New Found Power

New Found Power is the only studio album released by heavy metal supergroup Damageplan. The group was formed by brothers "Dimebag Darrell" Abbott (guitar) and "Vinnie Paul" Abbott (drums) after the breakup of their previous band, Pantera.

New Found Power
Studio album by Damageplan
Released	February 10, 2004
Recorded	August 20, 2003 – January 5, 2004 in Dallas, Texas
Genre	Groove metal nu metal[1][2] thrash metal[3]
Length	61:49
Label	Elektra
Producer	Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell; co-produced by Sterling Winfield and Patrick Lachman

"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.[4]

Overview

The album was recorded at the Abbott brothers' backyard studio, Chasin' Jason in Arlington, Texas, where previous Pantera albums had been recorded.[5] 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".

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. Following the death of Darrell Abbott during a Damageplan concert, there has been speculation about a follow up to the album. 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."

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
Blabbermouth.net	[6]

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."[7] However, Allmusic's Johnny Loftus considered the album a "blazing new beginning".[8]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Dimebag Darrell, Vinnie Paul, and Patrick Lachman[9].

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Wake Up"	4:29
2.	"Breathing New Life"	3:49
3.	"New Found Power"	3:25
4.	"Pride"	4:17
5.	"Fuck You" (featuring Corey Taylor)	3:09
6.	"Reborn" (featuring Zakk Wylde)	4:02
7.	"Explode"	3:13
8.	"Save Me"	3:36
9.	"Cold Blooded"	4:57
10.	"Crawl"	5:30
11.	"Blink of an Eye"	4:19
12.	"Blunt Force Trauma"	4:57
13.	"Moment of Truth"	6:51
14.	"Soul Bleed" (featuring Zakk Wylde)	5:13
Total length:		61:49

Japanese version

No.	Title	Length
15.	"Ashes to Ashes" (featuring Jerry Cantrell; also available on The Punisher: The Album)	5:06

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes, except where noted.[9]

Damageplan

• Patrick Lachman − vocals
• Dimebag Darrell − guitars
• Bob Zilla − bass
• Vinnie Paul − drums

Guest musicians

• Corey Taylor − 2nd verse, breakdown, and last chorus on "Fuck You"
• Zakk Wylde − 2nd guitar solo on "Reborn" and answer vocals on "Soul Bleed"
• Jerry Cantrell − vocals on "Ashes to Ashes" (uncredited on New Found Power, credited on The Punisher: The Album release)

Production

• Vinnie Paul, Dimebag Darrell − production
• Sterling Winfield, Patrick Lachman − co-production
• Howie Weinberg, Roger Lian − mastering (at Masterdisk studios, New York)
• Johnny Marshall − string arrangement on "Soul Bleed"
• Sterling Winfield − mixing of "Soul Bleed"
• Rae Nimeh − additional sequencing and production on "Pride"
• All other arrangements recorded and mixed at Chasin' Jason Studios, Texas

Charts

Year	Chart	Position
2004	Billboard 200	38

Singles – Billboard 200 (North America)

Year	Single	Chart	Position
2004	"Save Me"	Mainstream Rock Tracks	16
2004	"Pride"	Mainstream Rock Tracks	30

References

1. Martin Popoff. "DAMAGEPLAN - New Found Power". BraveWords.com.
2. Allmusic review
3. Gendron, Bob (February 29, 2004). "Damageplan". Chicago Tribune.
4. "Damageplan: Webcast video posted online". Blabbermouth.net. February 24, 2004. Archived from the original on December 2, 2008. Retrieved February 6, 2008.
5. Kirby, Jeff (December 9, 2004). "Interview with Damageplan drummer Vinnie Abbott". Knac.com. Retrieved February 6, 2008.
6. "New Found Power - DAMAGEPLAN". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. February 10, 2004. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
7. Klunk, Christine (September 14, 2004). "PopMatters - New Found Power". PopMatters. Retrieved February 6, 2008.
8. Loftus, Johnny. "Allmusic - New Found Power". Allmusic. Retrieved February 6, 2008.
9. New Found Power liner notes. Elektra Entertainment Group, Inc. 2004. p. 2.