Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals Premiere The Title Track For 'Walk Through Exits Only'!

Philip Anselmo's upcoming first solo album 'Walk Through Exits Only' will be released on July 16 (Housecore Records/Megaforce) and will take the group to a total of sixteen important markets over a three-week period (see tour dates below). Today (May 29), Anselmo is premiering the title track of his highly anticipated solo album. Check it out below (courtesy of Loudwire):



With one additional date to be announced, the confirmed itinerary for the "Technicians of Distortion" tour (starring: Philip Anselmo & The Illegals, Warbeast, Author and Punisher) is as follows:

JULY:

- 31: Cain's Ballroom, Tulsa, OK

AUGUST:

- 2: Wooly's, Des Moines, IA
- 3: First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
- 4: House of Blues, Chicago, IL
- 6: House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
- 7: The Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI
- 9: Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, MI
- 10: Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ONT Canada
- 11: Heavy MTL Festival, Montreal, QC Canada
- 13: The Palladium, Worcester, MA
- 14: Upstate Concert Hall, Clifton Park, NY
- 16: Best Buy Theatre, New York, NY
- 17: Union Transfer, Philadelphia, PA
- 18: The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
- 20: The Masquerade - Heaven Stage, Atlanta, GA

Log onto http://www.thehousecorerecords.com/ > ARTISTS for ticketing information.

Related links:
Housecore Records

Philip H. Anselmo Announces First Ever Solo Tour!

Philip H. Anselmo will take to the road for his first-ever solo tour, "Technicians of Distortion," which will kick off July 31 in Tulsa, OK. On this tour, Anselmo will be joined by his back up band The Illegals - guitarist Marzi Montazeri, bassist Steve Taylor, and Jose Manual Gonzalez on drums. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, May 23 - log onto http://www.thehousecorerecords.com/ > ARTISTS for ticketing information.

"Technicians of Distortion" is in support of Anselmo's upcoming solo release, 'Walk Through Exits Only', due out July 16 (Housecore Records/Megaforce) and will take the group to a total of sixteen important markets over a three-week period. Warbeast, who are signed to Anselmo's Housecore Record label and just released their NEW album 'Destroy' (produced by Anselmo), along with industrial doom and drone Metal one-man band Author and Punisher, will provide support on all dates.

"It is an incredible pleasure to do my first solo tour with my brothers in Warbeast and to introduce the mighty Author and Punisher to the Exrteme Music audience properly," said Anselmo.  "This is a killer program of insane variety, so come out and support the gigs!!!!"

Fans can expect a hard-core, stripped-down production that is focused on a set list that will include all songs on 'Walk Through Exits Only' as well as lots of extras.

With one additional date to be announced, the confirmed itinerary for the "Technicians of Distortion" tour is as follows:

JULY:

- 31: Cain's Ballroom, Tulsa, OK

AUGUST:

- 2: Wooly's, Des Moines, IA
- 3: First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
- 4: House of Blues, Chicago, IL
- 6: House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
- 7: The Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI
- 9: Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, MI
- 10: Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ONT Canada
- 11: Heavy MTL Festival, Montreal, QC Canada
- 13: The Palladium, Worcester, MA
- 14: Upstate Concert Hall, Clifton Park, NY
- 16: Best Buy Theatre, New York, NY
- 17: Union Transfer, Philadelphia, PA
- 18: The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
- 20: The Masquerade - Heaven Stage, Atlanta, GA




Photo by: Zulie Alvarez

Related links:
Housecore Records

Philip H. Anselmo Premieres NEW Song Out Of Upcoming Solo Record!

Philip Anselmo, the kid from PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, etc, has announced that his first ever solo album will be furiously unleashed on July 16 via his own Housecore Records (MRI/Megaforce). Entitled 'Walk Through Exits Only', Anselmo's NEW sonic assault will be available digitally, on CD and on vinyl. Here is a taste of what you can expect to hear. This song is called "Usurper's Bastard Rant" and it has a similar vibe to Anselmo's SUPERJOINT RITUAL. Check it out at the following link:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/philip-h-anselmo-and-the-illegals-rage-through-usurpers-bastard-rant-song-premiere-20130513 

Pre-Order your copy today! Check out our bundles and other Housecore Store exclusive/ limited time offers. Here is the link:

http://www.thehousecorestore.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=THCS

The album was produced by Anselmo along with Michael Thompson, and recorded at Philip's NOLA studio: Nodferatu's Lair. Anselmo's band THE ILLEGALS — guitarist Marzi Montazeri (ex-SUPERJOINT RITUAL) and drummer José Manuel Gonzales (WARBEAST) — were a big part of the musical journey that listeners will experience on 'Walk Through Exits Only'. The album's eight songs are as unstrained as it gets, from "Battalion Of Zero" to "Usurper's Bastard Rant", to the album's title track that goes against the grain and right through the exits. Brash, brutal guitars cut through punishing percussion as Anselmo screams with uncompromising ferocity and uncontainable fire.

"It wasn't about doing a paint-by-numbers Thrash or Heavy Metal record", Anselmo commented. "It's an angry album that only I could do. I don't see anybody else out there screaming about the same shit I'm screaming about. On this album, there isn't any wordplay, there isn't any hidden message, it's all right there in front of you." 

Related links:
Housecore Records

Philip H. Anselmo's First Solo Album Available For Pre-Order Now!

Philip Anselmo, the kid from PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, etc, has announced that his first ever solo album will be furiously unleashed on July 16 via his own Housecore Records (MRI/Megaforce). Entitled 'Walk Through Exits Only', Anselmo's NEW sonic assault will be available digitally, on CD and on vinyl. 

Pre-Order your copy today! Check out our bundles and other Housecore Store exclusive/ limited time offers. Here is the link:

http://www.thehousecorestore.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=THCS

The album was produced by Anselmo along with Michael Thompson, and recorded at Philip's NOLA studio: Nodferatu's Lair. Anselmo's band THE ILLEGALS — guitarist Marzi Montazeri (ex-SUPERJOINT RITUAL) and drummer José Manuel Gonzales (WARBEAST) — were a big part of the musical journey that listeners will experience on 'Walk Through Exits Only'. The album's eight songs are as unstrained as it gets, from "Battalion Of Zero" to "Usurper's Bastard Rant", to the album's title track that goes against the grain and right through the exits. Brash, brutal guitars cut through punishing percussion as Anselmo screams with uncompromising ferocity and uncontainable fire.

"It wasn't about doing a paint-by-numbers Thrash or Heavy Metal record", Anselmo commented. "It's an angry album that only I could do. I don't see anybody else out there screaming about the same shit I'm screaming about. On this album, there isn't any wordplay, there isn't any hidden message, it's all right there in front of you." 

Here is a taste of Philip Anselmo & The Illegals:




Related links:
Housecore Records

Philip Anselmo Reveals Album Artwork & Release Date For His 1st Ever Solo Album!

Philip Anselmo, the kid from PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, etc, has announced that his first ever solo album will be furiously unleashed on July 16 via his own Housecore Records (MRI/Megaforce). Entitled 'Walk Through Exits Only', Anselmo's NEW sonic assault will be available digitally, on CD and on vinyl. 

The album was produced by Anselmo along with Michael Thompson, and recorded at Philip's NOLA studio: Nodferatu's Lair. Anselmo's band THE ILLEGALS — guitarist Marzi Montazeri (ex-SUPERJOINT RITUAL) and drummer José Manuel Gonzales (WARBEAST) — were a big part of the musical journey that listeners will experience on 'Walk Through Exits Only'. The album's eight songs are as unstrained as it gets, from "Battalion Of Zero" to "Usurper's Bastard Rant", to the album's title track that goes against the grain and right through the exits. Brash, brutal guitars cut through punishing percussion as Anselmo screams with uncompromising ferocity and uncontainable fire.

"It wasn't about doing a paint-by-numbers Thrash or Heavy Metal record", Anselmo commented. "It's an angry album that only I could do. I don't see anybody else out there screaming about the same shit I'm screaming about. On this album, there isn't any wordplay, there isn't any hidden message, it's all right there in front of you." 

Anselmo and THE ILLEGALS will support the NEW album with a major North American tour planned for this summer. Anselmo, who is up for "Best Vocalist" at this year's Revolver Golden Gods awards, will make a special appearance at that event. 

Here is a taste of Philip Anselmo & The Illegals:



Via Blabbermouth 

Related links:
Housecore Records

Philip Anselmo Talks About His Battles With Drug Addiction & Wants "Nothing In Return"

During a recent interview with The Examiner, Philip Anselmo discussed the song "Nothing In Return" by his band DOWN and his battles with drug addiction:

"I was coming off some really tough years in my life. I went through the death of my guitar player, I went through Hurricane Katrina, and then I guess one of the biggest personal wars, besides Dimebag dying, was drug addiction. And chronic pain. Which really goes hand in hand, if you know anybody that suffers from chronic pain and whatnot. At that point, I had come clean, and now it's 2013 and it's been eight years for me off hard drugs, so that's a great feeling. But "Nothing In Return" is about, basically, what you give, you're gonna give back. And I have been the motherfucker on stage, out-of-my-mind drunk, on drugs, broken up inside, injured, feeling very vulnerable, and for me that's an uncomfortable feeling. And I've said things over the microphone to thousands of people that I had no business fucking saying. Badmouthing other bands, badmouthing this, that, the other thing. And just coming off as a negative person, which I'm not at all. I'm very much a positive person, so when I came clean, I recognized all this, and there were some friends of mine that were still struggling at the time, and I kept really begging them, "Take the step. All you have to do is trust me, listen to me, we'll get you off drugs, and all the bad anxiety that comes with it, the sickness that comes with detoxing and all that shit, it goes away. You can have your fucking life back, man, y'know?" Basically, that's my message right there. You can have your fucking life back. Unfortunately, you can talk a blue streak, and talk is cheap when it comes to… once you've conquered something and you're trying to tell someone else about it, they're going through the tough time, it's like talking to the brick wall. They're not hearing you, really. And such is the case a lot of times, and really that's what the song's about. Failing, kinda. In my mission to straighten some people up. Because you can't win every time. You can't win every time."

Related links:
Down's official site 

Philip Anselmo & Corey Mitchell Announce First Ever Housecore Horror Film & Metal Festival in Austin!

In what can only be described as a match made in hell, the worlds of Heavy Metal and horror collide this fall as the first-ever Housecore Horror Film Festival (HHFF) erupts in Austin, Texas. World famous Heavy Metal pioneer Philip H. Anselmo (Pantera, Down, Superjoint Ritual, et al.) and internationally renowned, best-selling true crime author Corey Mitchell (Hollywood Death Scenes, Dead and Buried, et al.) have teamed up to create the ultimate underground, three-day horror and Heavy Metal fan event that will combine live concerts from some of the biggest bands in Metal and Hard Rock with more than 70 screenings of horror, true crime, and Heavy Metal films, music videos, and more—and special guest appearances from three of the world’s most revered underground directors of horror.

The Housecore Horror Film Festival will take over the entire Emo’s complex in the newly revitalized area of East Austin for three days of shock and roll. HHFF will feature seven screens, which will display more than 70 horror, true crime, and heavy metal film screenings, including feature-length films, short films, documentaries, classic horror films, world premieres, music videos, vintage and faux movie trailers, and more. As darkness descends each night, a dozen Heavy Metal and Hard Rock acts, handpicked by Anselmo himself, will hit the stage.

The nefarious brainchild of Anselmo and Mitchell, the Housecore Horror Film Festival spawned from a mutual love for all things horror that was discovered while the two were collaborating on Anselmo’s upcoming autobiography (Simon & Schuster, 2014). Wanting to bring their passion for —and knowledge of—extreme music and horror films to legions of fans, HHFF was born, with the goal of showcasing the best in a wide range of horror films—from the obscure to the extreme, from quality mainstream to the most unrepentant gore—and the heavy music that goes hand-in-hand with it.

Two confirmed special guest film directors include the notoriously controversial Jörg Buttgereit (Nekromantik, Nekromantik 2, Schramm) and revered do-it-yourself guerilla filmmaker Jim VanBebber (The Manson Family, Deadbeat at Dawn). Additional guest film directors will be announced as the festival nears.

Several top tier Metal and Hard Rock bands have signed on to perform at the inaugural event, and HHFF today announces the first round of confirmed artists: Anselmo’s own Southern metal supergroup, Down, which also features former Corrosion of Conformity guitarist and lead singer, Pepper Keenan, Crowbar guitarist and lead singer, Kirk Windstein, Eyehategod and Superjoint Ritual guitarist Jimmy Bower on drums, and Crowbar bassist, Patrick Bruders; New Orleans masters of metallic doom, Crowbar; and the Texas premiere of Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals, Anselmo’s greatly anticipated extreme Metal solo project.

Horror film director and rock star Rob Zombie said of Philip Anselmo and the Housecore Horror Film Festival: “Philip’s done lots of great things for heavy metal. I believe the Housecore Horror Film Festival will be great for horror!”

Related links:
Housecore Records

WARBEAST Announce NEW Album & Lineup Changes - Official Statement Available!

Texas Thrash heavyweights WARBEAST are pleased to reveal the upcoming release date for their upcoming full length album, Destroy. The NEW album, produced by Philip H. Anselmo and engineered by Stephen "The Big Fella" Berrigan, will hit stores and digital retailers on April 2, 2013 via Housecore Records. 'Destroy' was recorded at Nodferatu's Lair in May and July 2012 and mixed by Anselmo and Berrigan. The album artwork and concept were designed by “Carcass” John Fossum with graphic and technical adviser John Deleon.

A CD release show for 'Destroy' will take place at The Rail Club in Fort Worth, TX on April 6, 2013. This is currently the first live date WARBEAST has planned for 2013 after the close of their current tour, “The Weed & Speed Tour: West Coast Throwdown in the Year of XIII”, with headliners Down. The tour ends today in Chattanooga, TN.



Additionally, the band has announced that their bassist Dre’ Karst is leaving the band:

"WARBEAST bassist Dre’ Karst will be leaving the band because he is unable to keep up with our busy touring schedule due to his work occupation. We are saddened that Dre’ has to leave the band. But we will be the first to acknowledge that Dre’ did an amazing job while he was in Warbeast. He only had 2 weeks to prepare to record our upcoming full-length album 'Destroy'. He also kicked ass at all of the shows and on the 3 tours with Down. So please everyone… join us in giving Dre’ his props for what he accomplished in his time in Warbeast. THANKS SO MUCH DRE’!!! We will miss ya bro… thanks for being part of our family.

"So obviously that means that Warbeast is now on the hunt for our next bass player. Please only serious musicians contact us about this. Obviously we need someone that can tour constantly and that has a schedule that will work with Warbeast. So for those interested please contact us on here… or you can send an email to brucecorbitt@yahoo.com"

Photo by: Zulie Alvarez

Related links:
Warbeast's Official Site

Warbeast on MySpace

Warbeast on Facebook

Housecore Records' Official Site

Housecore Records on Facebook

Philip Anselmo Is Not Happy About The Super Bowl Coming To New Orleans, Find Out Why!

Last year, when Artisan News spoke with Philip Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN) about his favorite NFL team the NOLA Saints, Anselmo said that because of bountygate and botched suspensions he's got no love for the NFL, comissioner Roger Goodell, and the Super Bowl in his city (scheduled to take place this Saturday, 2/3).

Here is what Anselmo had to say at the time:

As previously reported, Anselmo and Housecore Records thrashers WARBEAST have released a NEW split album entitled 'War of the Gargantuas'. The split, which is a total tease, includes two songs from each artist. This album serves as the first release of any solo work by Anselmo. Also, the two WARBEAST tracks on the split feature former bassist Alan Bovee before his amicable departure from the band. Since then, Dre Karst has joined on bass. Get it HERE!

Don't forget to catch Anselmo on tour with DOWN on “The Weed & Speed Tour: West Coast Throwdown in the Year of XIII”. The tour also features WARBEAST. The entire upcoming tour is dedicated to the memory of the late Mike Scaccia.  

To donate to the Mike Scaccia Family Fundraiser, head here and follow the link: http://www.warbeast.org/?p=156

DOWN and WARBEAST 2013 U.S. Tour (Remaining Dates):

1/29: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

1/30: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s

2/1: Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29

Photo by: Zulie Alvarez

Related links:
Philip Anselmo

PHILIP ANSELMO & WARBEAST: Split EP 'War Of Gargantuas' Crushes The Senses Without Caution!

As previously reported, Anselmo and Housecore Records thrashers WARBEAST have a NEW split album entitled 'War of the Gargantuas'. The split, which is a total tease, includes two songs from each artist. This album serves as the first release of any solo work by Anselmo. Also, the two WARBEAST tracks on the split feature former bassist Alan Bovee before his amicable departure from the band. Since then, Dre Karst has joined on bass. Get it HERE!

See what other press sources are saying about 'War of the Gargantuas':

“Veterans of the scene, WARBEAST don't simply rely on the '80s template. Rather, they blow it up and rebuild it into an even more vicious and vital monster… This is everything ANSELMO fans and metal fans have been hoping for and so much more. As with all of his projects, you've got to hear it to believe it.” – ArtistDirect.com, 5/5 Stars

“The combination of PHILIP ANSELMO and WARBEAST make War Of The Gargantuas a vicious, brutal onslaught of Metal that creates the ultimate teaser for both bands.”- Bloody-Disgusting.com

 

In addition to this week’s release of 'War of the Gargantuas'', DOWN and WARBEAST will head out on “The Weed & Speed Tour: West Coast Throwdown in the Year of XIII” this Friday, January 11^th, starting in Houston, TX at Warehouse Live. The tour will make its way through several states, coming to a close on February 1^st in Chattanooga, TN at Track 29.

The entire upcoming tour is dedicated to the memory of the late Mike Scaccia.  

To donate to the Mike Scaccia Family Fundraiser, head here and follow the link: http://www.warbeast.org/?p=156

The tracks, whose titles can be seen below, will serve as a precursor to Anselmo‘s highly-anticipated solo album which is expected to finally see a release later this year.

DOWN and WARBEAST 2013 U.S. Tour Dates:

1/11: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live – Ballroom

1/12: San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live

1/14: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee

1/15: Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club

1/16: West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club

1/18: Anaheim, CA @ City National Grove of Anaheim

1/19: Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades

1/20: San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom

1/22: Seattle, WA @ Showbox at the Market

1/23: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

1/24: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory Concert House

1/26: Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall

1/28: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

1/29: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

1/30: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s

2/1: Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29

Song titles:

1) Conflict
2) Birth Of A Psycho
3) Family, Friends, and Associates
4) IT

Audio samples available HERE! 

PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS are:

Philip H. Anselmo - Vocals
Marzi Montazeri - Guitars
Bennett Bartley - Bass
Jose Manuel Gonzales - Drums

Related links:
Philip Anselmo
Warbeast

Stop & Listen To Samples Of Philip Anselmo's Brutal Solo Project!

For over 30 years, Philip Anselmo has been very busy reinventing Heavy Music via bands like PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, and various others.

As previously reported, Anselmo and Housecore Records thrashers WARBEAST will be releasing a NEW split album entitled 'War of the Gargantuas'. The split now has an official release date of January 8, 2012 and will include two songs from each artist. This album serves as the first release of any solo work by Anselmo. Also, the two WARBEAST tracks on the split feature former bassist Alan Bovee before his amicable departure from the band. Since then, Dre Karst has joined on bass.

Guess what? Audio samples of Anselmo‘s NEW solo material can now be cranked at the link below. The song were recorded by Anselmo and his backing band, The Illegals—who consist of members and alumni of Warbeast, Superjoint Ritual, etc.

The tracks, whose titles can be seen below, will serve as a precursor to Anselmo‘s highly-anticipated solo album which is expected to finally see a release later this year.

Song titles:

1) Conflict
2) Birth Of A Psycho
3) Family, Friends, and Associates
4) IT

Audio samples available HERE! 

PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS are:

Philip H. Anselmo - Vocals
Marzi Montazeri - Guitars
Bennett Bartley - Bass
Jose Manuel Gonzales - Drums

Related links:
Philip Anselmo
Warbeast

Housecore Records Have A Bunch Of Metallic Holiday Gifts Signed By Philip Anselmo

Ho Ho… Housecore! Can’t think of what to give your Heavy Metal buddies this holiday season? HOUSECORE RECORDS is offering fans the ultimate gift deals just in time for the holidays, each featuring a personalized autographed gift from PHILIP ANSELMO himself!

Head to www.thehousecorestore.com and pre-order the 'War of the Gargantuas' split EP in four different bundle pack options.

ALL BUNDLES come with a personalized, autographed gift from PHILIP ANSELMO. Also, CDs and vinyl LPs with the bundles are HOUSECORE RECORDS roster titles.

1) $20 - pre-order War of the Gargantuas and get THREE CDs of your choice – Direct Link

2) $30 - pre-order War of the Gargantuas and get TWO vinyl LPs of your choice – Direct Link

3) $32 - pre-order War of the Gargantuas and get THREE CDs of your choice, ONE Housecore patch and ONE Housecore T-shirt – Direct Link

4) $42 - pre-order War of the Gargantuas and get TWO vinyl LPs of your choice, ONE Housecore patch and ONE Housecore T-shirt – Direct Link

Head to www.thehousecorestore.com now and get your pre-order while this deal is still on!

War of the Gargantuas is the latest offering from legendary Pantera, Superjoint Ritual and DOWN vocalist PHILIP ANSELMO and Texas thrashers WARBEAST. The split EP hits stores on January 8, 2013 and will include two songs from each artist. This album serves as the first release of any solo work by PHILIP ANSELMO during the span of his nearly 30-year legacy. Also, the two WARBEAST tracks on the split feature former bassist Alan Bovee before his amicable departure from the band. Since then, Dre Karst has joined on bass.

War of the Gargantuas LINE UP:

PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS are:

Philip H. Anselmo - Vocals

Marzi Montazeri - Guitars

Bennett Bartley - Bass

Joe Gonzalez - Drums

WARBEAST are:

Bruce Corbitt - Vocals

Scott Shelby - Lead Guitar

Joe Gonzalez - Drums

Bobby Tillotson Jr. - Lead Guitar

Alan Bovee – Bass

Make sure to catch WARBEAST on the road with DOWN this winter! “The Weed & Speed Tour: West Coast Throwdown in the Year of XIII” will kick off on January 11, 2013 in Houston, TX at Warehouse Live. See below for all dates, including the War of the Gargantuas release party (WARBEAST only) show on January 5^th at The Rail Club in Fort Worth, TX.

DOWN U.S. tour (leg II) with WARBEAST and HAARP:

- April 11, 2013: El Teatro (Flores), Ciudad Autonoma De Buenos Aires, Argentina
- April 13, 2013: The Metal Fest Chile, Santiago, Chile- Fri Jan 11, 2013: Warehouse Live - Ballroom Houston, TX
- Sat Jan 12, 2013: Backstage Live San Antonio, TX
- Mon Jan 14, 2013: The Marquee Tempe, AZ
- Tues Jan 15, 2013: Freemont Country Club, Las Vegas NV
- Wed Jan 16, 2013: Key Club West Hollywood, CA
- Fri Jan 18, 2013: City National Grove of Anaheim Anaheim, CA

- Sat Jan 19, 2013: Ace of Spades Sacramento, CA
- Sun Jan 20, 2013: Regency Ballroom San Francisco, CA
- Tue Jan 22, 2013: Showbox at the Market Seattle, WA
- Wed Jan 23, 2013: Roseland Theater Portland, OR
- Thu Jan 24, 2013: Knitting Factory Boise, ID
- Sat Jan 26, 2013: The Summit Music Hall Denver, CO
- Mon Jan 28, 2013: First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
- Tue Jan 29, 2013: The Rave Milwaukee, WI
- Wed Jan 30, 2013: Bogart's Cincinnati, OH
- Fri Feb 1, 2013: Track 29 Chattanooga, TN

HERE is an extensive gallery of DOWN's recent concert in New York City!

Recently, DOWN premiered a music video for their NEW song "Witchtripper". Watch it HERE!

Where to order DOWN IV online:

Down IV Part I the Purple Ep on cd available at amazon.com. Click here.

Down IV Part I the Purple Ep on cd available at bestbuy.com. Click here.

Down IV Part I the Purple Ep and bundles on sale at down-nola.com. Click here.

Starting Sept 18, the full album and individual songs in mp3 format will be available from Amazon.com for download. Click here.

Down IV Part I the Purple Ep is available for pre-order from iTunes. Click here.

Related links:
Housecore Records
DOWN

PHILIP ANSELMO & WARBEAST Confirm Release Date For NEW Split Album ‘War of the Gargantuas’ (Anselmo’s First Solo Record)!

Legendary Pantera, Superjoint Ritual and DOWN vocalist PHILIP ANSELMO and Housecore Records thrashers WARBEAST recently announced that they will be releasing a NEW split album entitled 'War of the Gargantuas'. The split now has an official release date of January 8, 2012 and will include two songs from each artist. This album serves as the first release of any solo work by PHILIP ANSELMO during the span of his nearly 30-year legacy. Also, the two WARBEAST tracks on the split feature former bassist Alan Bovee before his amicable departure from the band. Since then, Dre Karst has joined on bass.

“This split is a glimpse into the future of both my solo project and ultimate Thrash Metallers WARBEAST. The title of the split is 'War of The Gargantuas' and it is fitting on many levels because of our combined love for the 60's Japanese film of the same name, the power of our combined musical output(s) and our humorous affection that plays out within each of our "Gargantuan" personalities,” states PHILIP ANSELMO. “Both WARBEAST and myself have full length LP's that will be released shortly after this is released, but this split is unique musically. It is a time capsule; a loud pause ‘til we both release our full length products. Enjoy the destruction of music!”

“These two songs we have on 'War of the Gargantuas' were the next level after Krush The Enemy,” states WARBEAST guitarist Scott Shelby. “They've been a staple in our set list for the last two years. These songs are a pure demonstration of our unique Texas thrash Metal style.”

WARBEAST also recently announced the upcoming release of their second full-length album, 'Destroy'. The album is scheduled to be released in early 2013 via Housecore Records and is currently in the mastering stages. Stay tuned for more information on Destroy coming very soon.

War of the Gargantua LINE UP:

PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS are:

Philip H. Anselmo - Vocals
Marzi Montazeri - Guitars
Bennett Bartley - Bass
Jose Manuel Gonzales - Drums

WARBEAST are:

Bruce Corbitt - Vocals
Scott Shelby - Lead Guitar
Joe Gonzalez - Drums
Bobby Tillotson Jr. - Lead Guitar
Alan Bovee - Bass

WARBEAST is currently annihilating some European tour dates with DOWN. See below for all current tour dates.

WARBEAST headline dates in Germany:

11/6 – Siegen, Germany @ Vortex
11/7 – München Germany @ Backstage
11/8 - Vienna, Austria @ Arena

Related links:
Philip Anselmo
Warbeast

haarp Is Ready To Jam With DOWN; NEW Album Due Out In September!

New Orleans Metallers, haarp, will embark on an eight-date journey next month supporting DOWN. Set to commence on September 21 in Saint Louis, Missouri, the band will bring their sonic wreckage through the Midwest and down the East Coast, coming to a close on September 29 in Sayreville, New Jersey. See confirmed dates below.

haarp will be touring in support of their soon-to-be-unleashed 'Husks' full-length. Set for release on September 18, 2012 through Housecore Records, the follow-up to 2010’s 'The Filth' was recorded at the University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center, Fountainbleau Room 7011, and Nodferatu’s Lair by Philip H. Anselmo, engineered by Steve Berrigan and Nathan Weidenhaft and mastered at Visceral Sounds by Scott Hull.

Said HeavyPlanet in an early review of the three-song beast: “Planting their feet as sludge Metal gods, haarp take their time trimming the fat and let the truth simmer. Between the sludge barrages and atmospheric back roads is tempered, expertly-timed black gold. The band's proficient but patient approach is lined with beautifully rich and vile vision. Husks isn't merely another NOLA sludge-Metal record; it's a sonic catapult for a band wholly deserving of every accolade they accrue. Take a walk through these rotting woods and sink with your sorrow. When the animals finally smell your stink, haarp will be waiting.” Adds Metal Underground: “This album is very balanced, as its some of the heaviest stuff ever made, but with those tones of airiness and ambiance that lift it up just enough…. Quite possibly haarp's best album.”

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haarp tour 2012 with Down:

- 9/21/2012: Pop's Nightclub in Saint Louis, Mo
- 9/22/2012: House of Blues Chicago in Chicago, IL
- 9/23/2012: The Crofoot in Pontiac, MI
- 9/25/2012: House of Blues Boston in Boston, MA
- 9/26/2012: Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA
- 9/27/2012: Mojo Main in Newark, DE
- 9/28/2012: Best Buy Theater in New York, NY
- 9/29/2012: Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ

Due to unforeseen events which occurred late in the summer of 2005, members of various disbanded projects came together to forge haarp. Featuring a collective of New Orleans grindcore, punk, and metal scene alumni, haarp embody the murk, decay, and oppression associated with their home city. haarp’s music is a visceral wall of low-end sound; its lyrics a journey through despair, hatred, self loathing, and aggression. haarp will be decimating a city near you. Further details to be announced in the coming days.

haarp is:

Shaun Emmons- Vocals

Keith Sierra Jr.- Drums

Grant Tom- Guitar

Bret Davis- Bass

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Related links:

haarp on MySpace

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EYEHATEGOD's Mike IX Williams: Philip Anselmo, NEW EHG Album, Touring Plans, Randy Blythe's Arrest & More!

EYEHATEGOD was founded in 1988 by Jimmy Bower and Joey Delatte, who were joined by Joe Fazzio and Kevin Bond from Crawlspace NoLa & Superjoint Ritual. Ever since their inception their have been various lineup changes, but regardless of whose in the band they have always been a driving force within the Heavy Music scene in NOLA. Their sludge Metal became a trademark within Heavy Music worldwide and their unique sound is incomparable. Eyehategod's music is the result of a group of friends getting together in a jam room and writing some simple, heavy and balls out music!

Louisiana’s favorite purveyors of Hardcore, blues-based, unrepentant, post-amplificated dirge, will head to Europe this week to further spread their audio message of discontent. The caravan of decadence and debauchery begins July 20 at Serengeti Festival 2012 in Stukenbrock, Germany and will pillage its way through 19 cities, leaving in its wake nothing but broken glass and hurt feelings.

We recently had the chance to chat with Mike IX Williams about the bands upcoming tour, their NEW album situation (including album title rumors), and why they got banned from Scion Rock Fest. Additionally, we talked to Williams about the arrest of LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe (who is a good friend of Williams). Listen up and spread the doom!



EYEHATEGOD - Europe Is The New Vietnam Tour 2012:

7/20/2012 Serengeti Festival 2012 - Stukenbrock, Germany
7/21/2012 Hammer Open Air Metal Festival 2012 - Turku, Finland
7/22/2012 Hafenklang - Hamburg, Germany
7/23/2012 Magnet - Berlin, Germany
7/25/2012 Fonobar - Warsaw, Poland
7/26/2012 Viper Room - Wien, Austria
7/27/2012 IBK - Innsbruck, Austria
7/28/2012 Big Barre Club - Cesena, Italy
7/29/2012 Kab Usine - Geneve, Switzerland
7/30/2012 Garage - Saabrücken, Germany
7/31/2012 Bastard - Osnabrück, Germany
8/01/2012 Beta - Copenhagen, Denmark
8/02/2012 Truckstop Alaska - Gothenburg, Sweden
8/04/2012 Tribute - Sandnes, Norway
8/07/2012 Fleece - Bristol, United Kingdom
8/08/2012 Academy 3 - Manchester, United Kingdom
8/09/2012 Garage - London, United Kingdom
8/11/2012 Ieperfest 2012 - Ieper, Belgium
8/12/2012 Gebäude 9 - Cologne, Germany

Related links:
Official Site of Eyehategod
Earsplit Compound

Phil Anselmo's Favorite Band haarp To Join DOWN On North American Tour - Tour Dates Available

New Orleans, LA haarp, the purveyors of dynamically slow Heavy Metal from the south, are pleased to announce their upcoming direct support tour dates with legendary New Orleans Heavy Metallers DOWN. The tour will take the bands around the southeast U.S. and kicks off on May 18^th in Boussard, LA. See below for a full listing of dates.

haarp won the Big Easy Music Awards this past Monday, April 23^rd! The Big Easy Music Awards celebrate excellence in local music in the artistically enriched New Orleans area. haarp won the category for best hard rock/heavy metal act of 2011. Check out a full list of winners here.

The NEW haarp record, produced by Philip H. Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL) is currently in the mixing stages and will be released this summer on Housecore Records. The record is currently untitled.

haarp is set to perform their first show with their NEW bass player, Bret Davis, this Friday, April 28th at the Green Room in Covington, LA. See below for additional tour dates including the upcoming run with DOWN.

haarp direct support dates with DOWN:

5/18 – Boussard, LA @ The Station (w/ Down)

5/19 – Huntsville, AL @ Crossroads (w/ Down)

5/21 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel (w/ Down)

5/22 – Nashville, TN @ The End

5/23 – Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s Cantina (w/ Down)

5/24 – St. Louis, MO @ Fubar St. Louis

5/25 – Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre (w/ Down)

5/26 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live – Ballroom (w/ Down)

5/27 – Shreveport, LA @ Municipal Auditorium (w/ Down)

6/2 – Lafayette, LA @ The Wild Salmon

haarp is:

Shaun Emmons- Vocals

Keith Sierra Jr.- Drums

Grant Tom- Guitar

Bret Davis- Bass

Related links:

haarp on MySpace

haarp on Facebook

Philip Anselmo Sends Condolences To The GWAR Camp - Video Available!

Philip Anselmo is not only the front-man of Pantera and Down, but also the owner of Housecore Records (an independent record label). Anselmo recently taped a video of himself sending his condolences to the GWAR camp, following the tragic death of the band's guitarist and producer Cory Smoot A.K.A. Flattus Maximus. Smoot was found dead on November 3rd inside the bands tour bus as the GWAR camp was getting ready to cross the Canadian border. He was 34 years old.

Here is the video:



Warbeast, a Texas-based Metal band is part of Housecore records and is currently on tour with GWAR and Every Time I Die.

- 11/12 West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
- 11/13 Pomona, CA @ Glasshouse
- 11/14 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
- 11/15 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
- 11/16 Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
- 11/18 Austin, TX @ East Side Drive In
- 11/19 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
- 11/20 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
- 11/21 New Orleans, LA @ The Hangar
- 11/22 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
- 11/23 Tampa, FL @ Green Iguana Stadium
- 11/25 Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
- 11/26 Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
- 11/27 New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place



Related links:
Phil Anselmo
GWAR
Warbringer