Released February 10, 2004 Artist Damageplan Label Elektra Records | Length 61:49 Release date 10 February 2004 | |
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Recorded August 20, 2003 - January 5, 2004 in Dallas, Texas Producers Vinnie Paul, Dimebag Darrell, Patrick Lachman Genres Heavy metal, Thrash metal, Groove metal, Nu metal Similar Dimebag Darrell albums, Heavy metal albums | ||
New Found Power is the only studio album released by the heavy metal band Damageplan. "New Found Power" was also the original name of the band but was changed prior to the album's release. The record sold 44,676 copies in its first week to debut at number 38 on the Billboard 200.
Contents
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Overview
The album was recorded at the Abbott brothers' backyard studio, Chasin' Jason in Arlington, Texas, where previous Pantera albums had been recorded. It also features guest appearances from vocalist Corey Taylor and guitarists Jerry Cantrell and Zakk Wylde, who had previously made live guest appearances with Pantera, as well as being close friends with all band members.
The single "Save Me" debuted on American radio on January 26, 2004. "Breathing New Life" served as the album's music video debut and aired frequently on both Headbangers Ball and Uranium in early 2004. This was followed by videos for "Save Me" and "Explode."
There has been speculation about a follow up to the album although no definite date has been set. In 2006 when Vinnie Paul was asked about the follow up in an interview, he replied "it will happen when the time is right. I want to stay focused where I am now." At the time, he was busy promoting his new band Hellyeah and their self-titled debut album. He also mentioned "I think the fans would want to hear it, so yes I'd say within 10 years."
Many of the lyrical themes on New Found Power seem to deal with the breakup of Pantera, of which "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott were founding members of along with Rex Brown.
New Found Power is guitarist Dimebag Darrell's last studio appearance prior to his murder in December 2004.
Critical reception
New Found Power received mixed reviews from music critics; Christine Klunk of PopMatters commented "I'm not in the least bit interested in where this band goes or what new and exciting ways they'll think of to abuse the listeners." However, Allmusic's Johnny Loftus considered the album a "blazing new beginning".
Track listing
All tracks written by Dimebag Darrell, Vinnie Paul, and Patrick Lachman.
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes, except where noted.
Chart positions
Singles - Billboard (North America)
Songs
1Wake Up4:29
2Breathing New Life3:49
3New Found Power3:25