Heavy metal supergroup Down—vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders—has signed with Nuclear Blast Records and is slated to release its long-awaited new full-length album in 2026. “Nuclear Blast is proud to be in the trenches with NOLA legends Down as their partner in their long overdue return to... Continue Reading →
Crowbar has announced a round of spring 2024 U.S. headline dates, confirming a two-week run from March 30 through April 14, with support from Morbid Visionz. The tour will see Crowbar perform a special set of songs from its "Crowbar" and "Odd Fellows Rest" albums as part of the annual Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest on April 12 in... Continue Reading →
Crowbar has announced a 2023 U.S. headline tour starting Sept. 7 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and running through Oct. 5 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Support will be provided by Primitive Man, as well as Bodybox, on select dates. Additionally, the band will play a special show with Venom Inc. on Oct.1 in Iowa City, Iowa.... Continue Reading →
Eye Am, featuring members of Crowbar and Type O Negative, is in the studio working on its debut album. The group has holed up at OCD Recording and Production in New Orleans, Louisiana. The band features former Type O Negative members Kenny Hickey (guitar/vocals) and Johnny Kelly (drums), along with Kirk Windstein (guitar/vocals) of Crowbar... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
Photos by Greg Maki
By Greg Maki Still a relatively young event, the Blue Ridge Rock Festival has grown quickly to become one of the biggest rock festivals in the United States. Hosted by a new venue in 2022, the Virginia International Raceway, the festival featured a massive lineup of more than 180 acts performing on six stages across... Continue Reading →
Crowbar, supporting its new album "Zero and Below," will return to the road in summer 2022 on a U.S. headlining tour also featuring Spirit Adrift. "The Riff Beast Tour" will commence July 22 at Ripplefest in Austin, Texas, and run through Aug. 27 at the Tattoo the Earth festival in Worcester, Massachusetts. "We are looking... Continue Reading →
Long-running metal supergroup Down--featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders--will return to the stage for a trio of live dates starting Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Welcome to Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. From there, the band will play shows in Atlanta and... Continue Reading →
New Orleans, Louisiana, sludge metal band Crowbar has unveiled a video clip on the making of its latest album, "Zero and Below." Produced, mixed, and mastered by Duane Simoneaux at OCD Recording And Production in Metairie, Louisiana, "Zero and Below" was released on March 4, 2022, via MNRK Heavy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6tjitqtQL8 "Zero and Below" is available on CD, LP, cassette... Continue Reading →
