"Dig" won the first-ever, fan-voted MTV2 Award at the 2001 VMAs, beating out mainstream acts like Gorillaz and Alicia Keys.
Released in 2000 as the debut single from the album L.D. 50 , "Dig" by Mudvayne became an era-defining moment for nu-metal. The music video is famous for its hyper-kinetic energy, vibrant colors, and the band's distinctive "alien" makeup. 🎬 Production & Visual Style
"Brbr Deng" is the onomatopoeia for bassist Ryan Martinie’s aggressive slapping and popping intro riff.
A special edition DVD allowed viewers to switch between nine different camera angles to focus on specific band members.
Drummer Matt McDonough reportedly bruised his hands so badly from hitting the hi-hats that they turned purple during the 10+ hour shoot. 🏆 Accolades & Impact
Lyrics address the "dark side" of the music industry and a refusal to compromise personal identity for fame. 🎸 The "Brbr Deng" Meme
The single helped the album reach Platinum status , peaking at #1 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.
It broke the dark, shadowy mold of heavy metal videos by using brightly lit, color-saturated imagery .
"Dig" won the first-ever, fan-voted MTV2 Award at the 2001 VMAs, beating out mainstream acts like Gorillaz and Alicia Keys.
Released in 2000 as the debut single from the album L.D. 50 , "Dig" by Mudvayne became an era-defining moment for nu-metal. The music video is famous for its hyper-kinetic energy, vibrant colors, and the band's distinctive "alien" makeup. 🎬 Production & Visual Style
"Brbr Deng" is the onomatopoeia for bassist Ryan Martinie’s aggressive slapping and popping intro riff. Mudvayne - Dig (Official HD Video)
A special edition DVD allowed viewers to switch between nine different camera angles to focus on specific band members.
Drummer Matt McDonough reportedly bruised his hands so badly from hitting the hi-hats that they turned purple during the 10+ hour shoot. 🏆 Accolades & Impact "Dig" won the first-ever, fan-voted MTV2 Award at
Lyrics address the "dark side" of the music industry and a refusal to compromise personal identity for fame. 🎸 The "Brbr Deng" Meme
The single helped the album reach Platinum status , peaking at #1 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. The music video is famous for its hyper-kinetic
It broke the dark, shadowy mold of heavy metal videos by using brightly lit, color-saturated imagery .