work together. Both bands aren’t kids anymore, and we’ve all grown as people, mended past hard feelings, and are approaching the 25-year marks. Ryan wants to work. He wants to tour and play as much as possible, and this allows him to do that. As Dave Williams said just days before his passing, ‘Anywhere there is electricity for DP and Soil to play together, let’s do it…’"
Tallah Premiere New Single & Music Video
Tallah premiere a new advance track titled “For The Recognition“ from their forthcoming new studio effort “The Generation Of Danger“, out in stores on November 18th, 2022 via Earache Records. A new official music video for that single is streaming below as well.
Explains frontman Justin Bonitz: More...
Drowning Pool Premiere New Single "Choke"
Drowning Pool premiere a new track titled “Choke“streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. It’s the second single to arrive from the group’s forthcoming first new album in 6 years named “Strike A Nerve“, due out on September 30th through T-Boy/UMe.
Comments guitarist CJ Pierce: More...
Drowning Pool Reveals New Album Title
Multi-platinum artists and Texas heavy rockers, Drowning Pool, will release their forthcoming studio album, "Strike A Nerve," via UMe/T-Boy. This is Drowning Pool’s seventh studio album and third with frontman Jasen Moreno.
Founding members C.J. Pierce, Stevie Benton and Mike Luce have played together for an uninterrupted 25 years, with Moreno joining the band in 2012. The singer’s 2013 debut, "Resilience," was recently RIAA-certified gold, further cementing Drowning Pool’s presence as a pioneer of the nu-metal movement and one of the new millennium’s premier hard rock/heavy metal crossovers.
Fueled by the hit singles "Bodies," "Tear Away" and title track "Sinner," the band’s 2001 debut is currently RIAA-certified platinum and closing in on double-platinum status. With a platinum album and two gold records already on their résumé , Drowning Pool are looking to the future with the new release.
"I’m so grateful for such a big opportunity and proud of everyone’s hard work that afforded us this chance," says lead singer Jasen Moreno. "It’s been such a flood of emotions since we started recording this album and talking to Universal. It almost didn’t seem real when everything was put on pause because of Covid. I’m so eager for people to hear the new record and get out there and perform it live. I’m very excited and I welcome the pressure of the moment, but what I feel most is gratitude and anticipation for what the future holds." More...
(hed)p.e. Premiere New Track & Music Video
(hed)p.e.‘s new official music video for their track “Hurricane” has premiered online streaming via YouTube for you below. That song is taken from the band’s latest studio full-length, “Califas Worldwide“, out in stores now. Gabriel Carrer produced the video:
Comments vocalist Jared Gomes: More...
Slam/Goregrind Tribute Album To Nü-Metal Streaming
Imploding Sounds Records‘ slam/brutal death metal/goregrind tribute to the nü-metal genre saw a release this past Friday, February 14th. You can stream it in its entirety via Bandcamp below.
Track listing: More...
Make America Rock Again Tour Announced
The "Make America Rock Again" tour is back for its second annual sojourn, bringing America's hard-rocking party to your backyard.
The tour will feature a line-up consisting of lauded Creed vocalist Scott Stapp in the headlining spot (performing Creed hits with his full band), alt-rock giants Sick Puppies, massive heavy rock crew Drowning Pool, modern rock royalty Trapt, and metallic rockers Adelitas Way.
To be announced soon, select dates will feature special guest performances by more of today's biggest rock bands. Between them, these acclaimed artists share two Grammy wins, six Grammy nominations, 25 Top 10-charting hit songs (including seven #1 hits), and 30+ million albums sold!
*Select dates feature different forms of the line-up, see next to each date for line-up. Dates with no line-up listed next to them feature the full bill. More...
Drowning Pool Announces "Not So Silent Night" Tour
Drowning Pool is pleased to announce an upcoming U.S. headline trek - dubbed the "Not-So-Silent Night" tour - which will visit several eastern and central U.S. cities during the 2016 holiday season.
The band will be joined by special guests Gemini Syndrome, 9Electric, and Red Tide Rising. The tour kicks off November 29th in Colorado Springs, CO and will come to a close just before Christmas with a Toys For Tots homecoming show at Trees in Dallas, TX.
In celebration of the tour launch, check out the brand new 360 degree lyric video for the track "Hell To Pay" below. Vocalist Jasen Moreno of Drowning Pool states:
"Jasen here, and I'm so stoked to announce our winter tour on home soil. Just returned from our first time in India where the crowds are insane - we had such a great time, now we just want to keep the party going! We really can't think of a better way to end our year than kicking some ass with our favorite peeps here at home - get ready, 'cause we're headed y'all's way with our friends in Gemini Syndrome, 9Electric and Red Tide Rising, and there will even be some select appearances by everyone's favorite 80-plus rocker, John Hetlinger. See you soon, America!" More...
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Chicago Open Air Day One
I've never been to an open air music festival. Mostly since most music fests have only one or two artists who I like and try to jam as many different styles of music into one festival as possible to the point where they have no target audience anymore. Lollapalooza is perhaps the biggest offender in that regard to he point where it appeals to both everyone and nobody simultaneously. But thankfully Chicago finally got a metal festival of its own to compensate for a lot of the directionless festivals that the city is known for that have kept me at bay for so long.
Milwaukee Metalfest closed up around a decade ago so Chicago getting a heavy metal festival was (literally) music to my ears. The Rust Belt had nothing in the way of metal festivals and the only other big metal fests have been Rocklahoma, Maryland Deathfest, New England Metal and Hardcore Fest and 70,000 Tons of Metal. As somebody who doesn't live within driving distance from Oklahoma, Maryland, Massachusetts or Florida, I was incredibly excited for something to hit the Midwest as it was long overdue.
But the part that got me most excited was the potential for the future. Specifically a future where artists who only do festivals and mini-tours can finally hit a big outdoor stage and do so in my hometown. Think Anaal Nathrakh, Samael, Ihsahn, Pig Destroyer and Zardonic being able to not only play a real festival show in the Midwest but also be introduced to a whole new audience who would be coming for the far more mainstream headliner. At the very least, the fest could use some less obscure second stage openers and some more foreign bands who haven't come to America for years like Primordial, Vreid or Orphaned Land. But for a brand new festival, the lineup wasn't bad by any means, particularly when it came to headliners. It's a possible future outlet for all the cool stuff that I would never otherwise get to see in coming years which is what got me psyched more than anything else.
I waited in the mother of all lines upon arriving on Friday for a full 90 minutes. Everyone wanted to be in early to catch the opening band on the opening day of the inaugural festival. And the person in front of me was the evil doppelganger of a friend of mine from college. Same body. Same haircut. Same facial features. Same teeth. It was just completely uncanny, especially since one of them lives in west Iowa and the other in east Nebraska. More...
Drowning Pool To Perform With 82 Year Old
Drowning Pool recently surged to viral status after 82-year-old Navy veteran and aerospace manager John Hetlinger performed his favorite karaoke track "Bodies" on the NBC competition show America's Got Talent. Video of the performance instantly exploded online, with over 7 million views in the first two weeks... and counting.
Shortly after the outpouring of attention, Drowning Pool guitarist CJ Pierce sat down for a chat with Entertainment Weekly, inviting Hetlinger to perform during an upcoming set at Chicago Open Air. Hetlinger replied on Twitter accepting the invitation, and the rest is history!
Hetlinger will join Drowning Pool onstage at Chicago Open Air during a 2:00pm set on Friday the 15th. John Hetlinger states, "I am really amped-up to see y'all when Drowning Pool and I join you in Chicago this Friday afternoon for the Chicago Open Air festival. We are going to have a blast together - let the bodies hit the floor!" More...
Drowning Pool Kicking Off USO Shows
Drowning Pool heads out today on a fifth USO tour to perform and visit with service members stationed at Andersen Air Force Base (April 6, Guam), Kadena Air Base (April 8, Japan) and Camp Foster (April 9, Japan). This particular visit is in conjunction with the USO's Campaign to Connect.
Guitarist C.J. Pierce states, "We love giving back, it's the least we can do. ... There are a lot of families involved in the armed forces and we love giving them a hand. It's definitely great for us to go overseas and play at different bases. I think 2005 was our first one (Iraq and Kuwait) and it's personal for us. Each one of us has someone in our family somewhere in the armed forces and it's all about those friends and families."
In addition to these USO tour dates, fans can catch Drowning Pool live on these upcoming shows:
4/10 - Bangkok, Thailand @ The Rock Pub
4/13 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong @ Hidden Agenda
4/17 - Jakarta, Indonesia @ HAMMERSONIC 2016
4/22 & 4/23 - Orlando, FL @ Central Florida Fairgrounds
5/5 - Toledo, OH @ Realm - w/ Saliva
5/6 - Lexington, KY @ The Manchester Music Hall - w/ Saliva
5/7 - Cleveland, OH @ The Odeon - w/ Saliva
5/14 - Kansas City, MO @ Liberty Memorial - KQRC Rockfest
5/29 - Dallas, TX @ Gexa Energy Pavilion - KEGL BFD
6/12 - Inwood, WV @ Summer Jam
7/15 - Bridgeview, IL @ Toyota Park - Chicago Open Air
7/16 - Mansfield, OH @ Ohio State Reformatory - Ink in the Clink
8/13 - Brownfield, TX @ 4B Wild West Bike Rally
8/19 - Glen Flora, WI @ The Northwoods Rock Rally More...
South By Southwest 2016 Schedule
Chuck Loesch of 101 X, No Control Radio posted information on the metal bands appearing at South By South West 2016 (SXSW).
Monday 3/14/16
Wicked Bad Concerts/ at the Swan Dive FREE w/ RSVP
STAGE
7:00pm - Smoky Mirror
8:00pm - The Dirty Seeds
9:00pm - Summit
10:00pm - Oddfellows
11:00pm - White Dog
12:00am - Black Tabs
FLOOR
7:30pm - Mountain Rag
8:30pm - Ladykiller
9:30pm - Foxmoor Express
10:30pm - Thunderkief
11:30pm - Orcanaut
PATIO
7:15pm - Amplified Heat
8:15pm - Greenbeard
9:15pm - R.I.P.
10:15pm - Crypt Trip
11:15pm - Glitter Wizard
12:15am - The Great Electric Quest More...
Drowning Pool Releases "By The Blood" Video
Drowning Pool just released a new video for "By the Blood" off latest album Hellelujah, which is out now via Entertainment One Music.
The band is also currently on the road with Audiotopsy and Violent New Breed. Remaining dates on the trek are as follows:
3/2/2016 - Tyler, TX @ Cowboys
3/3/2016 - Lava Cantina - Baton Rouge, LA
3/5/2016 - The Warehouse - Clarksville, TN
3/10/2016 - Main Street Station - Daytona Beach, FL
3/13/2016 - Speaking Rock - Socorro, TX More...
Audiotopsy Announces Shows With Drowning Pool
Audiotopsy - the powerhouse foursome featuring guitarist Greg Tribbett (Mudvayne, Hell Yeah), drummer Matt McDonough (Mudvayne), vocalist Billy Keeton (Skrape) and bassist Perry Stern - released the "Natural Causes" debut in October 2015 via Napalm Records.
The band will also return to the road in North America alongside Drowning Pool and Violent New Breed. The tour starts February 11th in Ft Wayne, IN and runs through March 10th in Daytona Beach, FL. A complete list of tour dates can be found below, with more to be added soon.
2/11: Fort Wayne, IN @ The Rusty Spur
2/12: Chesterfield, MI @ Diesel Concert Lounge
2/14: Ringle, WI @ Q&Z Expo Center
2/15: Moorhead, MN @ The Garage Bar
2/16: Waterloo, IA @ Spicoli's Grill/The Reverb Rock
2/18: Golden, CO @ Buffalo Rose
2/19: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Royal
2/20: Idaho Falls, ID @ Hitt Event Center
2/22: Chico, CA @ Lost on Main
2/23: Los Angeles, CA @ Los Globos
2/24: Mesa, AZ @ Club Red
2/25: Lubbock, TX @ Jakes Backroom
2/26: San Antonio, TX @ Fitzgeralds
2/28: Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
3/2: Tyler, TX @ Cowboys
3/3: Baton Rouge, LA @ Lava Cantina
3/5: Clarksville, TN @ The Warehouse
3/10: Daytona Beach, FL @ Main Street Station More...
Drowning Pool Gearing Up For U.S. Shows
Drowning Pool has announced a string of headlining tour dates serving as the first wave of support for forthcoming LP "Hellelujah," due out on February 5th, 2016 via Entertainment One Music
Audiotopsy and Violent New Breed will serve as support on these dates. "We're beyond excited to finally get out on the road in support of our new LP," says guitarist CJ Pierce. "We know Drowning Pool fans are eager to hear new music live, they'll definitely get that and more at these live shows!"
2/11/2016 - The Rusty Spur - Ft Wayne, IN
2/12/2016 - Diesel Concert Lounge - Chesterfield, MI
2/14/2016 - Q & Z Expo Center - Ringle, WI
2/18/2016 - Buffalo Rose - Golden, CO
2/19/2016 - The Royal - Salt Lake City, UT
2/20/2016 - Hitt Event Center - Idaho Falls, ID
2/22/2016 - Lost on Main - Chico, CA
2/24/2016 - Club Red - Mesa, AZ
2/25/2016 - Jake's - Lubbock, TX
2/26/2016 - Fitzgerald's - San Antonio, TX
3/3/2016 - Lava Cantina - Baton Rouge, LA
3/5/2016 - The Warehouse - Clarksville, TN
3/10/2016 - Main Street Station - Daytona Beach, FL
3/13/2016 - Speaking Rock - Socorro, TX More...
Drowning Pool Premieres New Song "Hell To Pay"
Drowning Pool premieres a new song entitled "Hell To Pay", taken from the upcoming new album "Hellelujuah", which will be out in stores February 5 via eOne Music.
Check out now "Hell To Pay" below.