By Keavin Wiggins
Drowning Pool
- Sinema
Label: Wind-Up
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When the “Bodies
Hit The Floor” and propelled Drowning Pool into the platinum universe and
onto the mainstage at Ozzfest some people got the wrong impression of the
group and lumped them in with the much maligned world of nu-metal. When
in fact, Drowning Pool had more in common with Pantera than Korn. Ok, I’ll
bite they did use some of the tired and true nu-metal elements but the
music for the most part was an updated take on classic metal that bridged
the two worlds of music together.
Sadly, frontman Dave
Williams never got the opportunity to prove the nay Sayers wrong. The singles
that followed “Bodies” did well but never reached the critical mass of
their breakthrough hit and Dave’s tragic passing came before the group
was able to show the world at large what the group was really made of.
I had the chance to speak with the group and a rep from Wind-up backstage
at Ozzfest 01’, at the time “Bodies” was riding high in the charts and
Drowning Pool was on their way up. I asked the rep from Wind-up about the
group’s instant success and it turns out that it wasn’t planned that way.
Ironically, “Bodies” wasn’t originally meant as the vehicle to launch the
group. The record company threw it out as the first single to see if it
would stick and attract some young fans to the group before pulling all
the stops with the second single “Tear Away”.
That’s all water
under the bridge now but fortunately Wind-Up has put together this DVD
for those of us “who got it”. If you’re a fan of Drowning Pool than this
DVD is a must have. Not only do you get the group’s three videos but the
DVD is loaded with a wealth of extra features that more than justify the
purchase.
What’s inside? Literally
hours of material including live concert footage and rare home video of
the group from when they were starting out in the clubs. You also get interviews
with the band including old interviews with Dave and also new footage of
the band speaking about their friend and bandmate.
The real bonus is
the hilarious home video footage that was taken from Pantera guitarist
Dimebag’s personal collection. You can only imagine the mayhem Dimebag,
Dave and others can get into when you mix large amounts of alcohol and
illegal fireworks. The scene with Dimebag’s unusual wakeup call methods
that involve a roman candle will have you rolling and you’ll never forget
the scenes of Dave walking around naked with a diaper made of packing tape.
Dimebag even offers
his own unique tribute to his friend. Other musicians who crossed paths
with Dave through the years also offer their tributes including Sonny from
P.O.D., David Draiman of Disturbed, Rob Zombie, Zakk Wylde, and members
of Ill Nino, Adema, Seether, and Finger Eleven.
The disc is also
filled with some incredible concert footage including the group’s rendition
of the Motley Crue classic “Shout at the Devil” and some great behind the
scenes footage of the making of their music videos.
That would have been
more than enough for you money but the DVD also features rare, unreleased
songs as well. That alone justified the purchase for any diehard fan.
This DVD could have
been sort of a morbid tribute to Dave “Stage” Williams, who died well before
his time, instead it acts as more of a celebration of his life and talent.
It’s not hard to imagine that Dave would be very proud of “Sinema” as it
stands as a testament to the man not just the rockstar that died too young.
Dave lived for music and that comes through loud and clear in every frame
of this DVD.
Purchase
This DVD online
Visit
the official Drowning Pool Website for more info
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