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 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

"House Of Shock" Documentary Soundtrack To Feature Members Of Slayer, Exodus, Amen & More!

According to The PRP, a NEW Metal supergroup has united forces to create a soundtrack for a documentary about the House Of Shock (Philip Anselmo‘s New Orleans-based haunted house). The lineup features:

- Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo
- Exodus guitarist (and current Slayer fill-in) Gary Holt
- Ex-Queens Of The Stone Age, etc. bassist Nick Oliveri
- Amen vocalist Casey Chaos.

During the last few weeks, recording sessions have been taking place in with producer Ross Robinson (Korn, Slipknot) overseeing the project. An interview with members of the group that suggests that the project could continue on past the aforementioned documentary can be read HERE.



Photo credit: Studio Jonkillz

Related links:
House Of Shock

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

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.”

For pre-order info, point your browser HERE.

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

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup
 

Related links:

haarp on MySpace

haarp on Facebook

Philip Hansen Anselmo Celebrates his 44th Birthday - Here Are His Most Famous Quotes!

The voice of PANTERA and DOWN, the legendary Philip hansen Anselmo, arguably the most controversial frontman in Heavy Music history, is celebrating his 44th birthday today. Philip was born on June 30, 1968, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His musical career has not only impacted millions of screamers worldwide thanks to his work with PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL and various other side projects, but today he is also the owner of Housecore Records: a record label that specializes in underground music. Here is Anselmo in his very own words:

"Let me hear you make some noise before we get out of here, let me hear you loud... That sucks! Let me hear you louder! Now listen to me. When we came on this goddamn stage we said that we are the Kings of Metal, and I do believe that fucking wholeheartedly... because I'll tell you right now: We are the ones that never let you down and fucking sold out on you and kissed ass to the goddamn fucking status quo. We are a Heavy Metal band man! We are a fucking Heavy Metal band! And goddamn we are great... oh shit, we are awesome! Goddamn!" - Phil Anselmo on stage at the end of their performance at Ozzfest 2000 (Pantera's last appearance at Ozzfest)

"I may be loaded. I may be drunk. But I ain't stupid." - Phil Anselmo while on tour in 1996

"If I have to pick five songs, they are: At Dawn They Sleep by Slayer, The Battle of Evermore by Led Zeppelin, Drowning Man by U2, Blind by Swans, Painted Black by the Rolling Stones, A Day in the Life by The Beatles, and I got one more, The Prophet Song by Queen". Phil Anselmo answering his fans questions via Ustream in 2010.

"Speaking of stage freight. I was terrified! It was in NOLA at an all ages show. I was wearing Jeans, a Van Halen t-shirt, and a bandana on my neck. Once I gripped that microphone stand I did not let go! I plugged my microphone into a guitar FX pedal. Then at the end of the a Black Sabbath song we were covering, I hit the guitar pedal. It was horrific!" - Phil Anselmo discussing his first time onstage

"If you see a guy holding his girl to this next song, knock him on his fucking ass!" - Phil Anselmo while on stage in Europe with Pantera in 1997

"Burn this motherfucker to the ground if ya'll want!" - Phil Anselmo on stage at Ozzfest 2000 in Nashville. The place was destroyed after the show, as a result Ozzfest was banned for 4 years in Nashville.

"Don't underestimate the kid, you're fucking crazy if you do. And I am the kid!" - Phil Anselmo while taping "Pantera: Behind the Music" for VH1.

"I thought I could do anything and there wasn't a damn thing that could beat me... I was wrong." Phil Anselmo discussing his former addiction to heroine.

"Drink beer, smoke dope, and eat pussy until your jaw breaks!" - Phil Anselmo while on stage with Superjoint Ritual at Ozzfest 2004

"I've always been and had a mentality for what the alternate kid would want to hear and I don't necessarily mean alternative, because alternative - the use of the word over the years - has made the entire situation unalternative. About as unalternative as it gets." Phil Anselmo ranting about Alternative Music

"Actually I have no idea what I just said, but I love ya'lls response!"

"I can easily say I've done everything I've wanted in music." - Phil Anselmo

Here is Phil Anselmo doing what he does best!







Related links:
Phil Anselmo's Official Site

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 Releases Exclusive Vocal Ringtones – Get Em' Now!

 

PHILIP ANSELMO, known as Heavy Metal’s most notorious vocalist, is releasing several ringtones for fans to grace their cell phones with. Ten individual ringtones have been created using Philip’s voice, ranging from hilarious to seriously badass!

"Grab one of my new 'Craptastic' ringtones and be the first one on your block to be full of it!" – PHILIP ANSELMO

The ringtones are available now! To download the ringtones, just text the keywords below to 69937 and your ringtone will be sent to your phone. Charges apply per ringtone.

Ringtones:

\m/ Artist: Phil Anselmo
Title: Ring
Keyword: Phil1

\m/ Artist: Phil Anselmo
Title: Ring Inhale
Keyword: Phil2

\m/ Artist: Phil Anselmo
Title: Ding Dong
Keyword: Phil3

\m/ Artist: Phil Anselmo
Title: Bbbbbb
Keyword: Phil4

\m/ Artist: Phil Anselmo
Title: Pick Up The Phone
Keyword: Phil5

\m/ Artist: Phil Anselmo
Title: There's Someone Calling
Keyword: Phil6

\m/ Artist: Phil Anselmo
Title: Answer
Keyword: Phil7

\m/ Artist: Phil Anselmo
Title: Whaaoo
Keyword: Phil8

\m/ Artist: Phil Anselmo
Title: I'll Keep Calling
Keyword: Phil9

Philip Anselmo Gets Venom Tattoo In Brazil - Video Available!

Following Down's epic performance at the SWU Music And Arts Festival this past Monday (November 14th) in São Paulo, Brazil (click to watch), Phil Anselmo was tattooed by Roger Marx of Estúdio Nimbus. Anselmo got a pentagram with the words "Die Hard" inked on his left wrist in tribute to the legendary Heavy Metal band Venom! Here is the video of Anselmo getting scarred for life:



In other Down news, Down recently entered "Nodfaratu's Lair" (Philip Anselmo's home studio) and began work on Down IV, Part 1. Here is a progress report from riffmeister Kirk Windstein!

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Phil Anselmo Interviewed by 'High Times' Magazine!

Philip Anselmo (Pantera, Down, Superjoint Ritual) is one of the most charismatic vocalists in Heavy Music history. The vocal style he pioneered while he was in Pantera has influenced thousands of vocalists worldwide. His lyrics are honest and his delivery has always set him apart from other 'screamers'. After the demise of Pantera in 2001, Anselmo continued his musical careers with bands like Down and Superjoint Ritual.

During Down's most recent concert in New York City, "High Times Magazine" sat down with Anselmo and grilled him with tons of questions. During the chat he was asked about the impact of drug use on his life and on his music. As you will see in the extensive interview below, Anselmo looked healthy, strong and was very eloquent with all of his answers. As usual, he was uncensored and real, just like the way it should be! Check out the interview, courtesy of "High Times Magazine.









Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

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Philip Hansen Anselmo Celebrates his 43th Birthday

Pantera's legendary front-man, arguably the most controversial front-man in Heavy Music history, is celebrating his 43th birthday today. Philip Hansen Anselmo was born on June 30, 1968, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His musical career has not only impacted millions of screamers worldwide thanks to his work with Patnera, Down, Superjoint Ritual and various other side projects, but today he is also the owner of Housecore Records: a record label that specializes in underground music. Here is Anselmo in his own words:

"Let me hear you make some noise before we get out of here, let me hear you loud... That sucks! Let me hear you louder! Now to listen to me. When we came on this goddamn stage we said that we are the Kings of Metal, and I do believe that fucking wholeheartedly... because I'll tell you right now: We are the ones that never let you down and fucking sold out on you and kissed ass to the goddamn fucking status quo. We are a Heavy Metal band man! We are a fucking Heavy Metal band! And goddamn we are great... oh shit, we are awesome! Goddamn!" - Phil Anselmo on stage at the end of their performance at Ozzfest 2000

"I may be loaded. I may be drunk. But I ain't stupid." - Phil Anselmo while on tour in 1996

"If I have to pick five songs, they are: At Dawn They Sleep by Slayer, The Battle of
Evermore by Led Zeppelin, Drowning Man by U2, Blind by Swans, Painted Black by the Rolling Stones, A Day in the Life by The Beatles, and I got one more, The Prophet Song by Queen." Phil Anselmo answering his fans questions via Ustream in 2010.

"Speaking of stage freight. I was terrified! It was in NOLA at an all ages show. I was wearing Jeans, a Van Halen t-shirt, and a bandana on my neck. Once I gripped that microphone stand, I did not let go! I plugged my microphone into a guitar FX pedal. Then at the end of the a Black Sabbath song we were covering, I hit the guitar pedal. It was horrific!" - Phil Anselmo discussing his first time onstage

"If you see a guy holding his girl to this next song, knock him on his fucking ass!" - Phil Anselmo while on stage in Europe with Pantera in 1997

"Burn this motherfucker to the ground if ya'll want!" - Phil Anselmo on stage at Ozzfest 2000 in Nashville. The place was destroyed after the show, as a result Ozzfest was banned for 4 years in Nashville.

"Don't underestimate the kid, you're fucking crazy if you do. And I am the kid." - Phil Anselmo while taping "Pantera: Behind the Music" for VH1.

"I thought I could do anything and there wasn't a damn thing that could beat me...I was wrong." Phil Anselmo discussing his addiction to heroine.

"Drink beer, smoke dope, and eat pussy until your jaw breaks" - Phil Anselmo while on stage with Superjoint Ritual at Ozzfest 2004

"I've always been and had a mentality for what the alternate kid would want to hear and I don't necessarily mean alternative, because alternative - the use of the word over the years - has made the entire situation unalternative. About as unalternative as it gets." Phil Anselmo ranting about Alternative Music

"Actually I have no idea what I just said, but I love ya'lls response!"

"I can easily say I've done everything I've wanted in music." - Phil Anselmo



Here is Phil Anselmo doing what he does best!






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