Philip H. Anselmo. The name conjures to mind one of the most iconic figures in metal for the last twenty-five years. Loved and hated. Widely revered, often misunderstood, and begrudged, all at once. Nonetheless, Anselmo remains an immovable force of music through his legendary stints as the frontman of Pantera, Down, Superjoint Ritual, and countless underground releases and guest spots. His current project is his first true solo-affair, Walk Through Exits Only (Housecore), and he has a new backing band known as The Illegals. He has other new projects in the mix outside of music too. Ghost Cult was glad to have a chat with Phil, who was upbeat about the future, and as affable as expected.Continue reading
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Phil Anselmo And The Illegals – Walk Through Exits Only
The much-anticipated solo album from Philip Anselmo, Walk Through Exits Only (Season of Mist/Housecore) has arrived, and it is definitely a musical enema for your head. It’s loud and chaotic, brutal, and beautiful to hear all at once. This album sees him returning to the style we had become so accustomed to in the first half of his almost twenty-five-year career in metal. Don’t get me wrong, Phil as the voice of Down is great, and he has added a wizened, graceful quality to that band now. But, if you also love the vitriolic harshness of classic middle-era Pantera albums, Superjoint Ritual, and his other work, you will be thrilled to hear the sound of the Phil of old rise again. This album will speak to a primal place deep within you, and it will have you speaking in tongues.Continue reading