I’m sure more then a few of you have experienced the heroin of booze called Jagermeister. Now the originator of the 2 day hang over has entered the music world with a tour featuring the alcohol fueled Drowning Pool, Coal Chamber and new comers Ill Nino and 40 Below Summer.

With full force, 40 Below Summer hit all the right grooves proving that they have what it takes in the world of nu-metal. Roadwarriors Ill Nino brought their brand of metal to the table with full force. Driving their South American flavored metal into the sweaty skulls of the sold out crowds, Ill Nino was a force not to be messed with.

Coal Chamber was by far the highlight of this tour making me question why they weren’t the headliner of this package. Dez had the fans eating out of his hands starting their set with such classics as "Loco" and "Big Truck". Coal Chamber treated the crowd to a few new cuts of their new soon to be released cd "Dark Days" including "Get out of my row boat" and "Glow". This cd promises to put them back on the metal map.

Drowning Pool ended the night with their southern brand of Texas metal playing all their crowd favorites to no surprise. I have tried to enjoy these guys but every time I see them I am still clueless to what the big attraction is. If you are a fan of D. Pool then you got your moneys worth.

(Grand Rapids, The Orbit Room, March 20th) and (Pontiac, Clutch Cargos, March 24th)