Former Cattle Decapitation bassist/current Scour guitarist Derek Engemann has joined Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals. He replaces Walter Howard (Grieved, Oppressive Force, Vaginal Bear Trap) and will make his live debut with the Illegals on the band's upcoming Latin American tour, on which it will perform Illegals tracks and a selection of Pantera hits. "Derek... Continue Reading →
Armed with an unrelenting, unforgiving new album—”Choosing Mental Illness as a Virtue” (read Live Metal’s review)—released early this year, Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals finally are about to hit about to hit the road. A headline tour with support from Housecore labelmates King Parrot will take them across the United States this September, including... 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 →
