Lyrics address the "dark side" of the music industry and a refusal to compromise personal identity for fame. 🎸 The "Brbr Deng" Meme
A special edition DVD allowed viewers to switch between nine different camera angles to focus on specific band members.
"Brbr Deng" is the onomatopoeia for bassist Ryan Martinie’s aggressive slapping and popping intro riff. Mudvayne - Dig (Official HD Video)
In recent years, the video found a second life as a massive internet meme:
It broke the dark, shadowy mold of heavy metal videos by using brightly lit, color-saturated imagery . Lyrics address the "dark side" of the music
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
The single helped the album reach Platinum status , peaking at #1 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. In recent years, the video found a second
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