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Phil Anselmo Talks About Boxing, Running HOUSECORE And Living In New Orelans In New Video

Puff — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:35:25 +0000

Online music magazine Converse x Decibel recently caught up with Down frontman and legendary metal god, Phil Anselmo. In the interview, Phil covers everything from life in New Orleans to Housecore Records. Check out the video after the jump. In other Phil news, he has a split EP coming out with Warbeast January 8 called “War [...]

Down Debut Weird New Video for 'Witchtripper' [VIDEO]

Puff — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:28:03 +0000

It's been a busy week or so for Phil Anselmo and the boys from Down. Last Tuesday, they released their new EP, DOWN IV PART I and kicked off their tour in Dallas. Today, they debuted their new music video for the first single off of DOWN IV, 'Witchtripper' on FUSE TV. If you don't have Fuse or you just missed it, don't worry because we've got you covered. You can watch the video after the jump and you can buy you a copy of the new EP right here.

Down Are Releasing New Record, Playing In Dallas Next Tuesday!

Puff — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:54:10 +0000

Phil Anselmo & company are dropping the first part of their new album, DOWN IV PART I, next Tuesday September 18th. Which is awesome in it's own right. I mean, what's better than some sludgy, dirty, New Orleans inspired Metal? Well, how about all that awesomeness pummeling in your face live!

Top 15 Songs To Help You Ride Out Hurricane Isaac

Puff — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:55:38 +0000

Hurricane Isaac isn't as strong and powerful as we thought he was going to be, but he is still a major pain in the ass. Ride out the storm with these killer tunes.

Down Prepare To Shoot Video for 'Witchtripper' [AUDIO]

gonzo — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:12:13 +0000

Louisiana metal legends Down are in front of a camera this week shooting the video for their new track 'Witchtripper'. No word yet on whether Phil, Pepper, Jimmy, Kirk, and Pat will be showing off their acting chops - or doing a live performance video, but hopefully, we'll have the results available for your viewing pleasure soon. In the meantime, we do have the audio for the song,

Linkin Park v DOWN – 99X CockFight

Puff — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:51:30 +0000

Last night’s cockfight was a full on war with Down coming out on top of the Texas Hippie Coalition to retain their title. Tonight they faceoff against Linkin Park. Who wins? Well, you got to tell us. Get your votes in after the jump. linkin park – lost in the echo down – witchtripper 99X [...]

Texas Hippie Coalition v DOWN – 99X CockFight

Puff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:13:43 +0000

Tonight’s CockFight is a Heavy Metal, State Line Showdown between two of our favorite bands here at 99X! Louisiana’s own Down defends their title for the first time against a band from the other side of the border, Texas Hippie Coalition. Are you getting buried in smoke or are you testing positive for THC? Well, [...]

DOWN v Papa Roach – 99X CockFight

Puff — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:31:17 +0000

Over the weekend, Papa Roach took Nigel Dupree to become our new Cockfight Champion. Tonight, right off the bat, they faceoff against metal legends DOWN! Phil and the boys are here to show they still can kick ass. The question is do they have what it takes...well, that's up to you to decide. Get your votes in after the jump.

99X Memorial Day Weekend Blowout! [VIDEO]

Puff — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:45:46 +0000

Memorial Day weekend is always huge here at 99X, but this year we made it MASSIVE! We have a ton of great shows lined up. We are going to get the party started right, Thursday night, with Framing Hanley. Then on Friday, we have a 99X Low Do

Phil Anselmo 'Not Too Sold' on Zakk Wylde Playing in Potential Pantera Reunion

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:59:55 +0000

Pantera are one of the very few bands whose power and influence has remained legendary for decades. As Pantera consistently remain one of the most discussed bands in metal history, the subject of a partial reunion comes up fairly regularly. However, the question remains — who would fill the spot of the late, great “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott?

DOWN At The Municipal on Sunday, May 27th! [VIDEO]

Puff — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:58:12 +0000

It's been a crazy couple of months here at 99X. Between attacking bands and having them attack us, we've had some pretty killer shows... X-Fest 2012 featuring Staind and Halestorm, Crowbar, Prong, Shadows Fall, Shinedown, Art of Dying ect. have all come to town in

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.

Phil Anselmo Working on Solo Material

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:23:45 +0000

A metalhead’s work is never done. The always-prolific Phil Anselmo, who always seems to have several irons in the metal fire, is working hard on some brand new solo material. The former Pantera singer, who has also recently been laying down tracks on a Down EP, is working with a band on this other project, according to his boarder Mike Williams of Eyehategod fame.

Vinnie Paul Shuts Down Pantera Reunion Rumors

gonzo — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:55:45 +0000

According to the Rock News Desk, former Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul has made his strongest statement yet to shout down rumours of a band reunion without his brother Dimebag, who was shot dead on stage in 2004.

Paul says: “It’s ridiculous – Dime wa

Getcha Pull with Dime Amps [VIDEO]

Kayla Keys — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:16:59 +0000

Here is some sweet news for you guys that want to TRY to sound more like the almighty Dimebag Darrell. I was checking out Twitter and saw Eric Bass of Shinedown tweeted that Dean Guitars has launched a line of Dime Amplifiers.

To recreate the signature sound of Dimebag Darrell, Dean Guitars worked with Grady Champion, Dime's guitar tech of 13 years, and Gary Sunda, legendary designer of Dime's original and favorite amp.

Down – Live In NOLA [VIDEO LINK]

gonzo — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:28:32 +0000

Chances are, if you listen to this radio station, you’re familiar with DOWN. One of my favorite bands – and one I don’t get to see nearly enough. Fortunately, Phil and the boys are playing a few shows here in the states before they head to Europe. A couple of those shows went down in [...]