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Pantera / Down Frontman Phil Anselmo Praises Record Store Day's Passion

Chad Childers — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:41:03 +0000

It's Record Store Day today (April 20) and music fans around the world are heading to their local independent shops to support the longtime standard of how to purchase music. Making the experience even more of an event is the amount of bands and labels responsible for issuing unique vinyl releases and other specialty items tied to the day. One rocker enthused that there is such a thing as Record Store Day is Pantera / Down frontman Phil Anselmo.

Down Add May Tour Dates, Announce Vinyl Version of 'Down IV Part 1′

Chad Childers — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:16:10 +0000

2013 is not even two months old yet, but Down got the year off to a great start while joining labelmates Warbeast for a pummeling January excursion. Now the veteran metal collective will pack up their gear once again this spring for a week-long trek through the Southeastern United States, concluding with a hometown show in New Orleans.

Phil Anselmo Talks Boxing With Rapper 50 Cent

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:47:49 +0000

As one of metal's most aggressive vocalists in history, it's no surprise to learn that Pantera / Down vocalist Philip Anselmo is a huge fan of boxing. Surely tracks such as 'F---ing Hostile' and 'Mouth for War' have inspired many fists to bust through walls, along with faces, so Boxing Insider welcomed Anselmo for an exclusive interview, but here's the catch: Philip Anselmo was brought in to conduct an interview with yet another musician and boxing fan … rapper 50 Cent.

Down Talk Possible New Musical Directions, Recording While Still Alive + Being Handsome

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:09:39 +0000

Down recently visited Loudwire’s offices when they were on tour in New York City. The entire group swarmed on our little studio room to talk about their four-part series of ‘Down IV’ EPs, all the while anointing themselves the most handsome band in the history of handsome while knocking back a few beers. After releasing ‘Down [...]

Watch the Premiere of Down's Tripped Out New Video for the Song 'Witchtripper' [VIDEO]

Chaz — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:47:44 +0000

For Down fans that have been waiting for a long time for new stuff from Down, the wait is over. They just released an EP called ‘Down IV Part 1 The Purple EP’, and now there is a video for the the first single called, ‘Witchtripper’. The video is basically about some dudes that fall [...]

Down Enter Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame

Liz Ramanand — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:37:59 +0000

After five consecutive wins and some serious rallying by fans, Down have entered the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame. Not to mention, frontman Phil Anselmo makes Cage Match history by being the first person to enter the Hall of Fame with two different bands, first with Pantera for their single ‘Piss’ and now with Down for their track ‘Witchtripper.’

Down Unveil Album Art + Title for Upcoming EP

Liz Ramanand — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:18:43 +0000

We recently reported that Down offered a stream of their new track ‘Witchtripper.’ Now, the band has revealed the actual title and album art for their upcoming EP. Their forthcoming disc is titled ‘Down IV Part I – The Purple EP,’ which is due out Sept. 18 via Down Records/Independent Label Group. It will be [...]

Down Reveal Title and Release Date of New EP

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:46:49 +0000

The long-awaited beginning of Down‘s upcoming four-part series of EPs has finally been given a name and a release date. The six-track EP, which will be called ‘EP One,’ is set for a Sept. 18 release. Down drummer Jimmy Bower recently discussed the theme that will connect the four separate EPs in an interview with [...]

Down To Embark on 2012 Fall U.S. Tour

Liz Ramanand — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:57:57 +0000

If you weren’t able to catch Phil Anselmo in action earlier this year as he took the stage for the Metal Masters 3 Clinic, don’t worry, he is hitting the road with his band Down later this year.

Down Perform New Song 'The Misfortune Teller' on Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:14:44 +0000

Headbanging is not only encouraged and invited at Down shows. It’s expected. At the Orange Peel in Asheville, N.C. on Monday (May 21), the Phil Anselmo-fronted band performed the brand new song ‘The Misfortune Teller.’ Yes, it rips, is musically devastating and boasts both that sludgy undertone and those deep grooves we’ve come to want [...]

Phil Anselmo Says Down EP Is Finished, Solo Album on the Way

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:59:23 +0000

Phil Anselmo is a busy man. While we spoke to the singer about the 20th anniversary reissue of Pantera‘s ‘Vulgar Display of Power,’ we also asked about Down‘s upcoming planned series of EPs. Turns out that there are lots of ideas floating around, with one EP recorded and ready to go.

Pantera / Down Vocalist Philip Anselmo to Launch Horror Film Festival

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:29:13 +0000

We’ve got good news if you’re a patient fan of blood and guts films, and bad news if you’re not. Philip Anselmo, a renowned horror hound who absolutely loves that film genre, will launch his first-ever Housecore Horror Film Festival in Austin, Texas. However, the festival, named after the singer’s label, is scheduled for October 2013.

Down Guitarist: New EP Will 'Crush'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:25:13 +0000

Down guitarist Kirk Windstein, a busy man who is also a member of Crowbar and Kingdom of Sorrow, checked in via the band’s Facebook page to offer a short and sweet update on the much anticipated upcoming EP, which is set to drop like a 10-ton hammer later this year. It’s tentatively titled ‘Down IV.’

Phil Anselmo Offers Down Fans In-Depth Look Into Next EP

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:44:16 +0000

Heavy metal supergroup Down, led by ex-Pantera vocalist Phil Anselmo, have unveiled some very in-depth details about their upcoming EP. Since 2008, the band has been working on a ton of new music, which will materialize in the form of four separate EPs.

Phil Anselmo Posts Video Update on Down's Forthcoming EP

Jon Wiederhorn — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:23:19 +0000

Down frontman Phil Anselmo has recorded a 45-second video message updating fans on the band’s upcoming, yet-untitled EP and wishing fans happy holidays. Anselmo posted the recording shortly after recording vocals at Nodferatu’s lair, the barn studio on his 17 acre property in south Louisiana.