1. Drowning Pool is a heavy metal/nu… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands by this name:
1. Drowning Pool is a heavy metal/nu metal band from Dallas, Texas formed in 1997 that rose to prominence while playing along with Ozzy Osbourne during Ozzfest. 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 the song "Bodies" was infrequently heard on many radio stations due to the sensitivity of those families' loved ones who jumped from the towers. In August 2002 the lead singer of the band, Dave Williams, died in his tour bus of heart failure.
After Williams' death, the band decided to carry on and began searching for a new singer.
In 2003, the band found a new singer in Jason Jones who took place of Dave Williams in the wake of his death. They released the album Desensitized in 2004.
Jason's departure from Drowning Pool was publically announced on June 14, 2005, due to irreconcilable differences. Jones would later join the hard rock band A.M. Conspiracy. Almost immediately, rumours started swirling concerning the new singer's identity, most of them pointing to former SOiL singer Ryan McCombs. Drowning Pool announced that the singer would be formally announced August 25 at the Ozzfest date in Dallas, Texas, where Drowning Pool will do a one off performance on the main stage. On July 20th, 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.
In spring of 2006, Drowning Pool announced that they had parted ways with Wind-Up Records. As of June 30th, Wind-Up's website has been updated to confirm this.
In October 2006, a new song called No More was announced to be released on the Saw III soundtrack, their first track (besides the second version of Rise Up) with Ryan McCombs on vocals.
On February 26, 2007, it was announced that the band has signed a new deal with Eleven Seven Music, after receiving offers from Century Media and Sanctuary Records.[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 is, "Full Circle" and was released on July 24th, 2007 nationwide. 2 songs on the album were being produced by Funny Farm Records, owned by Motley Crue 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 Studios.
In January 2008, the band announced that they would be heading out on a North American tour as special guests of Saliva.
The band is currently set to release their newest, self-titled studio album on April 27th 2010 featuring their newest single "Feel Like I Do".
In 2011 Ryan McCombs and Drowning Pool has part ways. Ryan has become the permanent vocalist for SOiL once again.
In 2012 Drowning Pool has announced that new vocalist is Suicide Hook singer Jasen Moreno.
After parting ways with former singer Ryan McCombs, Drowning Pool recruited Moreno to go on the road with them. He made his live debut with the band on July 8 at a show in Ardmore, Okla.
Drowning Pool’s have teamed up with producer Kato Khandwalla for their fifth studio album, the first to feature Moreno. The disc is due out in early 2013.
In 2023 McCombs returned and replaced Moreno as vocalist
Current members
Ryan McCombs - Vocals (2005-2011,2023-Present)
C.J. Pierce - Lead Guitar
Stevie Benton - Bass Guitar
Mike Luce - Drums
Former Members
Jason Moreno - Vocals (2012-2023)
Dave "Stage" Williams - Vocals (2000-2002)
Jason "Gong" Jones - Vocals (2003-2005)
Ryan McCombs - Vocals (2005-2011)
More information on the band's official website: www.drowningpool.com.
2. Drowning Pool (2) was an avant-rock quartet (Andrew Crane on vocals, Adam Elesh on guitar, Brett Smith on bass) from Los Angeles that released the following song collections: Drowning Pool (1986), comprised of recording sessions available previously as their early cassette releases, the double album Satori (Nate Starkman and Son, 1987), the EP Nierika (Viva Records, 1988) and the instrumental album Aphonia (Nate Starkman and Son, 1989). Their music was a mixture of new wave metal, psychedelia, world-music, ambient and industrial.
They changed their name to Mumbles and no traceable appearance has been on record since then.
Sermon
Drowning Pool Lyrics
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When I needed a friend
Where was god
When I came to an end
Where was god
When I lost my mind
Where was god
When I couldn't find
Don't want to be up or down
Where was love
When I felt like hate
Where was hate
When I felt like love
Where were you
When you said you'd be there
Where was the fear
When I said I was scared
Tell me what you believe
I'll tell you
What you should see
'Cause I don't know
Who to trust
My heart is filled with disgust
I can't take this
Ladies and gentlemen
May I have your attention
Are you ready for the joke
Are you ready for the
Great deception
The lyrics of Drowning Pool’s “Sermon” express a sense of loss, hopelessness, and disillusionment with the idea of God and love. The main character seems to be questioning their faith in a higher power, asking where God was when they needed support, comfort, and guidance. The lines “Where was god / When I needed a friend” show an individual in a time of crisis seeking help from above. However, they feel abandoned and alone, betrayed by the idea of a caring, loving deity. The repeated use of “Where was God?” emphasizes the character’s sense of betrayal and disillusionment.
The question of “Where was love” is also present in the lyrics. The singer feels that when they needed love, they only found hate. They are confused and unsure where to turn to find solace and comfort. The lines “'Cause I don't know / Who to trust / My heart is filled with disgust” contribute to the idea that the character has lost their way, and their trust in others and the idea of a higher power is shaken.
The song's distinct guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and driving beat create a sense of urgency and anger that further conveys the character's frustration and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Where was god
In my time of need and despair, why wasn't God there to help me?
When I needed a friend
When I needed someone to lean on and support me.
When I came to an end
When my life was in shambles and everything seemed hopeless.
When I lost my mind
When I was mentally unstable and struggling to cope with life's challenges.
When I couldn't find
When I was lost, searching for guidance and direction.
Don't want to be up or down
I don't want to feel happy or sad, I just want to feel nothing.
Where was love
When I was filled with hate, why wasn't there anyone to show me love?
When I felt like hate
When negativity consumed me and I couldn't escape the darkness.
Where was hate
When I tried to turn my feelings of love off, why did I still feel affection?
When I felt like love
When I wanted to shut off my emotions completely but couldn't.
Where were you
When I needed someone to be there for me, where were you?
When you said you'd be there
When you promised to support and stand by me through thick and thin.
Where was the fear
Why wasn't I scared when I really should have been?
When I said I was scared
When I was terrified and alone, why wasn't anyone there to comfort me?
Tell me what you believe
Share your beliefs with me so I can better understand your perspective.
I'll tell you
In return, I'll explain what I think is the right way to see things.
What you should see
I believe there is a certain way to perceive the world that is correct.
'Cause I don't know
I'm lost and struggling to understand what is right and wrong.
Who to trust
I don't know who to rely on or believe in anymore.
My heart is filled with disgust
I feel intense rejection and disappointment towards the world and those in it.
I can't take this
I feel overwhelmed and unable to handle the burdens of life.
Ladies and gentlemen
Everyone, pay attention.
May I have your attention
Please give me your undivided attention.
Are you ready for the joke
Do you want to hear the harsh, unpleasant truth?
Are you ready for the
Are you prepared to face the reality of the situation?
Great deception
The world as we know it is not what it seems, we are being lied to and deceived.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DAVID WILLIAMS, C.J. PIERCE, MICHAEL LUCE, STEPHEN BENTON
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