Anyone familiar with Drowning Pool knows the back history on this heavy metal rock band – their first singer passed away suddenly and they went through a second singer before finding a good fit with (former) current singer and frontman Ryan McCombs (previously of Soil).
Today Drowning Pool announced McCombs will no longer be with the band (he’s gone back to Soil) and are currently looking for a new frontman and singer. The announcment was on their FB page and website:
“We have always been a band who has gained success despite having multiple singers…maybe we suffer from reverse ‘lead singer’s disease,” said C.J. Pierce. “Changing things up has not always been easy, but the band has become re-energized time and time again. We are looking to find a new singer who will give both us and, and most importantly our fans, the new adrenaline shot they deserve.” He went on to say, “We do wish Ryan great success in his future endeavors.”
McCombs, who had been part of the band since 2006, replaced singer Jason Jones, who joined Drowning Pool following the tragic passing of Dave Williams.
Drowning Pool is currently looking to find a suitable replacement for McCombs. In the meantime, they have already begun writing their 5th studio album in their hometown of Dallas. Drowning Pool is C.J. Pierce – guitar/ vocals, Stevie Benton – bass/vocals, and Mike Luce – drums/vocals.
It was my pleasure to meet and interview the entire band a few years back (find the interview here) and I found all four members of Drowning Pool to be articulate, well educated, respectful, and passionate about the band and about music in general. There is speculation of course, from fans and industry writers, but there always is. Unless one is directly involved, speculation is what it remains when any band changes members. Having spent a good portion of time with them all, I am biased – I wish them ALL well in their future endeavors.
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