C.J. Pierce (Drowning Pool)

Drowning Pool guitarist C.J. Pierce joins the show to discuss Soil and former DP vocalist Ryan McCombs rejoining the band following the departure of longtime frontman Jasen Moreno, the tragic passing of then-82 year old America's Got Talent contestant John Hetlinger who auditioned for the show with "Bodies" and performed the song live with the band on a number of occasions, performing U.S.O. shows overseas for the troops where a mortar attack almost happened, staying in Saddam Hussein's palace, the "Sinner" 13th Anniversary Tour with special guest Adrenaline Mob whose drummer at that time, A.J. Pero of Twisted Sister fame, tragically passed away in the middle of that tour, the shooting controversy with their classic song "Bodies," and more. Intro: "Fear of Heights" - A Light Divided Used with permission.