Götz Kühnemund of Germany's Rock Hard magazine conducted an interview with DOWN/ex-PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo at the Roadburn festival on April 17, 2008 in Tilburg, Holland.
I think Phil has become a very emotional and deep person since he has lost Dimebag. It really shows. Which makes him even more symbolic to me. The guy has seen heartache, sorrow, death, rock bottom. But he is still indestructable.
I was just fixing to that down but I don't have to you already did it for me.its the casual fan that only know Phil through Pantera or down that think bad about Phil.has he made mistakes and done some dumb shit of course he has but who hasn't.phil has done a lot of good for people.just two examples he got Mike Williams out of jail when he was stuck in jail when Katrina hit.he was coming off methadone in Morgan city jail.he also spoke at Loyola University about his struggle with heroin which I'm sure was hard to talk about but he did just to educate young musicians on the dangers of drugs.long story short he does things for people because he cares and doesn't want people to go through the same things he went through.no Phil is not a racist hes a good dude just misunderstood.
I always appreciate Phil's total... umm honesty if you will during interviews! I can't wait to see him/Down touring in october!!! He's an awesome singer. Thanks for posting x
And I don't care what anyone says, this dude is absolutely high on opiates of some kind in this interview. "Hitting rock bottom" and going through tough times doesn't make a person act and speak this way. I've gone through a hell of a lot in my lifetime too.......including watching friends waste away from being high on heroin and prescription pills. I know exactly what it's like. And I'm telling you, and I hate to do it cause I like Phil, but I'm telling you, I'd bet a lot of money that he was high here in this interview.
I'm right there with you. I was on opiates and now I'm coming off methadone after 9 years. I see things so much clearer. He's definitely on something whether it be benzos with methadone, or alcohol with an opiate or benzo.
"in the form of murder" (read "in the form of the loss of one of my best friends). Phil Anselmo is an awesome dude and I'm sure the changes in his life must have made him a better person man. And RIP to his bro Dimebag Darrell
I'll say this ans say it again, this is an awesome, deep, emotional, and somewhat of a life changing interview for me and probally other fans and people out there. Esp. during the end when Phil was saying and comaparing the use of the word love and hate. Its pretty psycological, deep and informative. Well said Phil. This guy is growing, the right way. I'm pretty surprise and proud of Phil Anselmo. Positive life advice from a rock heavy metal icon.
I have just one message to Philip and the real fans that are out there - you are a fuckin hero and don't you listen to some stupid kid living in daddy's house judge you, the ones who really care about you know all the shit you've been through and all the people you've helped with your strength, you are unique and always will be! All my love and huge respect to the God of Metal don't ever stop doing your thing Philip!
damn!!! these are words of redemption through personal experience. i respect you phil. a lot. i know what you mean.... you made your way. respect from sardinia!
he's talking about basic humanity and the needs we all have as people.......i believe he felt what it means to both need and to receive what we know as community in such a time of crisis
Well said. Even though his words come out slow they are carefully chosen words. Phil said it's easier to hate than to love, and it's funny you read through comments below and people just sit there and hate on him. Got respect for you brotha!
i have a new respect for this man. it takes a real man to continue to grow and learn from life into their 40's and beyond. thumbs up Phil from Lord Kol
Yessss bro yes ❤️❤️❤️ He knows the effort Layne gave and was shamed for not matching it. Just shows he has the respect that we all share. For Layne specifically
To me, Anselmo has always been an interesting artist. Full of experience and expression, and yes, weed, which actually makes him a more interesting artist...
Even through the haze and the obvious toll that drugs has taken on Phil he said some really great things about how life changes drastically overnight and in turn will change you.
Guys...he is picking his words carefully. Been studying his manner through interviews, this is speaking so he is clearly understood...given the many times he has been misinterpreted. I don't blame him.
it began to ache really hard by the time they were on tour for Far Beyond Driven. Their next album(the monstrous The Great Southern Trendkill) features some lyrics about his mental and physical problems.
Thank goodness he survived all that (he was obviously still struggling here) and nowadays he's still alive and strong as ever. Even if not a spring chicken anymore but hey...that's life.
"Hate means a close door, hate means no return." I don't know why phil is acting so terribly recently but the man that I see seems nothing else but true to me.
no its not, without hate love would be meaningless and unimportant. Its a natural signs of being displeased with something or someone you care about, but obv it should be in harmony with reason, there is a good and bad kind of hate depending on the context.
He is doing MUCH better these days, but I know for a fact that he is drinking again. I saw Down last week and he was watching the opening bands while drinking behind the drumset, and then came out on stage chugging a beer and then throwing the bottle. Nothing wrong with drinking beer, just hope it doesn't get beyond that.
What amazing voice...even when he speaks hum! He's Drunk? I know he's better now, is another man...he does not use heroine anymore! He's clean...for me is an EXAMPLE NOW
Anselmo is a god! This man has frontlined project after project after project and all are of brilliance. So glad we live in New Orleans. He is so damn cute even now he still is the shit. Love u phil
so do i man, i feel the SAME exact way. he is such a great front man, ESPECIALLY in pantera. but ya know, i dont know if you know (im not insulting you lol) but hes was doing interviews on headbangers ball around the new release of the new album and he was talking how he like drinks water, and how he doesnt want to represent like he did in the late pantera days i think hes actually changed now truly.. and downs getting bigger. i bet you they'll eventually get big as pantera, and RULE like them.
Phil said trust him, trust him, trust him, trust him, trust, trust him, trust him, trust him, trust him. The destruction of anselmo, built character....lmao I still love this dude, and I hope he lives a long life. It's also good to he see how he talks with dow these days, he's not all doped up anymore.
At this point he was on pain meds for the fused discs in his back, & now he's 100% clean of anything (besides weed), and it shows in recent interviews.
Priest disciple . The continuity But he had the parameters of his own for what he exposed later But this album , its a kick ass heavy .. well Power metal record of the time . It shows where Phil came from and metal fans , Pantera fans , pantera tribute singers ... Dont snob that record from the urban myth of that Glam assimilation that media did in 90's . This is bullshit . Everybody had poofy hair then , look 80's bathory 1987 , and Infernal majesty , morbid angel , celtic frost and so on .. In what this is different ? Its a fuckin heavy record . In league with Priest , In league with Metal church and stuff . And study this record , study thoses influences from the 70's , and early 80's . Priest , Trapeze , Deep Purple, rainbow , british version of Whitesnake , uli roth era of scorpions .. Back even to howlin wolf , little richard James brown When the guys could sing , but created the screeching we use for extreme stuff . This and Power metal is where you had all the breath support and technique that Phil possess and use even in his departure for his own Thats why , in the more oldschool tricks , you struggle to sing CFH , this Love , and Reinventing the steel stuff . Don't took the hardcore screaming of phil , because hes much more of that . And he took his craft seriously . Very serious
If every fucking human with a pure soul would listen to the last minutes of his speech there would be no more war. Phil is such an intelligent, incredible person. it's a shame that we have to be pushed around by the ones above us. And I find it really hard to love instead of hate. there's no love left inside. what's to love except your family?
Time itself... Slows... When Phil... talks...
He's always so intense. Everything he says, he says with intensity.
I Love his voice I could sit and listen to him talk for hours
I think Phil has become a very emotional and deep person since he has lost Dimebag. It really shows.
Which makes him even more symbolic to me. The guy has seen heartache, sorrow, death, rock bottom. But he is still indestructable.
W/outta doubt,well said ..
He's always been deep!
proof right there that the guy is not a racist....
I was just fixing to that down but I don't have to you already did it for me.its the casual fan that only know Phil through Pantera or down that think bad about Phil.has he made mistakes and done some dumb shit of course he has but who hasn't.phil has done a lot of good for people.just two examples he got Mike Williams out of jail when he was stuck in jail when Katrina hit.he was coming off methadone in Morgan city jail.he also spoke at Loyola University about his struggle with heroin which I'm sure was hard to talk about but he did just to educate young musicians on the dangers of drugs.long story short he does things for people because he cares and doesn't want people to go through the same things he went through.no Phil is not a racist hes a good dude just misunderstood.
Wish more people would see this
This man is truly incredible all you need is love right on Phil
My biggest legend. Love Phil so much. Been through so much and still carries on
Respect brother🤘🏼💯
That which doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. Kudos Phil, we love you man!!
I always appreciate Phil's total... umm honesty if you will during interviews!
I can't wait to see him/Down touring in october!!!
He's an awesome singer.
Thanks for posting
x
had to increase the video speed to 2x
And I don't care what anyone says, this dude is absolutely high on opiates of some kind in this interview. "Hitting rock bottom" and going through tough times doesn't make a person act and speak this way. I've gone through a hell of a lot in my lifetime too.......including watching friends waste away from being high on heroin and prescription pills. I know exactly what it's like. And I'm telling you, and I hate to do it cause I like Phil, but I'm telling you, I'd bet a lot of money that he was high here in this interview.
JS Thrasher no doubt. Right there with him.
I'm right there with you. I was on opiates and now I'm coming off methadone after 9 years. I see things so much clearer. He's definitely on something whether it be benzos with methadone, or alcohol with an opiate or benzo.
H.A.A.K.
This is the best interview i've seen in an age.
Thanks for the upload
"in the form of murder" (read "in the form of the loss of one of my best friends). Phil Anselmo is an awesome dude and I'm sure the changes in his life must have made him a better person man. And RIP to his bro Dimebag Darrell
He was off of Heroin in 2002, but he was on Methadone for years after he quit with the needle. As well as taking Xanax, and Soma.
His voice so deep that the walls of my ear canal rattle
hes a fucking genius. and the best person to ever be interviewed cuz hes so fucking true.
so many gems in this interview
3:43 when he says quitting drugs and Phil laughs.lol
I'll say this ans say it again, this is an awesome, deep, emotional, and somewhat of a life changing interview for me and probally other fans and people out there. Esp. during the end when Phil was saying and comaparing the use of the word love and hate. Its pretty psycological, deep and informative. Well said Phil. This guy is growing, the right way. I'm pretty surprise and proud of Phil Anselmo. Positive life advice from a rock heavy metal icon.
phil has such a unique way of speaking and expressing himself,i love how any time he says "mental"he points to his head
I have just one message to Philip and the real fans that are out there - you are a fuckin hero and don't you listen to some stupid kid living in daddy's house judge you, the ones who really care about you know all the shit you've been through and all the people you've helped with your strength, you are unique and always will be!
All my love and huge respect to the God of Metal don't ever stop doing your thing Philip!
damn!!! these are words of redemption through personal experience. i respect you phil. a lot. i know what you mean.... you made your way. respect from sardinia!
Good seeing him survive thru the lifestyle he's had for so many years.Also the awakening of no longer having any hatred in general.
he's talking about basic humanity and the needs we all have as people.......i believe he felt what it means to both need and to receive what we know as community in such a time of crisis
damn, its good to have the old phil back damn he was messed up
i love that guy.
For a man that died from heroin, had a friend killed, divorce, back surgery, and knee surgery. He's doing damn fine
Uuugh. I want to feel what he is feeling. So high.
No. You don't. Between the depression and body pain and the past addictions. I can't even imagine how bad he feels sometimes.
a very honest Interview, Love you PHILIP ANSELMO
Well said. Even though his words come out slow they are carefully chosen words. Phil said it's easier to hate than to love, and it's funny you read through comments below and people just sit there and hate on him. Got respect for you brotha!
thanks man.
i have a new respect for this man. it takes a real man to continue to grow and learn from life into their 40's and beyond. thumbs up Phil from Lord Kol
i'm so happy that he realized he was singing "would?" by alice in chains badly, cause i felt bad for him cause i wasnt sure if he knew
Yessss bro yes ❤️❤️❤️ He knows the effort Layne gave and was shamed for not matching it. Just shows he has the respect that we all share. For Layne specifically
Phils a good interview he always has something and more to say to a question
Touching stuff.
Made me cry too.
To me, Anselmo has always been an interesting artist. Full of experience and expression, and yes, weed, which actually makes him a more interesting artist...
He’s baked here. Lol. My buddies band Weedeater toured with Down. They said he is very cool guy
I think that, in spite of the condition he's in, this is a great interview. I hope he recovers.
Even through the haze and the obvious toll that drugs has taken on Phil he said some really great things about how life changes drastically overnight and in turn will change you.
I hope he stays with us and only gets better
Pieces of my back lol Phil in the live videos of painters he has the thunder for sure.
My throat gets raw just listening to Phil talk...
Thank you and well said. I was thinking the same thing if you read my recent comment here.
There are newer videos of him on TH-cam, and he seems coherent and completely sober.
I Love his voice
i could not agree more brother.
Guys...he is picking his words carefully. Been studying his manner through interviews, this is speaking so he is clearly understood...given the many times he has been misinterpreted. I don't blame him.
it began to ache really hard by the time they were on tour for Far Beyond Driven. Their next album(the monstrous The Great Southern Trendkill) features some lyrics about his mental and physical problems.
i can only agree! he´s a good man! greez from austria
Phil Anselmo is great!!!!!!! I love you Phil!
Right on...
You can just tell in his voice
I love U brother ❤️
Wow i'm really proud of phil for his atttitude change.
Bonne Anniversaire Phil !
Happy Birthday !
dude he has such a deep voice godamn!
Thank goodness he survived all that (he was obviously still struggling here) and nowadays he's still alive and strong as ever. Even if not a spring chicken anymore but hey...that's life.
"Hate means a close door, hate means no return." I don't know why phil is acting so terribly recently but the man that I see seems nothing else but true to me.
Hate is a reaction born out of caring a lot though, true indifference is the close door and point of no return.
Hate is an extreme term and even worse than indifference.. It devours the soul it's harmful for the person itself and for society
no its not, without hate love would be meaningless and unimportant.
Its a natural signs of being displeased with something or someone you care about, but obv it should be in harmony with reason, there is a good and bad kind of hate depending on the context.
10 second clip and the guy says he is acting terribly recently. ,🙄
phil is such a funny guy. always was, even here that this interview is more serious.
Phil is so cool!!
He is doing MUCH better these days, but I know for a fact that he is drinking again. I saw Down last week and he was watching the opening bands while drinking behind the drumset, and then came out on stage chugging a beer and then throwing the bottle. Nothing wrong with drinking beer, just hope it doesn't get beyond that.
when he's that stoned u can bet your ass he's tellin the truth
that boy has so much base in his voice. its bad ass
What amazing voice...even when he speaks hum! He's Drunk? I know he's better now, is another man...he does not use heroine anymore! He's clean...for me is an EXAMPLE NOW
whatever about his past, he is a legend, and i love pantera and down and all the things he has done.
peace and love to all life~~~
we are all one~~~
Anselmo is a god! This man has frontlined project after project after project and all are of brilliance. So glad we live in New Orleans. He is so damn cute even now he still is the shit. Love u phil
Damn, after watching old Pantera interviews from 92', this makes me kind of sad.
damn this is DEEP.
I love tha dude but yes he is on dope.
No, he isnt. Imbeciles
This is 2008 you fuckhead
ofcourse he does.
i think years of drug abuse has had a toll on him but its great to see his doing better now and he has a different outlook on life
so do i man, i feel the SAME exact way. he is such a great front man, ESPECIALLY in pantera. but ya know, i dont know if you know (im not insulting you lol) but hes was doing interviews on headbangers ball around the new release of the new album and he was talking how he like drinks water, and how he doesnt want to represent like he did in the late pantera days i think hes actually changed now truly.. and downs getting bigger. i bet you they'll eventually get big as pantera, and RULE like them.
his voice is BASS OUT boy,,, girls must love that DEEP VOICE lol
Respect Phil.
All those years of drug abuse i reckon, it's a damn shame.
When you watch the videos from 1992/93 and then the videos from now, it's heartbreaking.
Phil said trust him, trust him, trust him, trust him, trust, trust him, trust him, trust him, trust him. The destruction of anselmo, built character....lmao
I still love this dude, and I hope he lives a long life. It's also good to he see how he talks with dow these days, he's not all doped up anymore.
I would love to sit, talk and toke with him. I'd say he'd be amazing to listen to. =]
FUUUUCKED UP!!! Ah, Phil......we love ya
Anselmo Forever!!!!!!!!!!!
He acts like 9am is really early. I get up at 5am every day.
9AM? fuck thatK
Congrats bro! No one gives a fuck what time you wake up!
@@Oriolesfun I'm sure someone does. Like my family maybe? What a fuckboy you are. Must suck to live the life of an internet troll.
wwooooww phil is fucking baked, fried, and steamed.
Anselmos' voice kicks ass
hahahahahah he makes me think about me late at night. very high
Even the little things choke up phil... Good for him :)
His surgery went something like, the opened up his stomach to operate on his spine from the front. wow.
lol the way Phil smiles(3:44) when the guy asks him was it the quiting of drugs.
At this point he was on pain meds for the fused discs in his back, & now he's 100% clean of anything (besides weed), and it shows in recent interviews.
Who are you dude? His doctor?
i'm not sure whether to laugh or to cry about this...
He's so right in all he's saying. I totally agree.
I jus saw him In Los Angles with down! He was fuckin epic man! He was clean for sure! Awsome
just look at his first pantera album.power metal ..this high screaming stuff...
Priest disciple .
The continuity
But he had the parameters of his own for what he exposed later
But this album , its a kick ass heavy .. well Power metal record of the time .
It shows where Phil came from and metal fans , Pantera fans , pantera tribute singers ...
Dont snob that record from the urban myth of that Glam assimilation that media did in 90's .
This is bullshit .
Everybody had poofy hair then , look 80's bathory 1987 , and Infernal majesty , morbid angel , celtic frost and so on ..
In what this is different ?
Its a fuckin heavy record .
In league with Priest , In league with Metal church and stuff .
And study this record , study thoses influences from the 70's , and early 80's .
Priest , Trapeze , Deep Purple, rainbow , british version of Whitesnake , uli roth era of scorpions ..
Back even to howlin wolf , little richard James brown
When the guys could sing , but created the screeching we use for extreme stuff .
This and Power metal is where you had all the breath support and technique that Phil possess and use even in his departure for his own
Thats why , in the more oldschool tricks , you struggle to sing CFH , this Love , and Reinventing the steel stuff .
Don't took the hardcore screaming of phil , because hes much more of that .
And he took his craft seriously .
Very serious
gee thats so early :)
Phil =)
They had a different singer back then. I forget his name but it's probably on wikipedia.
shit i never thought of that one
If every fucking human with a pure soul would listen to the last minutes of his speech there would be no more war. Phil is such an intelligent, incredible person. it's a shame that we have to be pushed around by the ones above us. And I find it really hard to love instead of hate. there's no love left inside. what's to love except your family?
good good good, real real real shit
REAL SHIT to it's core and da TRUTH... see a lot and go through a lot, and u can tell, to see and find dat truth