Peters said, 'Sir Mix-a-Lot was easy and funny, and that's what we're all about, playing easy stuff and trying to be funny.' Then the band decided there was too much in the song, as they felt that hip hop songs are hard to cover. Originally they wanted to cover House of Pain's ' Jump Around'. The idea of cover a hip hop song, was a collaboration between Macaluso and Love. Allmusic reviewer Rick Anderson gave the album four and a half out of five stars, stating that Throwdown's version for the song was 'absolutely hilarious'. They also recorded a tongue-in-cheek metalcore version of Sir Mix-a-Lot's hit single ' Baby Got Back' for Radical Records' Too Legit for the Pit: Hardcore Takes the Rap compilation, which also featured Candiria, Stretch Arm Strong, and The Movielife. In 2001, Throwdown released their second studio album, You Don't Have to Be Blood to Be Family. The following year, the new line-up released the Drive Me Dead EP. Schieppati left the band to concentrate full-time on his other band Bleeding Through, being replaced by Dave Peters. In 1999, Barney also relinquished his role in Death by Stereo to prioritise Throwdown. After sign a recording contract with Indecision Records, the band released their first studio album Beyond Repair the following year. Van Huss left the band, and was replaced by Brandan Schieppati. The band released their debut, self-titled 7-inch single that same year through Prime Directive Records. The group took on the title Throwdown as a 'wry irony on their collective stature,' at the time no band member being more than 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m). Throwdown was formed in 1997 by vocalist Keith Barney, who would also be an active member of both Adamantium and Death by Stereo, guitarists Tommy Love and Javier Van Huss, bassist Dom Macaluso, and drummer Marc Jackson. Initially branded a hardcore band, their most recent albums Venom and Tears and Deathless have taken a sharp direction towards metal, with critics likening the band's sound to that of Pantera, Sepultura, and Crowbar. The songs 'Forever' and 'Burn' have been staples on MTV2's Headbanger's Ball and Revolver Magazine called them part of 'The Future of Metal' after hearing the album Vendetta. They have toured as part of Ozzfest, Sounds of the Underground and Warped Tour, as well as with bands like In Flames, Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, Killswitch Engage, Korn and Cavalera Conspiracy. Throwdown is an American straight edge groove metal band from Orange County, California, formed in 1997. 147 News Articles 0 Features & Interviews. Compilation appearances:-'Baby Got Back (Sir Mix-a-Lot cover)' on Too Legit for the Pit - Hardcore Takes the Rap (Radical Records, 2001) -'Live Life, No Rules' on Vans Warped Tour 2002 (SideOneDummy Records, 2002)-'You Can't Kill Integrity' on Take Action! Discography & Reviews (0/1) Below is a summary of Throwdown coverage and information on Metal. Past and present members of Throwdown have been known to support a straight edge lifestyle. Shop for Vinyl, CDs and more from Throwdown at the Discogs Marketplace. Explore releases from Throwdown at Discogs. US AUS CAN Love Like Crazy: Release date: June 8, 2010. Title Album details Peaks Certifications Sales US Cou. Studio albums: 4: Music videos: 13: EPs: 2: Singles: 17 #1 singles: 7: Studio albums. Lee Brice discography Lee Brice at Country Throwdown Tour 2011.