Down
Background information
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Genre(s)	Southern/Doom metal[1] Stoner metal[2]
Years active	1991-1995 2001-2002 2006-present
Label(s)	Elektra Independant Label Group Warner Music Group Roadrunner
Associated acts	Pantera Superjoint Ritual Corrosion of Conformity Crowbar Eyehategod
Website	www.down-nola.com
Members
Phil Anselmo Pepper Keenan Kirk Windstein Rex Brown Jimmy Bower
Former members
Todd Strange

Down is an American southern heavy metal supergroup formed in 1991. The band is composed of Phil Anselmo (ex-Pantera and Superjoint Ritual vocalist), Pepper Keenan (Corrosion of Conformity guitarist and vocalist), Kirk Windstein (Crowbar guitarist and vocalist), Rex Brown (ex-Pantera bassist), and Jimmy Bower (Crowbar drummer; Superjoint Ritual and Eyehategod guitarist). Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... NOLA redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Southern rock is a style of rock music that was very popular in the 1970s, and still retains a large fan base to the present. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Stoner music, stoner metal and stoner rock are interchangeable terms describing a sub-genre of rock music. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group, and today operates under Atlantic Records Group. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Roadrunner Records is a major record label that concentrates on metal bands. ... For other uses, see Pantera (disambiguation). ... Superjoint Ritual was a New Orleans Sludge/Crossover Thrash band formed by Phil Anselmo, Joe Fazzio, and Jimmy Bower in the early 1990s, later to be joined by Hank Williams III, and Kevin Bond. ... Corrosion of Conformity is an American heavy metal band. ... Crowbar is an American doom / sludge metal band from Louisiana, characterized by their extremely slow, low-keyed, heavy and brooding songs. ... Eyehategod is an American sludgecore band from Louisiana who are known for their dark, sludgy riffs combined with equally dark lyrics. ... Philip Hansen Anselmo (born June 30, 1968 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a heavy metal vocalist and musician, currently performing with Down. ... Pepper J. Keenan, born May 8, 1967 , is the guitarist and vocalist for the Heavy metal band Corrosion of Conformity. ... Kirk Windstein is the guitar player for Crowbar and Down. ... Rex Brown Rex Robert Brown (born Monday, July 27, 1964) was the bassist for the American heavy metal band Pantera until its dissolution in 2003. ... Jimmy Bower is an American Sludge/Heavy Metal guitarist and drummer who has played with numerous underground bands, most notably Eyehategod, Crowbar, Down, The Mystik Krewe of Clearlight, Debris Inc. ... Todd Strange, (born 1966), is a former bassist who played on the first Down album NOLA and with Crowbar. ... Southern rock is a style of rock music that was very popular in the 1970s, and still retains a large fan base to the present. ... “Heavy metal” redirects here. ... In the late 1960s, the term supergroup was coined to describe music groups composed of members who had already achieved fame or respect in other groups or as individual artists. ... Philip Hansen Anselmo (born June 30, 1968 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a heavy metal vocalist and musician, currently performing with Down. ... For other uses, see Pantera (disambiguation). ... Superjoint Ritual was a New Orleans Sludge/Crossover Thrash band formed by Phil Anselmo, Joe Fazzio, and Jimmy Bower in the early 1990s, later to be joined by Hank Williams III, and Kevin Bond. ... Pepper J. Keenan, born May 8, 1967 , is the guitarist and vocalist for the Heavy metal band Corrosion of Conformity. ... Corrosion of Conformity is an American heavy metal band. ... Kirk Windstein is the guitar player for Crowbar and Down. ... Crowbar is an American doom / sludge metal band from Louisiana, characterized by their extremely slow, low-keyed, heavy and brooding songs. ... Rex Brown Rex Robert Brown (born Monday, July 27, 1964) was the bassist for the American heavy metal band Pantera until its dissolution in 2003. ... For other uses, see Pantera (disambiguation). ... Jimmy Bower is an American Sludge/Heavy Metal guitarist and drummer who has played with numerous underground bands, most notably Eyehategod, Crowbar, Down, The Mystik Krewe of Clearlight, Debris Inc. ... Superjoint Ritual was a New Orleans Sludge/Crossover Thrash band formed by Phil Anselmo, Joe Fazzio, and Jimmy Bower in the early 1990s, later to be joined by Hank Williams III, and Kevin Bond. ... Eyehategod is an American sludgecore band from Louisiana who are known for their dark, sludgy riffs combined with equally dark lyrics. ...

History

NOLA (1991-1995)

The first release was NOLA (for New Orleans, Louisiana) in 1995, an album combining a New Orleans "sludge doom" sound with distinct blues overtones. A short tour of 13 dates was undertaken shortly after the album's release. Following the tour, Down was put on hold to allow its members to return to their respective bands. NOLA is Downs first album. ... NOLA redirects here. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ...

Down II (2001-2002)

The band regrouped in 2001 to record the more diverse album entitled Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow. The line-up was the same, apart from the replacement of Todd Strange with Rex Brown as bass player (It should be noted that Rex Brown had been in the band since 1999). Another tour was undertaken, both on their own and as part of Ozzfest in the summer of 2002. The band was then once more put on hold, as lead singer Anselmo wished to focus his efforts on Superjoint Ritual, which also featured Bower on guitar. Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow is the second album by Down. ... Todd Strange, (born 1966), is a former bassist who played on the first Down album NOLA and with Crowbar. ... Rex Brown Rex Robert Brown (born Monday, July 27, 1964) was the bassist for the American heavy metal band Pantera until its dissolution in 2003. ... Rex Brown Rex Robert Brown (born Monday, July 27, 1964) was the bassist for the American heavy metal band Pantera until its dissolution in 2003. ... Ozzfest is an annual tour of the United States (and in some years, Europe) featuring performances by many Heavy Metal, Metalcore, Death Metal, Hardcore and Nu Metal groups. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Superjoint Ritual was a New Orleans Sludge/Crossover Thrash band formed by Phil Anselmo, Joe Fazzio, and Jimmy Bower in the early 1990s, later to be joined by Hank Williams III, and Kevin Bond. ...

Down III (2006-Present)

Down are in the process of writing and recording a new studio album, named Down III: Over the Under. Pepper Keenan has recently stated that the band have finished writing the new album's material and are due to record it in February. The band have numerous acoustic songs written and have some material recorded. The band are looking at an end of summer release. Anselmo is understood to be one of the driving forces behind the new album and is quoted as saying "I want my band back", in reference to Down. In a recent statement from bassist Rex Brown, Down will be re-releasing their debut album NOLA with Rex playing the bass tracks. He has also stated that both Down albums are going to be remastered and re-released.^[3] Rex Brown Rex Robert Brown (born Monday, July 27, 1964) was the bassist for the American heavy metal band Pantera until its dissolution in 2003. ...

Along with Megadeth, Down will be opening for Heaven and Hell on their upcoming Canadian tour. The latter band features members of Black Sabbath starting with a show in Vancouver, BC on March 11 2007.^[4] Megadeth is an American thrash metal band led by founder, frontman, and songwriter Dave Mustaine. ... Heaven and Hell is a music collaboration featuring current Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler along with former members Ronnie James Dio and Vinny Appice (who post-Sabbath worked together in Dio playing songs from their Black Sabbath era together at times). ... For other uses, see Black Sabbath (disambiguation). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

Down's March 13th set in Edmonton as well as every subsequent show were cancelled last minute as Phil developed Strep Throat, much to the dissappointment of fans hoping to see them. The band has stated that they will be returning for "make-up" dates but has not added these dates on their new North American tour, once again to much disappointment. Strep throat (or Streptococcal pharyngitis, or Streptococcal Sore Throat) is a form of Group A streptococcal infection that affects the pharynx. ...

According to Down's official website, Over The Under will be released on September 25, 2007.

The entire 'Over The Under' album leaked onto the internet on August 29th, 2007.

Band members

• Phil Anselmo - Vocals
• Pepper Keenan - Guitar
• Kirk Windstein - Guitar
• Rex Brown - Bass
• Jimmy Bower - Drums

Philip Hansen Anselmo (born June 30, 1968 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a heavy metal vocalist and musician, currently performing with Down. ... Pepper J. Keenan, born May 8, 1967 , is the guitarist and vocalist for the Heavy metal band Corrosion of Conformity. ... Kirk Windstein is the guitar player for Crowbar and Down. ... Rex Brown Rex Robert Brown (born Monday, July 27, 1964) was the bassist for the American heavy metal band Pantera until its dissolution in 2003. ... Jimmy Bower is an American Sludge/Heavy Metal guitarist and drummer who has played with numerous underground bands, most notably Eyehategod, Crowbar, Down, The Mystik Krewe of Clearlight, Debris Inc. ...

Former members

• Todd Strange - Bass

Todd Strange, (born 1966), is a former bassist who played on the first Down album NOLA and with Crowbar. ...

Discography

Albums

See also: 1995 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1995 Record labels established in 1995 // January 18 - Jerry Garcia wrecks his rented BMW into a guard rail near Mill Valley, California. ... NOLA is Downs first album. ... Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group, and today operates under Atlantic Records Group. ... See also: 2002 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2002 Record labels established in 2002 // 2002 was marked by significant trends in rock music. ... Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow is the second album by Down. ... Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group, and today operates under Atlantic Records Group. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Singles

Stone the Crow is the debut single for the heavy metal band Down. ... NOLA is Downs first album. ... Temptations Wings is the second single from the heavy metal band Down, from their debut album NOLA. I feel the pressure, it lightens To judge this spirit of mine To be like the judgement To be the king that is left behind To hell with I miss you I... Bury Me In Smoke is a heavy metal song by Down from the bands 1995 debut album, NOLA. The song is a staple of Downs live shows. ... Beautifully Depressed is the first single from the heavy metal band Downs second album Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow. ... Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow is the second album by Down. ... Ghosts Along the Mississippi is the second single from the heavy metal band Downs second album Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow. ...

Music videos

Stone the Crow is the debut single for the heavy metal band Down. ... NOLA is Downs first album. ... Ghosts Along the Mississippi is the second single from the heavy metal band Downs second album Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow. ... Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow is the second album by Down. ...

Miscellaneous

The fan club of Down bears the name 'The Brotherhood of Eternal Sleep', or simply B.R.O.E.S. (IPA pronunciation: [brɒs]). Articles with similar titles include the NATO phonetic alphabet, which has also informally been called the “International Phonetic Alphabet”. For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words, see IPA chart for English. ...

References

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External links

• Official website
• anselmo.fr.st
• / MTV News Article dated 1/30/07, about forthcoming LP.