In the wake of the shocking death of drummer, Vinnie Paul, it's bittersweet hearing that Pantera's "Cowboys From Hell" turns 28 years old today. The album was released under the radar on July 24, 1990 and started a heavy metal legacy that still ignites fans worldwide. I was 13 years old at the time of... Continue Reading →
Scour—the extreme metal supergroup featuring Philip H. Anselmo (Pantera, Down, Superjoint), John Jarvis (Pig Destroyer, Agoraphobic Nosebleed), Derek Engemann (ex-Cattle Decapitation), Mark Kloeppel (Misery Index) and Adam Jarvis (Pig Destroyer, Misery Index)—will play two long-anticipated live shows this week. The first will take place Thursday, July 5, at Baltimore Soundstage in Baltimore, Maryland, with support from... Continue Reading →
Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals will unite with Housecore labelmate King Parrot this fall for a U.S. live takeover. The tour, previously scheduled for the spring but postponed following Anselmo's recent back surgery, will commence Sept. 6 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and include a stop at this year's edition of Berserker Fest September 28th in... Continue Reading →
My pick of the week for the 3rd week of May 2018 is an easy one—Ghost's catchy brand new track, "Dance Macabre." And if you don't know Ghost, then you've either never visited our site, or have been living under a rock for the past several years or more. Watch the video for the song... Continue Reading →
Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals are postponing their spring U.S. tour with Housecore labelmates King Parrot until late summer/early fall. "I've decided to delay the Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals/King Parrot tour until August-September," Anselmo said. "As many of you know, I had a second back surgery in late January. I'm having an incredible recovery but just want to... Continue Reading →
Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals will join forces with Housecore labelmates King Parrot this spring for a U.S. live takeover. Still in its plotting stages, the trek will take place from mid-May to mid-June with full routing details to be announced in the coming weeks. Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals will be touring in support of... Continue Reading →
"Choosing Mental Illness as a Virtue," the new album from Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals, will be released Friday, Jan. 26. Revolver is offering an advance taste of the record alongside a live video of "Finger Me." Hear "Choosing Mental Illness as a Virtue" now courtesy of Revolver at THIS LOCATION. The album will be released on CD,... Continue Reading →
Review by Greg Maki ----- Typically, rockers mellow as they age. Success and perspective combine to relieve the anger and angst that fueled their younger days, often taking their careers in new directions, especially if they choose to go the solo route. “Unplugged” or even country projects are not unheard of, sometimes from the most... Continue Reading →
Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals have set a Jan. 26, 2018, release date for their second album, "Choosing Mental Illness as a Virtue," via Housecore Records. The record is the follow-up to 2013's "Walk Through Exits Only." Listen to the new album's first single, "Choosing Mental Illness," here. Preorders are available now via all digital... Continue Reading →
As frontman of the legendary Pantera, inarguably one of the greatest and most important metal bands of all time, Philip H. Anselmo set a bar so high no one has reached it since. In the years following that band’s untimely end (and even while it was still active), he has expanded his musical palette in... Continue Reading →
