Phil Anselmo

Phil Anselmo
Anselmo in 2013
Background information
Birth namePhilip Hansen Anselmo
Born (1968-06-30) June 30, 1968
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, songwriter, producer
Years active1981–present
Member of
  • Pantera
  • Down
  • En Minor
  • Philip H. Anselmo and the Illegals
  • Scour
Formerly of
  • Superjoint
  • Arson Anthem
  • Viking Crown
  • Necrophagia
  • Eibon
  • Christ Inversion
  • Razor White

Philip Hansen Anselmo (born June 30, 1968[1]) is an American heavy metal musician best known as the lead singer for Pantera, Down, and Superjoint, amongst other musical projects. He is the owner of Housecore Records.

Musical style

Phil Anselmo has performed many genres of music over the course of his 43 year long music career. He is primarily known for his work in groove metal[2][3][4] and heavy metal[5][6] as a whole, but is also known for his work in sludge metal,[7][8][9] black metal,[10][11] death metal,[12][13] hardcore punk,[14][15] glam metal,[16] blackened death metal,[17] and thrash metal.[18] He got his start in a hard rock group as known as ''Razor White''.[19]

References

  1. ↑ Larkin, Colin (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (5th Concise ed.). Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857125958. Retrieved December 28, 2016 – via Google Books. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  2. ↑ "How One Classic Album Turned Groove Into the Biggest Thing in '90s Metal (and It Still Holds Up 30 Years Later)". www.ultimate-guitar.com. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  3. ↑ "Pantera's Vulgar Display of Power: The Aggressive and Groundbreaking Album That Changed Metal Forever – Metalpunkz". metalpunkz.com. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  4. ↑ Epstein, Dan (2018-06-23). "How Vinnie Paul and Pantera Revolutionized the Art of Metal". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  5. ↑ Sharmapublished, Amit (2019-01-03). "Philip Anselmo: the albums that changed my life". louder. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  6. ↑ "Philip Anselmo > Loudwire". Loudwire. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  7. ↑ Enis, Eli. "DOWN writing first new music in 10 years". Revolver. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  8. ↑ "Sludge Metal : Where Anger Turns Into Pain and Filth". Dead End Follies. 2024-04-25. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  9. ↑ says, Chris (2021-04-21). "New Orleans sludge metal embodies the spirit of collaboration". The Miscellany News. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  10. ↑ "SCOUR · Official Website". www.scourofficial.com. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  11. ↑ "Album Review: Scour - 'Scour'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  12. ↑ MetalSucks (2015-05-19). "What is Phil Anselmo's "Secret Death Metal Project"?". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  13. ↑ "Phil Anselmo fronting new death metal band, Metraton Nganga". lambgoat.com. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  14. ↑ Injection, Metal (2010-12-10). "CD Review: ARSON ANTHEM - Insecurity Notoriety". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  15. ↑ "Arson Anthem │ Exclaim!". Arson Anthem │ Exclaim!. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  16. ↑ "Phil Anselmo Speaks on Why Pantera Abandoned Glam Metal, Explains Why He Shaved His Head". www.ultimate-guitar.com. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  17. ↑ Kennelty, Greg (2024-11-15). "PHIL ANSELMO Goes Full On Blackened Death Metal On SCOUR's New Single "Infusorium"". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  18. ↑ "Pantera - Cowboys From Hell Review • metal.de". metal.de. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  19. ↑ "Razor White". www.razorwhite.com. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
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