New Orleans sludge metal band Crowbar has unleashed the music video for "Bleeding from Every Hole," from its upcoming album "Zero and Below" (March 4, 2022, MNRK Heavy; pre-order here). The new album is Crowbar's 12th studio effort and first since 2016's "The Serpent Only Lies." “I really love this track," guitarist/vocalist Kirk Windstein said.... Continue Reading →
After decades as a recording and touring artist, and 19 albums to his name, Kirk Windstein still finds his inspiration from the pursuit of the almighty riff. And through his work with his signature band Crowbar, the “supergroups” Down and Kingdom of Sorrow, and his 2020 solo album “Dream in Motion,” Windstein has put a... Continue Reading →
Pioneering New Orleans, Louisiana, sludge metal band Crowbar will release its long-awaited new full-length, "Zero and Below," on March 4, 2022, via MNRK Heavy. The band has unveiled the record's artwork, track listing and first single/video, "Chemical Godz," all of which can be seen below. "Zero and Below" is Crowbar's 12th studio album and first since... Continue Reading →
NOLA sludge masters Crowbar will return to the stage in November 2021 supporting Municipal Waste. The 10-date US journey will commence Nov. 13 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and come to a close Nov. 23 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Additional support will be provided by Skeletal Remains and Dead Heat. Crowbar said: “We are so excited to... Continue Reading →
Entertainment One (eOne) has released a limited-edition vinyl repressing of "Time Heals Nothing," the third full-length from NOLA sludge masters Crowbar. Last year, eOne issued a 25th anniversary pressing of "Time Heals Nothing." Limited to 300 copies, the record sold out in 24 hours. The new edition is limited to 1,000 copies--split between the United States and EU/UK... Continue Reading →
NOLA sludge masters Crowbar will present a livestream concert at 4 p.m. ESP Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, with on-demand replays through Feb. 22. The multi-camera event will feature an updated setlist of Crowbar bruisers and serve as a precursor to the band's as-yet-untitled full-length album set for release later this year via Entertainment One (eOne)... Continue Reading →
2020 marks the 25th anniversary of Down's 1995-released, now classic debut, "NOLA." Plans for select shows featuring vocalist Philip Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders performing the record in its entirety were sidelined due to the global pandemic. In its wake, the band has announced an exclusive... Continue Reading →
Crowbar vocalist/guitarist and sludge metal pioneer Kirk Windstein will release his debut solo album, "Dream in Motion," on Jan. 24, 2020, via Entertainment One. Windstein recorded the album in his native Louisiana over a period of two years between tours and over holidays. Kirk handled all vocal duties, guitars and bass on the album, with drums... Continue Reading →
LIVE PHOTOS: Corrosion of Conformity, Crowbar, The Obsessed, Mothership-----Review by Greg Maki-----There’s nothing better in music than a good, heavy guitar riff. And this winter, there’s no better place to get all the heavy riffs you want—and more—than Corrosion of Conformity’s U.S. tour, also featuring New Orleans sludge-meisters Crowbar, Texas heavy rockers Mothership and, on... Continue Reading →
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