This video includes footage of the first Down show ever, which was at RC Bridge Lounge on Magazine Street....I was there. The footage was filmed by my friend Mike Savoie. Down opened up for Eyehategod....killer show. Stressball & Both Legs Broken were supposed to play, too, but they cancelled. Brings back killer memories..
Philip himself said that this is hands down the most difficult song of all time to sing. Those screams at the end are absolutely fucking insane, I don't think that anyone else in the world could match that tone and intensity. Philip H. Anselmo is by far the greatest singer of all time, long live The Kid! 🤘🏼🖤
the whole pantera discography is impossible to match. However , he is not the best but def a top tier , like chris cornell , layne staley, rob halford and robert plant
28 years later and this album still reminds of you.. rest in peace BIG STEVE. Luv ya buddy. Your memory lives on in music. I'll never forget the time at the TLA when we were moshing and i blew out my knee. No ACL. You helped me walk 9 blocks after the show to the car. At some points outright carried me. I'll never forget you buddy as long as I live.
I bought this cd at the mall in Hawaii in '94. I had read about some side project Phil was doing called "Down" in a metal mag, one of the only ways to learn about new stuff in those days. I was immediately floored. Still have the original cd and listen to it all the time. This album will always be a staple for me, and for so many others. My favorite Down lineup too btw.
Charlie as cool as the Internet is. I miss those days. Researching bands in magazines, fanzines, tape trade or word of mouth. Exactly how I found Down, COC, EYEHATEGOD and many more.
Just recently hipped myself to these fellas, and couldn't believe how great this first album is. I bought Down 2 and 3 also, and they are both really good, especially Over the Under, but the first one is just something special. The way lifer follows Temptations Wings is so badass.
Same here! Bought it on release date. Must be in 1995 or so - still listening and it didnt get old to that day! NOLA was such a masterpiece and it was a cool project about his drug addiction. Brothethood of eternal sleep!
Me too. For several years I couldn’t listen to this album because I was hooked on oxy’s when it first came out. It’s good to be alive, clean, and enjoying this kick ass album again. Goddamn!
I was working in the local Dodge dealership and found this in a trade in,just the CD no jacket no case popped it in the stereo and was floored. It became our bon fire beer drinking go to CD. FUCK IM OLD
Man, that first Down album was hands-down their best. The Black Sabbath and Saint Vitus influence was all over that record, and Kirk and Pepper played / wrote one kick-ass riff after another. All the Down albums after that seemed to fall a bit short in that regard, and while they were good, they weren't great like that first album was.
Agreed, my main issue is their production. For some reason, it just doesn't click for me. Although down 3(idk the official name, right now) was pretty good
@@Aymungoos this three years later,but im mostly talking about their production in the follow ups to Nola,but my comment still stands for me personally
Down II is overall their best album. NOLA is heavier which makes it more appealing to the average fan. The second album really showcased more of Down's influences. The bluesy "Robin Trower" feel of Down II & III really made them stand out from their peers.
Great albums, some of my all time favorites, years later on a listen of another favorite album, the only album from Floodgate, Penalty, I realized how much they were in the same vein
Down is really special to my sludge metal mad heart. ❤️ Always loved this band greatly. NOLA is a swell record. And Down II is even better. Phil was at his best in this band.
I agree that NOLA is an amazing album but that Phil was at his best in Down? I don't think so, Phil was at his prime in Pantera, Far Beyond Driven era Especially
My dad showed me this when he got out of a 5 year sentence. Fly high pops you knew the best metal always! I can run through a wall right the fuck now this is the best metal song ever
![Down - Witchtripper [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/VoQgDNR0qSw/mqdefault.jpg)
Salute to anyone still listening.
Til the day I die...
Always will have Nola on the Playlist 😉
Hell yeah so fucking heavy🤘🤘🤘🤘
manchester UK here blastin this shit, lets fuckin gooooo!!
My favourite.
Over 20 years later and still my favorite album of all time
Your goddamn right..love this record
Good call mike zombo mine too
I'll see your NOLA and raise you When The Kite String Pops
Can't believe it's been over 20 years, damn time flies.
2020 , still ripping through hard and clear....and loud!!
Just a Fuckin classic'
Phil is the definition of badass! I don't care what anyone says. Sweet song, hell of a band.
If you opened up a can of whoop ass PHIL ANSELMO would come out of it swinging!
@@BerserkersBattle-816 All I can say about your comment..... SWAG..🤟
FUCK YEAH!!!!!
Best screams of all time imo
I love comments that say "I don't care what anyone says "
Phil's voice is unique. Always mimicked never duplicated 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
This video includes footage of the first Down show ever, which was at RC Bridge Lounge on Magazine Street....I was there. The footage was filmed by my friend Mike Savoie. Down opened up for Eyehategod....killer show. Stressball & Both Legs Broken were supposed to play, too, but they cancelled. Brings back killer memories..
That sounds amazing
Awesome brother!
You sir are a lucky man.
Dope shit! 🔥🙏🏻💪🏻💯💞
Nice! So do you know if it’s just all old footage on tape that is stretched, or I wonder if that’s an effect ?
Philip himself said that this is hands down the most difficult song of all time to sing. Those screams at the end are absolutely fucking insane, I don't think that anyone else in the world could match that tone and intensity. Philip H. Anselmo is by far the greatest singer of all time, long live The Kid! 🤘🏼🖤
And that’s from a dude that sang War Nerve and Suicide Note pt 2
Facts
the whole pantera discography is impossible to match. However , he is not the best but def a top tier , like chris cornell , layne staley, rob halford and robert plant
John Bush
Definitely one of the best southern-metal albums of all time, and NOLA is right there with it, along with CoC's albums with Pepper on vocals.
It's probably THE best, no offense to Pepper and CoC
@@ShunkLunkable I believe this album is the definition of Southern Metal
Hell yeah
28 years later and this album still reminds of you.. rest in peace BIG STEVE. Luv ya buddy. Your memory lives on in music.
I'll never forget the time at the TLA when we were moshing and i blew out my knee. No ACL. You helped me walk 9 blocks after the show to the car. At some points outright carried me. I'll never forget you buddy as long as I live.
Pumping iron in my room in my 20s back in the day. What a great album.
this album is simply perfect
Best album ever recorded.
Within a few seconds of this opening riff I knew NOLA was going to be for me. Probably my favourite album of all time now.
This song and album is a classic! Been jamming this shit for almost 30 years. It never gets old.
It's 2024. It's on my playlist, and it fu***** rocks! My ears are filled to the brim with the groove!
One of the best albums in the history of heavy metal.
Wish i had been there ..... these guys ROCK !!! Phil has been and is 1 of the Best Heavy Metal singers to ever live ... my opinion...
Always a fan. Tgis track also has a very Sabbath-esque sound with the guitars...it's exquisite.
down is the best band ever to exist!!!!!!!!!!!!! Phil ,Pepper,Rex,Jimmy and Kirk RULE!!!!!
I bought this cd at the mall in Hawaii in '94. I had read about some side project Phil was doing called "Down" in a metal mag, one of the only ways to learn about new stuff in those days. I was immediately floored. Still have the original cd and listen to it all the time. This album will always be a staple for me, and for so many others. My favorite Down lineup too btw.
+Charles Talley wasnt realeased until 95
+fudge you ok then my bad. I was in Hawaii from 94-96 and knew I bought it out there.
hahhah sorry if i seemed like a dick. just pointing it out. great record!
+fudge you no I'm glad you call3d me on it so I don't look like a twit! Rock on!
Charlie as cool as the Internet is. I miss those days. Researching bands in magazines, fanzines, tape trade or word of mouth. Exactly how I found Down, COC, EYEHATEGOD and many more.
Just rediscovered Down forgotten how much I loved this band and still do 😝😝☠☠🤘🤘
Me too! It’s like Christmas!
Just recently hipped myself to these fellas, and couldn't believe how great this first album is. I bought Down 2 and 3 also, and they are both really good, especially Over the Under, but the first one is just something special. The way lifer follows Temptations Wings is so badass.
Still all these years later. This album kicks major League Ass
This band is a part of my life.
Me too brother, wanted a Nola tattoo 20 yrs ago, guess it's time to get it done!!!!
These guys are there when I need them
2024 and this opener for NOLA still jams!
This was one hell of an album. I have been listening to it for over 10 years and it still hasn't got old.
25 years now lol ..... (NOLA came out in '95 / time flies)
update
@@errornosignal Crazy, right? Man the winds of change, you know?
Same here! Bought it on release date. Must be in 1995 or so - still listening and it didnt get old to that day! NOLA was such a masterpiece and it was a cool project about his drug addiction. Brothethood of eternal sleep!
First time listening to this in many years, feels good!
Me too. For several years I couldn’t listen to this album because I was hooked on oxy’s when it first came out. It’s good to be alive, clean, and enjoying this kick ass album again. Goddamn!
I was working in the local Dodge dealership and found this in a trade in,just the CD no jacket no case popped it in the stereo and was floored. It became our bon fire beer drinking go to CD. FUCK IM OLD
Do you remember what the trade in was?
@@Sage-qd6tf Pretty sure it was a Neon.
Still one of the best debuts ever.
This album kicks ass. My personal favorite is Losing All.
My BONESareBROKEN!
Fuccckkkk!
Record is a masterpiece! Period.
My #1 metal album. All time.
Man, that first Down album was hands-down their best. The Black Sabbath and Saint Vitus influence was all over that record, and Kirk and Pepper played / wrote one kick-ass riff after another. All the Down albums after that seemed to fall a bit short in that regard, and while they were good, they weren't great like that first album was.
Agreed, my main issue is their production. For some reason, it just doesn't click for me. Although down 3(idk the official name, right now) was pretty good
@@jacinto1477 agreed. I think phil is way too low in the mix. The album wouldve been 10x better if they just had Phil's voice louder in the mix
It's like a Gospel of Metal... written by demons and handed up from Hell to Phil by Satan Himself... that's why it's so goddamn wicked...true story
@@Aymungoos this three years later,but im mostly talking about their production in the follow ups to Nola,but my comment still stands for me personally
Down II is overall their best album. NOLA is heavier which makes it more appealing to the average fan. The second album really showcased more of Down's influences. The bluesy "Robin Trower" feel of Down II & III really made them stand out from their peers.
Such an amazing band..
I'm so happy that they were all born..
They've made me very happy
Here’s a cookie…
for having good taste in music.
3 doors down fountain blue.
Nice to meet ya Jim bower.
⚡💖
Algorithm got me from Down by 311 to my dear, sweet, Down. This is rock in all its glory.
Many have tried all have failed!!
Pure southern steel!!
Phil's vocals are just nuclear holocausttastic!
One of my all time faves. Awesome energy in this song .
ANSELMO 🔥🔥🔥
Phil rulz, hell yeah still listening. Real recognizes real.
Been the bench mark for a proper riff in my head since the 90's. Very few have come close. Buzzzzz
That debut album, one of my favourite debut records of all time, stll stands up, it's faultless..
Great albums, some of my all time favorites, years later on a listen of another favorite album, the only album from Floodgate, Penalty, I realized how much they were in the same vein
Can't beat that.
I can't explain how much i love phil & this song & this video
Power - thats what Phil brings, just pure intensity and Metal Power. \\m// \\m//
Favorite album of all time Nola!
This song is 100% my late teen years .. throwing beers down and then throwing beers up . Good fucken times ! God damn DOWN are the shit ! Awesome
2 am on a fuckin school night but am I sleeping? No, I'm smoking weed and listening to this. Naturally
We can sit back and hear Pepper's very unique sound and style and I would love to be in a band with Phil and Pepper any day.
Down is really special to my sludge metal mad heart. ❤️ Always loved this band greatly. NOLA is a swell record. And Down II is even better. Phil was at his best in this band.
I agree that NOLA is an amazing album but that Phil was at his best in Down? I don't think so, Phil was at his prime in Pantera, Far Beyond Driven era Especially
Down and Acid Bath are my two favorite ever. It just has soul.
2024 still listening actually a show today as well 🤘👊🤘
Long live phil
Love it. Till I die.
Uncompromising no bullshit god damn Southern fried heavy fkn metal at its absolute best.
Phil is the greatest metal singer ever
Pretty sure this is my favorite DOWN tune.
Still listening~~~~~
My dad showed me this when he got out of a 5 year sentence. Fly high pops you knew the best metal always! I can run through a wall right the fuck now this is the best metal song ever
Epic album,can't play it enuff!
Timeless. can listen to it 100x still get chills
Timeless. can listen to it 100x still get chills
Timeless. can listen to it 100x still get chills
Underrated band
If Duke Nukem likes it, you know its fucking great!
Radio futura!!!!
11 20 2022 7:15 AM
5-28-24 4:20.. burn down
Pepper's grove on guitar , phenomenal
Intro so 🔥
This is aggressive and I know you like it that way
Phillip, The videographer has a great job that I would have I am jealous of...lol Fire Ass footage! I love this track from DOWN! Thanks guys!!
Loving the VHS footage.
We need the Original Down lineup to play side by side with the Pantera reunion tour
Duke of Haphazard no, he is saying down should co headline the tour with pantera
@@RIFFSandBLADES no what hes saying is with two main members of pantera dead its only phil and rex left. cant really tour with half a band..
@Metal Massacre \m/ with the remaining members and guests obviously
@The Ninth Heart Guess you've never heard their albums
Love this Album👊
Still blasting this song in 2023!
I remember getting this when it came out. I was just getting into Pantera as a young'n! I still listen to this regularly! A great album.
NOLA. (A Perfect Album and Band.) Forever! B.O.E.S.
Always come back to Down.
Take it easy on me. I listened to three songs and I think this kicks ass.
2022...still revelant...
This album is still fucking kicking ass in 2022
Man Down Is Awesome
Great opening track!
Was a cool day when I got see down in Chicago on this tour. 🤘
Some of their best work
Fav album of my fav band
Down forever
DOWN was such a SICK project man... ugh... I remember when this shit first came out, blew my fragile mind!
Best voice ever!
Frickin Best album ever
Master piece of Stoner Metal
Yea..some decades later this album& song still relevant
So much nostalgia here. Thx guys!! What a ride!!!!!
This is the best video of all time, it fits the chaos of the song perfectly... can't tell wtf is going on LOL
Forever more
God damn that is mastery
Forever
I CAN'T SHAKE
Great Album!🙌🤘🏻
DOWN Forever!!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
This song f***ing bangs
This was my Stoner Album Hell Still is!!!!!!😎