by Bram Teitelman | Oct 14, 2013 | Updates
This month started off with a bit of a surprise, as Crowbar’s Kirk Windstein announced he was leaving sludge metal supergroup Down, which he’d cofounded. At least he was leaving for the right reason – to concentrate on Crowbar – but in a recent...
by Zach Shaw | Oct 3, 2013 | Metal Musical Chairs, Updates
Fans are still surprised following Kirk Windstein’s sudden departure from Down to focus on Crowbar. The move lead many to wonder whether there was drama following the split, especially considering that bassist Patrick Bruders was staying in Down rather than returning...
by Bram Teitelman | Oct 1, 2013 | Metal Musical Chairs
It was announced a few weeks ago that Crowbar bassist Patrick Bruders was leaving the band, presumably to concentrate on his bass duties in sludge supergroup Down. Now, as Crowbar announce their new bassist, vocalist/guitarist Kirk Windstein has decided to exit Down...
by Metal Insider | Sep 12, 2013 | In The Studio
Phil Anselmo is giving hints that Down is working on new material. The former Pantera frontman who just wrapped up a tour behind his first solo album, Walk Through Exits Only, has posted photos on Instagram with the following caption, indicating Down is working on new...
by Zach Shaw | Aug 27, 2013 | Label Moves
Last year, Kill Devil Hill (featuring ex-Pantera bassist Rex Brown and ex-Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice in its ranks) released its self-titled debut via SPV/Steamhammer Records. And while we knew the supergroup was working on its follow up album, we didn’t...