Join us for an exclusive interview with Drowning Pool as they stop at The Limelight in Belfast on their 2025 tour! We dive into the band’s current run of shows, their reunion with vocalist Ryan McCombs, and their recent viral collaboration with rapper Offset. The band talks about their current touring rig, life on the road, the recent run of shows, and what fans can expect next from Drowning Pool as they move into a new era of music. From warm up technique, curing sickness with Irish whiskey, to plans for future releases, this is a must-watch for fans of heavy music & nu-metal!

Topics Covered • Reuniting with Ryan McCombs • Their collaboration with Offset & JID • Touring rig & gear talk • Highlights from the latest run of shows • What’s next for the band • Fun behind the scenes moments 🎸

About Drowning Pool

Formed in Dallas, Texas in 1996, Drowning Pool exploded onto the global scene with their platinum debut album Sinner and the iconic anthem “Bodies.” Nearly three decades later, they continue to deliver powerful riffs, huge choruses, and intense live performances! Solidifying their place as one of the most enduring bands of the 2000s metal era. If you enjoy the interview, hit LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more band interviews and tour coverage!

Drowning Pool – Current Show Run (2025–2026)

catch them live at a town near you

06 Nov 2025 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy 2

07 Nov 2025 – Northampton, UK – Roadmender

08 Nov 2025 – Norwich, UK – Nick Rayns LCR, UEA

09 Nov 2025 – Newcastle upon Tyne, UK – Boiler Shop

10 Nov 2025 – Glasgow, Scotland – Glasgow Garage

12 Nov 2025 – Belfast, Northern Ireland – The Limelight 1

13 Nov 2025 – Dublin, Ireland – The Academy

14 Nov 2025 – Bradford, UK – Nightrain

15 Nov 2025 – Wolverhampton, UK – KK’s Steel Mill

16 Nov 2025 – Bristol, UK – Electric Bristol

18 Nov 2025 – Torquay, UK – The Foundry

19 Nov 2025 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City

20 Nov 2025 – London, UK – O2 Academy Islington

21 Nov 2025 – Margate, UK – Dreamland (Ballroom)

22 Nov 2025 – Brighton, UK – Chalk

23 Nov 2025 – Southampton, UK – The 1865

04 Dec 2025 – Houston, TX, USA – Warehouse Live Midtown

05 Dec 2025 – Dallas, TX, USA – Trees

Catch our previous interview with Spineshank & coming soon our interview eith Hed PE who were also playing!

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🔥 The Rig Rundown | Ep. 32 - with @pistoffers & @the_benjineer from Lord of the Lost

We got an exclusive peek behind the curtain before their show at The Limelight Belfast and got full rig rundowns of both their guitar setups! 🎸

Expect mayhem, power, and pure showmanship 🤘

⸻ 🎧 Connect With Lord of the Lost • Official website: lordofthelost.de

 • Spotify: Lord of the Lost on Spotify

 • Latest Album: OPVS NOIR Vol. 1

 🎬 Official Music Video LORD OF THE LOST – One Of Us Will Be Next (Official Video)

 🎟️ Tour & Tickets • Full tour dates & tickets: tour.lordofthelost.de

 Hosted by Pete Renshaw & Chanel No.666 🎙️

Episode 31 with Hotter than Hell, @wildheatband & EZ/DC out now! 📺

Catch all 3 bands this Saturday 25th Oct in @mandelahall tickets available on ticketmaster! ticketmaster.ie/hotter-than-hell-a-tribute... 🎟️

Sponsored by @voodoo_belfast

People mentioned

We caught up with @homegrown_raps & @blackturf_official as they gear up to play Voodoo

We caught up with @homegrown_raps & @blackturf_official as they gear up to play Voodoo this Friday! Joining them are @futilecompany 👏

📅 Date: Friday 10th October

📍 Venue: Voodoo - Belfast

⏰ Doors: 7pm

🎟️ Tickets: £7 adv / £10 OTD

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We caught up with So Long Until The Seance before their big show in Voodoo this Saturday!

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@the.rig.rundown episode 29 with S.L.U.T.S 📺

Sponsored by @voodoo_belfast

@alt.belfast

@chanel.666_

@pete_renshaw

We caught up with Carl ST.Elliott as he geared up for his Blitz Club last Friday! 🕺🏽🪩

We also talked about what is comming next, which is the new night 'Sanctum Noctis' - 17th Oct in Voodoo, Belfast! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sanctum-noctis-tickets-1722261353069?aff=oddtdtcreator 🎟️

@the.rig.rundown episode 28 with Carl St.Elliott 📺

Sponsored by @voodoo_belfast

@alt.belfast

@chanel.666_

@pete_renshaw

🎙️ The Rig Rundown Podcast – Episode 27 - Adrenachrome

This week, we’re turning the volume all the way up!

Episode 27 features none other than Adrenachrome, bringing their ferocious energy and signature sound straight to the Rig Rundown.

Joining Pete Renshaw behind the mic is our special guest co-host Chanel no. 666, digging deep into the gear, tones, and chaos that fuel Adrenachrome’s live performances.

Expect raw stories, killer riffs, and a glimpse into what makes their sound so unstoppable. 🔥 Don’t miss your chance to catch them live! Grab your tickets now for Adrenachrome + OSG + Ltech – Live at Voodoo Belfast this Saturday 👉 Get Tickets Here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adrenachrome-osg-ltech-live-at-voodoo-belfast-tickets-1680996298179 🎟️

Sponsored by Voodoo Belfast.

🎧 Presented & Produced by Pete Renshaw

✨ Special Guest Co-Host: Chanel no. 666

Special thanks to @weeboatman for additional live footage 🙌

From Belfast to Bloodstock! This is the story of Belfast’s Biggest Bloodstock Fans. 🙌

In this episode of The Rig Rundown Podcast, we sit down with Grace, Corey & Zac from Belfast, our local Bloodstock Festival superfans to bring you their full festival recap - from highlights, hangovers, headbanging & tales from the pit all the way to the to the front-row!

We even get a recap of the chaos in the campsite and the legendary Bin Jousting 💪

If you love metal, live for Bloodstock, or are just curious as to what its like to go, we hear why Belfast fans are some of the most passionate on the scene, this episode is your front row seat to the madness!

Usually our motto is that she show is 'For Musicians by Musicians', but this time it’s all about the fans! 👏

Filmed on the boat on the way home from the festival, with everything still fresh in mind! 🔥

What’s Inside:

• Meeting Belfast’s Biggest Bloodstock Fans

• Tales from the mosh pit and front row

• Festival highlights and metal memories

• The ultimate fan reactions to Bloodstock 2025

• A look at the Belfast Scene & M2TM

• Wish list acts & 2026 predictions!

📸 Follow us on Instagram: ​⁠​⁠ @the.rig.rundown

🎙️ Presented & Produced by @pete.renshaw

💬 Share your Bloodstock Festival stories in the comments!

🎸 We caught up with @embrace_execution at their show in the @ohyeahcentre with Drug Church & Speed last month 🤘

We get a deep dive into the full band’s stage gear, how they create their sound in the studio, tales from the road & more in the Episode 25 of The Rig Rundown!

Follow Embrace Execution on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2DDDrhjNouJDMNKfsklSq1?si=yioHmGnoQpOlOC-ZBQpkkg

https://www.instagram.com/embrace_execution/

https://www.facebook.com/embraceexecution/

Sponsored by @cannahelpuk 🙌

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Promo code: THERIGRUNDOWN for 20% off!

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Presented & Produced by Pete Renshaw

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#RigRundown #EmbraceExecution #GuitarGear #AmpTalk #BandGear #Squire #Fender #Mapex #Guitar #Drums #Bass #Vocals #Vocals #Hardcore #Metal #Belfast #OhYeahCentre