Superjoint Ritual

Superjoint Ritual is a New Orleans–linked metal/hardcore project fronted by Phil Anselmo, featuring contributors from the local scene (reviews cite Jimmy Bower and Hank Williams III). Known for raw, aggressive recordings and demos from the late 1990s leading to albums in the early 2000s.

Reviews on DeBaser note demos from 1996/1997, the 2002 album Use Once And Destroy, and the 2003 album A Lethal Dose Of American Hatred. Contributors mentioned in reviews include Jimmy Bower (Eyehategod, Down), Hank Williams III (bass on Use Once And Destroy per review), Kevin Bond, and Joe Fazzio. Styles cited across reviews: hardcore, thrash, doom, sludge, and punk attitude.

DeBaser reviews present Superjoint Ritual as a raw, hardcore-tinged sludge/thrash project fronted by Phil Anselmo. Use Once And Destroy is praised for its aggression and underground spirit; A Lethal Dose Of American Hatred receives mixed but largely positive notes. Reviews highlight members from the New Orleans scene and demo material from the late 1990s.

For:Fans of hardcore punk, sludge/doom-influenced metal, and the New Orleans underground metal scene.