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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=2566 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:28:38 -0500 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:14:30 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=2566 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/after_almost_ten_years_of_silence_down_is_writing_new_songs.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/after_almost_ten_years_of_silence_down_is_writing_new_songs.html Music News: Down has been taken off the "backburner."]]> Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:28:38 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_this_is_what_down_sound_like_live_in_2022.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_this_is_what_down_sound_like_live_in_2022.html Music News: The band delivered an 11-song set at Hellfest.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2022 21:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_down_rehearse_in_preparation_for_upcoming_us_shows.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_down_rehearse_in_preparation_for_upcoming_us_shows.html Music News: The band will make several live appearances over the Spring and Summer.]]> Thu, 19 May 2022 19:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/down_announce_run_of_us_and_europe_shows.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/down_announce_run_of_us_and_europe_shows.html Music News: The band will hit the road from May until September]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 03:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kirk_windstein_says_down_is_working_on_something_really_special_no_talk_of_new_album_though.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kirk_windstein_says_down_is_working_on_something_really_special_no_talk_of_new_album_though.html Music News: "I'm super-excited to get together with all the guys again."]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:23:43 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kirk_windstein_talks_relationship_with_phil_anselmo_explains_pantera_singers_biggest_influence_on_him.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kirk_windstein_talks_relationship_with_phil_anselmo_explains_pantera_singers_biggest_influence_on_him.html Music News: "Very good friends, way before he was in Pantera and all of that."]]> Sat, 22 Feb 2020 13:14:45 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kirk_windstein_answers_if_he_would_change_anything_about_downs_nola_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kirk_windstein_answers_if_he_would_change_anything_about_downs_nola_album.html Music News: The guitarist also recalls crazy memory from making he record.]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:38:54 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kirk_windstein_addresses_possibility_of_new_down_music_after_reunion.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kirk_windstein_addresses_possibility_of_new_down_music_after_reunion.html Music News: "Down started out as a side project, and that's kind of where it would be again," the guitarist says.]]> Sun, 05 Jan 2020 15:31:59 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kirk_windstein_rejoins_down_for_nola_25th-anniversary_tour_answers_if_hes_back_for_good.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kirk_windstein_rejoins_down_for_nola_25th-anniversary_tour_answers_if_hes_back_for_good.html Music News: "I'm in, 100%", the guitarist says.]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2019 23:58:42 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/down_announces_1st_live_show_in_years.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/down_announces_1st_live_show_in_years.html Music News: The gig will take place in June 2020 at the Graspop Metal Meeting.]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2019 16:59:07 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/down_was_offered_some_shows_to_celebrate_25-anniversary_of_nola_phil_anselmo_says.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/down_was_offered_some_shows_to_celebrate_25-anniversary_of_nola_phil_anselmo_says.html Music News: "People ask me about it all the time," the singer said.]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:25:18 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/hellfest_responds_to_government_threat_to_withhold_funding_keep_your_grant.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/hellfest_responds_to_government_threat_to_withhold_funding_keep_your_grant.html Music News: Organizers say government's response is "pretext… to please [their] electorate."]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2016 10:43:37 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/down_unleash_video_for_conjure.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/down_unleash_video_for_conjure.html Music News: Check out the horror-themed video for "Conjure," a track taken from band's latest EP.]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2015 08:37:23 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/phil_anselmo_named_musical_artist_of_the_year.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/phil_anselmo_named_musical_artist_of_the_year.html Music News: Down singer to be honoured at 2015 President's Arts Awards in Louisiana hometown.]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2015 09:48:30 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/jesus_christ_spotted_stage-diving_at_down_concert.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/jesus_christ_spotted_stage-diving_at_down_concert.html Wtf?: Our Lord and Savior has returned, and he's rocking hard with Phil Anselmo.]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2014 21:02:40 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/down_streaming_new_song_we_knew_him_well.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/down_streaming_new_song_we_knew_him_well.html Music News: Song posted on band's Soundcloud page.]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:05:56 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/down_drummer_on_lineup_change_were_a_new_band_its_exciting.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/down_drummer_on_lineup_change_were_a_new_band_its_exciting.html Music News: Jimmy Bower also talks new record.]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:40:27 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/anselmo_talks_new_down_record_it_sounds_like_obscure_black_sabbath.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/anselmo_talks_new_down_record_it_sounds_like_obscure_black_sabbath.html New Releases: Singer cites "Technical Ecstasy" as new album influence.]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 09:04:13 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/down_complete_new_ep_announce_early_2014_release.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/down_complete_new_ep_announce_early_2014_release.html New Releases: Guitarist Pepper Keenan confirms "freaky guitar stuff" and "super-heavy vibe."]]> Tue, 24 Dec 2013 10:52:21 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/new_down_has_classic_sabbath_vibe_phil_anselmo_confirms.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/new_down_has_classic_sabbath_vibe_phil_anselmo_confirms.html Music News: "It yanks me back to old heavy metal in the Sabbath vein," the singer explains.]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2013 15:57:06 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/phil_anselmo_down_will_never_sell_many_records_as_pantera_but_is_it_a_failure.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/phil_anselmo_down_will_never_sell_many_records_as_pantera_but_is_it_a_failure.html Wtf?: Singer asks the question while announcing a new set of tour dates.]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2013 22:10:08 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_kirk_windstein_leaves_down.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_kirk_windstein_leaves_down.html Music News: The axeman looking to focus on Crowbar, who have meanwhile announced their new bassist.]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2013 11:33:00 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/down_post_update_from_ep_writing_sessions.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/down_post_update_from_ep_writing_sessions.html New Releases: Phil Anselmo briefly reports from the studio, record set to drop in early 2014.]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2013 13:12:52 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/down_writing_new_material.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/down_writing_new_material.html New Releases: Phil Anselmo has posted images of Down working on new material in their lair. Could "Down IV Part II" be in the works?]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2013 08:30:25 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/phil_anselmo_talks_down_eps_i_dont_like_fillers.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/phil_anselmo_talks_down_eps_i_dont_like_fillers.html Music News: "EPs get the product out to the people quicker," says the singer.]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2013 14:02:24 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/new_down_album_set_for_early_2014_release.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/new_down_album_set_for_early_2014_release.html New Releases: Phil Anselmo says the new Down riffs are "f--king awesome," and the record will be released by February 2014.]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:05:09 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/down_members_talk_new_ep_touring_and_looking_handsome.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/down_members_talk_new_ep_touring_and_looking_handsome.html Interviews: Vocalist Philip Anselmo and his Down bandmates recently visited the Loudwire studios to talk about their new EP, touring, and looking handsome.]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:34:42 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/ug_special_exclusive_interview_with_phil_anselmo_and_down.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/ug_special_exclusive_interview_with_phil_anselmo_and_down.html Interviews: Last week we gave you an opportunity to ask Phil Anselmo and guys from Down anything you want. Here's an interview made up of your questions!]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:58:07 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/ask_phil_anselmo_anything.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/ask_phil_anselmo_anything.html Interviews: Next week we're interviewing former Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo and two of his bandmates in Down. Here's your opportunity to ask the metal supergroup anything you want.]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:14:45 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/down_guitarist_slams_talentless_pop_stars_praises_country_musicians.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/down_guitarist_slams_talentless_pop_stars_praises_country_musicians.html Music News: Down guitarist and Crowbar forntman Kirk Windstein has posted the message on his Facebook page.]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:14:30 -0400