In a latest interview with The Heavy Metallic Sitdown, Down/Solar Dont Shine guitarist and Crowbar frontman Kirk Windstein gave an replace on the supergroup’s extremely anticipated new album. And whereas it’s regrettable that the replace isn’t “it’s popping out tomorrow,” it sound like we’re all slowly however certainly getting nearer to launch.
”We’re completely within the — I might say previous the center level of even recording it… Now we have to take a break proper now as a consequence of touring stuff [with our other projects]. However the drums are all executed. Pepper [Keenan, DOWN guitarist] and I did the rhythm tracks. The bass is completed. I’m undecided if Phil [Anselmo, DOWN frontman] began singing but or not. That’s sort of on his time. However we’re actually gonna sort of attempt to dive again into [completing the record] within the month of November, sort of between early November to possibly Thanksgiving, simply end up all the pieces that now we have to do on guitars and bass. And the remainder is as much as Phil. After which [we’ll get into the] mixing [process].”
It’s been a very very long time since Down put out new music. If you happen to’re solely counting full-length releases, Down’s final one was Down III: Over the Beneath from 2007, however for those who’re counting simply any releases, then you definately’re speaking the 2014 EP Down IV – Half II. Keep in mind, there was alleged to be a Half III at one level, then there was going to be an all acoustic launch, after which there was going to be a covers album possibly. So the truth that we all know this will probably be a brand new, full-length launch… possibly Down V… it’s sort of an enormous deal.
This new file can even be Down’s first below the Nuclear Blast umbrella. They joined the label again in April. On the time, they stated the brand new file will probably be popping out in 2026, so for now that’s all we are able to actually go by.
“Nuclear Blast is proud to be within the trenches with NOLA legends DOWN as their companion of their lengthy overdue return to the metallic world. As well as, we’re excited to convey a few of their key previous catalog releases again into the highlight, particularly on the vinyl aspect. There are such a lot of longtime DOWN followers at Nuclear Blast who’re excited to be working with certainly one of their all-time favourite bands. 2026 can’t come quickly sufficient!”
In latest months, Down has been seen taking part in numerous festivals when Phil isn’t off taking part in with Pantera. Remember that Pepper Keenan’s been busy engaged on a brand new Corrosion of Conformity file and touring with Judas Priest/Alice Cooper, whereas each Bruders and Windstein’s been busy with numerous tasks of their very own together with a Crowbar tour with Eyehategod this summer season, so it’s a miracle any Down music is getting written in any respect.
Right here’s hoping their scattered careers can result in an excellent Down file and never a disjointed mess.
