Down
Formed: 1992
From:
New Orleans,
LA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Down News
Below is our complete Down news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Just For Fun
See: Anselmo Vs. Werner Backstage Boxing Match
In the below video, you can watch Phil Anselmo (Down, Superjoint, ex-Pantera) and Vital Remains vocalist Brian Werner don the gloves for some friendly sparring match:
Hear Phil Anselmo Cover Celtic Frost w/ Child Bite
Child Bite debut some songs from their upcoming “Burnt Offerings” rarities set. The three tracks streaming below include covers of Celtic Frost‘s “The Usurper” and Anal Cunt‘s “Chump Change” done with Phil Anselmo (Down, ex-Pantera, etc.) on vocals as well as the previously unreleased track “Stroke The Negative“.
Rex Brown Premieres New Video "Fault Line"
Rex Brown (ex-Pantera/Down) has premieres the below video for his track “Fault Line“. The song comes from his solo debut album, “Smoke On This“, which landed in stores this past summer.
Scour Premieres Title Track Of Upcoming New EP
Extreme metal supergroup Scour - featuring Phil Anselmo (ex-Pantera, Down, Superjoint), John Jarvis (Pig Destroyer, Agoraphobic Nosebleed), Derek Engemann (Cattle Decapitation), Chase Fraser (Animosity, Decrepit Birth), and Adam Jarvis (Pig Destroyer, Misery Index) - premieres the title track of the band's upcoming new EP "Red", which will be out in stores November 3 via Housecore.
Check out now "Red" below.
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Rex Brown (Ex-Pantera/Down) Premieres Music Video
Rex Brown (Ex-Pantera/Down) premieres a new music video entitled "Train Song", taken from his upcoming solo debut album "Smoke On This…", which will be out in stores July 28th via eOne Music. Director Justin Reich (Zakk Wylde, Ace Frehley) helmed the production of the clip.
Check out now "Train Song" below.
Bill & Phil Premieres New Video For "Dirty Eye"
Bill & Phil, the duo that unites Phil Anselmo of Down, ex-Pantera fame with actor/musician Bill Moseley premieres a new video for the track "Dirty Eye", taken from the debut effort "Songs Of Darkness And Despair", out in stores now via Housecore Records.
Check out now "Dirty Eye" below.
Scour Streaming Pro-Shot Video Of Live Debut
Scour (Down, Cattle Decapitation, Pig Destroyer, etc.) just posted official pro-shot live footage performing "Crooked", at the band's recent debut live performance in New Orleans, LA. Mike Holderbeast directed the clip.
Check out now "Crooked" below.
Bill & Phil Debuts Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
Bill & Phil (Down, Superjoint etc.) - featuring Phil Anselmo and actor/musician Bill Moseley ("House Of 1000 Corpses" etc.) - debuts the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming debut EP "Songs Of Darkness And Despair", which will arrive in stores this Friday, January 20th.
Check out now "Songs Of Darkness And Despair" in its entirety below.
Phil Anselmo Slams Internet Pile-On Culture
During a recent appearance on Eddie Trunk's "Trunk Nation", Phil Anselmo repeatedly apologized for the his usage of racist gestures/phrases at the "Dimebash" event last January and later went onto state that it was a drunken reaction to hecklers at the performance who had been calling him racist throughout the night.
Now in the below interview with Loudwire Anselmo hints that some of his peers decrying his actions may not be so innocent themselves. States Phil Anselmo:
"I’ve been sitting back and silently observing the scrutiny and the hypocrisy and the online, what you call I guess pile-on and you know I sit there and I’m like ‘ok, alright.’ It’s interesting to me, it really is interesting to me how many people I know in the music business that I could name by name, but I won’t because I got too much class for that who pretend to be virtuous and pure and pious and perfect in their lives. I’m glad that they know deep down inside they know who they are, they know that I know they are phonies.
To end this, when I apologized, I meant it. As far as anyone I may have truly offended… But in this day and age I have come way too far, my book is way… my life is open, I’m open about everything. You ask me about drug use, you ask me about anything in this world, I’m an open book. And I think that there is this online community and then there’s the real world. You know? There’s the real world. Over this past year I’ve seen that for my very own eyes that there’s an online community and then there’s real life."
Check out the entire interview below:
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Philip Anselmo Filling In For Mike IX Williams
Philip H. Anselmo (Down, Superjoint, Scour, Pantera et al) will be filling in for EyeHateGod vocalist Mike IX Williams on two upcoming shows: the first at Southport Music Hall in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 19th and the second at the 2016 edition of Gwar BQ in Richmond, Virginia on August 20th.
Comments Williams, "Due to some recent, very important health issues I am dealing with, I would like to announce that Philip H. Anselmo will be filling in for me at two special EyeHateGod gigs; New Orleans's Southport Music Hall and the seventh annual GwarBQ. Phil has my full blessings for these shows and with all forces willing, I will return to the stage as soon as I am physically able."
Adds Anselmo, "When our brothers in one of New Orleans' most influential music outfits needs me, I'm there, one-thousand percent. There is no secret that I adore my brethren in EyeHateGod, as I've always supported them through thick and thin. This present situation will be no different. In light of Michael D. Williams' health issues, which he needs to address more importantly than any other point in his life, and should be respected by anyone with a heart, I will do my best to fill in for him.
"Those are mighty big shoes to fill, but I shall do my best, once again. I do believe I speak on the behalf of all concerned parties when I state that we all need Mike IX Williams to heal, recover, and get better, as soon as possible. These gigs are not about me; it is about keeping the obligations of EyeHateGod, as a band and force, able to stay true to their commitments to these two gigs. My admiration of Mike and all of his works, especially EyeHateGod knows zero boundaries, hence, me doing these gigs. Here's to Mike's recovery, and here's to supporting these shows on his behalf. Much love to everyone." More...
Psycho Las Vegas Lineup Announced
Psycho Las Vegas is a property-wide music festival taking place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 26th - 28th, 2016.
Brought to you by the curators of Psycho California, the epic event will play host to nearly one-hundred acts from around the world with a heavy focus on riffs, doom, and psychedelia.
Highlights include Alice Cooper, Blue Öyster Cult, Converge, the return of Down, Drive Like Jehu, High On Fire, Sleep, Pentagram, Yob, exclusive 2016 US performances from both Electric Wizard and Candlemass, and so many more.
The fest will also include an interactive backlight chamber, a Boogie Van Blackjack Tournament, film screenings, DJ sets hosted by Scott Ian (Anthrax), Sean "Pellet" Pelletier (Last Days Here), J. Bennet (Ides Of Gemini), Evan Hagen (Psych LV/CA Curator), and Scott Carlson (Rise Above Records) as well as the Psycho Pool Party kick off at the Paradise Pool Stage on August 25th. More...
Headline News
Down Returning To The Stage
After cancelling some shows due to the outrage over the white power outburst and Pepper going full force with COC, Philip Anslemo recently addressed the future of Down at the Diamond Pub Concert Hall in Louisville, Kentucky.
“I think between myself, Patrick Bruders and one James Bower from EyeHateGod… We haven’t seen much of Pepper, because he’s obviously been busy with COC. That’s the freedom that rock and roll brings. So, yeah, we’re all kind of doing our own things but we always come back together because Black Sabbath, Trouble and Saint Vitus bring us back together, and that’s where we started from, you know what I’m saying?”
Down has now confirmed to play the Psycho Las Vegas music festival taking place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, August 26th-28th 2016. More info can be found here. There are no other confirmed shows at the moment.
You can check out an audio recording of some of the Anselmo question-and-answer session in Louisville by listening to the “Talk Toomey” podcast at this location. More...
Just For Fun
Donald Trump Selects Phil Anselmo As Running Mate
This was obviously an April Fool's gag. For the full list of our 2016 jokes, head here.
Controversial Down Frontman Phil Anselmo has accepted Donald Trump's request to be his running mate. Speaking to a crowd at a Trump rally at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Phil Anselmo had this to say,
“Hey y'all. I'm Phil Anselmo here. Just lettin' you guys know that I'm gonna help make America great again as your new Vice President. It's time to get fucking hostile with ISIS and if you come to this country illegally then you can walk on home, boy. Smoke weed, hail Satan.” More...
Just For Fun
New "Cooking Hostile": Anselmo Vs. Limp Bizkit
Joey Siler just released a new episode of his animated series "Cooking Hostile". This time Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst, Wes Borland and Phil Anselmo (Down, ex-Pantera) are parodied.
Check it out now this brand new episode of "Cooking Hostile" below.
Down Cancels European Festival Shows
The organisers of Hellfest in France have announced that Down, the band led by former Pantera frontman, Phil Anselmo, have pulled out of this year's edition of the festival and that Puscifer will take their place. They also claim that the band has scrapped plans to tour Europe altogether, following the well publicised drunken remarks from Anselmo at Dimebash this year. A letter sent to the organisers from the vocalist, which was published by the festival's admins earlier, reads as follows:
"My awful mistake has taken a toll on my reputation, and justly so. However, I must point out, you damned-well know me better than this drunken incident could ever describe. Hellfest is my heart.
"And my embarrassment is tremendous, because I only have love for people all over this skirmishing earth. So my brother, it fucking rips my heart into further pieces to let you know, I don't think I should do any Euro festivals this year.
"So please I beg you, give me this time to get my brain clear, and to come back (if you will have me back) next year my brother, I implore you."
Down Cancels New Orleans Show
The sad saga of Down's ordeal since Dimebash continues, as tonight's show in New Orleans has been canned. The band's management posted online via Facebook:
"To the Down faithful, after conferring with the promoters of the upcoming February 8th show at the Civic Theatre in New Orleans we felt it would be in everyone’s best interest to postpone the concert.
"It is our belief that this is the right thing to do at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
"With respect, Down management."
Down was also recently booted from the FortaRock 2016 lineup in response to Phil Anselmo's white power antics at the Dimebash 2016 event.
Anselmo subsequently released an apology video (available here) and bandmate Pepper Keenan recently released a statement about the situation asking fans to join him in forgiving Anselmo.
Pepper Keenan Comments On Phil Anselmo Controversy
Following news that Down had been removed from the FortaRock 2016 lineup due to Phil Anselmo's recent on-stage antics, fellow Down member Pepper Keenan has now issued a statement about the situation. He had this to say:
"Any one who knows me is aware that I am not one to dabble much in social media, however due to what transpired last week at Dimebash I feel the need to respond and reach out to friends, family, music peers and fans worldwide.
"I am saddened and confused by the behavior of Philip Anselmo last week. I do not condone what was gestured and said. This lapse in judgment of 'making a joke' was in terribly poor taste and unacceptable.
"That philosophy is the opposite of what I am about. My heart follows love and soul and my music has been inspired from people of all walks of life and musical styles. I view music as a gift that is universal and intended for all of humanity. As a proud New Orleanian, life is about celebrating diversity through music, it’s about bringing people together, not tearing apart.
"I won’t speak for Phil but I’ve known him most of my life and I know there is not hate in his heart, however I hope at this moment in time Phil will focus his energy on self-reflection and begin the process of regaining perspective, healing himself and those lives he has touched through music. More...
Phil Anselmo Suggests Down Go On Without Him
It's been a bad week for Phil Anselmo, with everyone from Robb Flynn of Machinehead to All Shall Perish calling him out after his "white power" shout and Nazi salute at Dimebash.
Phil issued an apology video, although that wasn't enough to save his band Down from real-world repercussions, as the organizers of the FortaRock festival booted the band off this year's bill.
Now it seems like Down itself is in peril of breaking up, as Anselmo posted this message online via his official website:
"To all this will concern, every citizen in this entire world has the unalienable right to live with dignity and respect without hate or oppression. And I mean this, with all of my crushed, yet, guilty heart.
"It’s common knowledge that we can choose to either learn from our mistakes, or continue on a path of insensitivity and destruction.
"I am utterly responsible for the mistakes I have made, and can only give you my word to no longer do them in the present, through ACTION, not just mere words.
"My band mates are now experiencing the consequences of my behavior, and I now publicly apologize to them as well. Never in my entire lifetime would I drag them down with me, and I’ve privately suggested to them that they move on without me.
"My biggest obstacle(s) are the over-indulging in the booze and blurting out spiteful, ignorant reductions of the human spirit itself. I will address these issues, head-on. I’m repulsed by my own actions, and the self-loathing I’m going through right now is justified by the hurt I’ve caused. More...
Down Kicked From FortaRock Festival
Looks like the Nazi salute heard round the world at Dimebash has had a bigger repercussion than just online comments, as Down has been pulled from the FortaRock 2016 lineup. The organizers of the festival comment (translated to English):
"After the recent outbursts by singer Phil Anselmo during the Dimebash event in the US, his band Down is no longer welcome at FortaRock. Anselmo ended the show in the US with a Nazi salute and shouted 'white power.'
"There has been close consultation between all parties in recent days, since we wanted to make a well informed decision. On that basis, the decision is made to cancel the act. We want to make clear that there is no room for racism or fascism at FortaRock."
Phil Anselmo has since issued an apology video, although it appears that wasn't enough to save Down at this particular festival. What do you think of this move by the festival, and do you think any others will follow and also cancel appearances featuring Anselmo? More...
OpEd
Nobody Should Be Defending Phil Anselmo's Remarks
There are few things more pathetic than supporting a rich and successful public figure's mistakes. Out on the great, glorious internet, I've seen apologists for Mel Gibson, Brian Wood, even Martin Shkreli. So the amount of people defending Phil Anselmo - when he clearly doesn't need defending - is hardly shocking. It's just disappointing.
For those out of the loop, a visibly drunken Phil Anselmo recently closed out a charity benefit concert by shouting, “White power” after covering his former band's, “Walk.” More...