Drowning Pool, Egypt Central, Another Black Day

Drowning Pool
Dallas-based heavy metal group Drowning Pool was one of the most promising bands of the early 2000s. Their debut album, Sinner, was certified platinum within six weeks of its release while their first single, "Bodies," was one of the most frequently aired videos on MTV by a new band.

Egypt Central
Based in Memphis and named after one of its roads, hard rock group Egypt Central were formed by lead singer John T. Falls in 2001. After being signed to LAVA Records in 2006, the band entered the studio to begin work on its debut album.

Another Black Day
Melodic, hard-hitting heavy metal outfit Another Black Day formed in 2004 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, around the talents of vocalist/guitarist Matthew Wilkof, drummer Angel Hernandez, and bassist Das Haas.