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Drowning Pool, the All American anthemic rock band, announces its partnership with the G.I. Film Festival, a non-profit organization and the only film festival in the nation to honor the successes and sacrifices of American service members through the medium of film.

Drowning Pool will offer a free download of their Top 5 active rock smash “Feel Like I Do” to participants of the G.I. Film Festival. Feel Like I Do is the band's second consecutive Top 5 hit and the first single from their new self-titled album (Drowning Pool, Eleven Seven Music), which was released on April 27th and debuted at #35 on The Billboard 200, #3 on Billboard’s Hard Rock and #5 on Billboard’s Top Independent Albums charts in its first week. The band also donated a signed guitar and other items that will be raffled off during the May 11-16 G.I. Film Festival at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, DC.

"We’re honored to offer this track through the GI Film Festival and to our friends in and the supporters of the military, whose strength and perseverance inspire us. In releasing this record, we are extending our thanks to the troops for all that they do for us and are happy that “Feel Like I Do seems to resonate with our friends in the warrior community to unite them after their experiences," said Drowning Pool's Mike Luce.

Said G.I. Film Festival co-founder Brandon Millett: “We’re excited to partner with Drowning Pool. The band’s music and philosophy of giving back to our troops compliment our event.”

Following their first hit with “Bodies” in 2001, Drowning Pool developed a special relationship with the military and their families, eventually visiting and performing for the soldiers in Kuwait and Iraq in 2005 and 2006 respectively. They were also instrumental in the passing of the Lane Evans Mental Health Care Reform providing better mental health care for our veterans. During a trip to Capitol Hill, they presented then Senator, Barack Obama with a petition which helped to pass the Lane Evans Mental Health Care Reform, which he sponsored in the Senate and went on to become law supporting the medical rights for our returning warriors. Drowning Pool engaged in a tour of South Korea for MWR (The US Army’s Family & morale, welfare and recreation organization) and, on Memorial Day 2009, they even played Guatanamo Bay.

About the GI Film Festival
The GI Film Festival, May 12-16 in Washington, DC, is the only film festival in the nation to honor the successes and sacrifices of American service members through the medium of film. More than 35 narrative and documentary films will be screened during the five-day event. Visit http://www.gifilmfestival.com/trailers for details, film trailers and ticket sales.

About Drowning Pool
Three albums — 2001’s Sinners, certified platinum within six weeks of its release, 2004’s Desensitized, and 2007’s Full Circle — all charted on the Billboard Top 200 and brought Drowning Pool their share of hits, including “Bodies,” their calling card anthem and tribute to the mosh pit. Eight years later, the song remains a crowd favorite and a reminder of all of their highs and lows.  With over 300 shows over the course of the last two years, Drowning Pool decided to capture that sound permanently with the release of their long-awaited live album, Loudest Common Denominator. In April 2009, the hard working Texas rockers achieved their highest charting single to date with “37 Stitches” reaching #4 on the Mediabase and Billboard Active Rock charts.  The band recently completed almost 3 years of constant touring with Crüe Fest 2 prior to recording their self-titled CD with the production team at House of Loud (Breaking Benjamin, Paramore and more). DROWNING POOL is:  Ryan McCombs-vocals, CJ Pierce-guitar, Stevie Benton-bass and Mike Luce-drums. For more information on Drowning Pool, please visit http://www.drowningpool.com/.