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Down

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Down is an American sludge/southern metal supergroup from New Orleans fronted by Phil Anselmo with members including Pepper Keenan, Kirk Windstein, Jimmy Bower and (on some records) Rex Brown / Todd Strange. Formed in 1991, the band is known for heavy, Sabbath-influenced riffs and Southern-tinged doom/sludge.

Origin: New Orleans, Louisiana. Formed: 1991. Core members (as cited in reviews): Phil Anselmo (vocals), Pepper Keenan (guitar), Kirk Windstein (guitar), Jimmy Bower (drums), Rex Brown and earlier Todd Strange on bass. Noted albums: NOLA, II, III and the Purple EP.

DeBaser reviews praise Down's heavy, Sabbath-tinged sludge and southern-rock roots. NOLA and II receive consistent acclaim for riffs, atmosphere and Phil Anselmo's vocals. III: Over The Under and the Purple EP are noted for maturity and doom influences. Live performance (Bologna 2008) is described as powerful and engaging.

For:Fans of sludge, southern metal, doom and Phil Anselmo

 

Flawless performance.

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Doom Made In USA, so no Albion refinements or carbon-copy Shakespearean citations.

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Hats off, of course, to the musicians, especially the two guitarists, capable of crafting riffs smelling of Sabbath, metallic outbursts stopped and rhythmic, ominous arpeggios, and hallucinated solos.

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With Down, being angry has never been so much fun.

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