Music as torture, federal incompetence on swine Nov 14, 2009
Various high-tone groups - e.g., Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against the Machine, R.E.M. and Drowning Pool - have joined with the National Campaign to Close Guantanamo to protest the use of their noise during enhanced interrogations of jihadists. In a statement R.E.M. termed such use horrific and anti-American. (Juneau Empire)
R.E.M., Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails Join Campaign To Close Guantanamo Bay Oct 23, 2009
It's anti-American, period,' said R.E.M. about the practice of using their music and others' at high volumes to intimidate detainees. " According to in a statement announcing their participation in the coalition, R.E.M. said, "We have spent the past 30 years supporting causes related to peace and justice. (VHI.com -- Music News)
REM call for Guantanamo closure Oct 23, 2009
In 2003, he was questioned while being "exposed to variable lighting patterns" and repeated plays of a song called Let the Bodies Hit the Floor by the band Drowning Pool. Jayne Huckerby, from New York University's Center for Human Rights and Global Justice, said loud music was also played at clandestine prisons run by the CIA.. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Musicians crank up the volume on Guantanamo debate Oct 22, 2009
Over a 10-day period in July 2003, Slahi was questioned by an interrogator called "Mr. X" while being "exposed to variable lighting patterns" and repeated playing of a song called "Let the Bodies Hit the Floor" by the band Drowning Pool, according to the committee's report. Maj. (Anchorage Daily News)
Phillies Get The Jump Jeff Gross/Getty ImagesAfter a scoreless ninth in Game 1, Brad Lidge has not surrendered a run in 11 straight postseason appearances.Brad Lidge is pitching like he did last postseason, and that is bad news for the Dodgers. Ted Keith says the Phillies seized control of the series thanks to their bullpen's effort in Game 1. Oct 16, 2009
It is not Lidge's music -- he prefers "Soldiers" by Drowning Pool -- but it was nevertheless an appropriate background song as he began a one-inning performance that ended with a win for the Phillies, a save for Lidge, and yet another booster shot of confidence for a formerly sagging Phillies bullpen. Nobody will confuse Lidge for Rivera, but the much-maligned Phillies closer has actually been doing a pretty decent Rivera impersonation over the past two Octobers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Music: the week ahead Aug 13, 2009
Motley Crue, Godsmack, Theory of a Deadman, Drowning Pool, and Charm City Devils bring the hard-rock heat, rain or shine. 4 p.m. Aug. 19. (Boston Globe)
Today in History Jul 16, 2009
Rock singer Ryan McCombs (Drowning Pool) is 35. Actress AnnaLynne McCord is 22. (Yahoo News)
Jam Saturday scene Jun 25, 2009
JAM 2009 on Saturday, June 20, but that didn't stop a gaggle of fans hitting the scene to check out the day's performers like Dead Confederate, Joan Jett, Dickey Betts, Drowning Pool and Jackson's own David Banner. The heat didn't stop Metromix's camera, either once again we braved the humidity to bring your these photos of the fun. (The Clarion-Ledger)
JAM'ers bake - but party Jun 21, 2009
JAM music and arts festival brought acts including Guster and Carolina Liar on Friday and Joan Jett lackhearts, Drowning Pool and David Banner on Saturday. Attendance was light Saturday afternoon but picked up as the sun set. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mtley Cre/Bones May 21, 2009
FeaturingMotley Crue, Godsmack, Theory of A Deadman, Drowning Pool, Charm City Devils. Riverbend Music Center6295 Kellogg Ave.Cincinnati, Ohio 45230513-232-6220. (FOX19.com, OH)
Jett, Banner at Jackson's Jubilee!JAM May 7, 2009
Also on the roster are Drowning Pool, Carolina Liar, Medeski, Martin Tantric, Guster, JJ Grey , Blue Mountain, Dead Confederate and Daddy (Will Kimbrough Womack). The festival on Capitol Street in downtown Jackson is June 19-20. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A Conscientious Objector for These Times Apr 3, 2009
Ms. Rosenblum and Mr. Watlington are currently in talks with Tenth Street Entertainment to play a Papa Roach song, "Enough," over the end credits and cut a trailer with the music of the band Drowning Pool, in the hopes of drawing younger audiences. The filmmakers have been pleasantly surprised by the film's relevance, always a tricky element of documentaries, and are hopeful about its impact. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Cover Story: Testing VOD's Mettle Mar 23, 2009
To kick-start the plan, Mag Rack formed a marketing alliance with Cre Fest 2: The White Trash Circus, the summer 2009 tour headlined by heavy-metal rockers Mtley Cre and supported by such bands as Godsmack, Drowning Pool and Theory of a Deadman. Last summer's Cre Fest, with reported gross intake of $16. (Multichannel News)
Motley Crue And Carrie Underwood To Team Up In The Future? Mar 18, 2009
Motley Crue And Carrie Underwood To Team Up In The Future. Motley Crue And Carrie Underwood To Team Up In The Future. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Crue Fest 2 Line Up Announced Today Mar 17, 2009
Crue Fest 2 Starring: Motley Crue with Godsmack, Theory of a Deadman, Drowning Pool And Introducing Charm City Devils ... The follow-up to the most successful Rock Festival of last summer stars Motley Crue with Godsmack, Theory of a Deadman, Drowning Pool and introduces Charm City Devils ... In addition to announcing the line up, the Crue debuted a new music video featuring members of all five Crue Fest 2 bands performing the single "White Trash Circus." During the announcement Motley Crue was... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Airplay charts Feb 8, 2009
Choose a format to jump to that chart. Single Ladies (Put A Ring. (USA Today -- Life)
LP33.tv Beefs Up Management Team With Two Music Industry Veterans as Part of a Major 2009 Expansion Feb 7, 2009
The list includes Santogold, Trouble Andrew, The Killers, Twista, Drowning Pool, Rachel Yamagata, Secret Machines, Slim Thug, Ludacris, Sean Paul, and Forever The Sickest Kids, among others. The artist she most recently discovered, managed, and recommended for signing is Santogold, the breakout artist of 2008, and whose music is featured in the 2008/2009 Bud Light ad campaign; Ford and Converse have also launched new ad campaigns around her music. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
