by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 29, 2016 | Festivals, News, Touring
Hellfest Open Air Festival has finally unveiled the full lineup for the already sold out event that takes place on June 16-18th in Clisson France. There’s a reason why it sells so fast, and next year’s massive list speaks for itself which confirms that it is one...
by Alix Vallecillo | Mar 10, 2016 | Cancellations, News, Updates
The backlash from Phil Anselmo’s incident at the Dimebash event late last year has been big, not just for him, but for his bandmates for his various bands including Down. The southern boys felt the backlash of Anselmo’s action when their own hometown and a...
by Alix Vallecillo | Feb 10, 2016 | News, Updates
In the wake of Phil Anselmo’s vulgar display of white power, Dutch festival FortaRock was the first one to take action against his band Down, stating the band was “no longer welcome” at the fest. Then their hometown gig, scheduled to take place this...
by Alix Vallecillo | Feb 10, 2016 | News
Philip Anselmo’s racist outburst during the Dimebash event a few weeks ago has taken its toll everywhere, leading Anselmo offering give up his role with Down in order for them to continue as band. Dutch festival, FortaRock removed them from the bill, but...
by Metal Insider | Feb 8, 2016 | News, Updates
More drama in wake of Phil Anselmo’s drunk Dimebash outburst? Naturally. Despite multiple apologies and an offer to leave Down, the backlash over his Nazi salute and white power shoutout continues. There’s deservedly a bit of anti-Anselmo sentiment going...