I now have a deep desire to meet Phil Anselmo and tell him how great of a man he is. He went from an asshole who's got everything to prove, and nothing to lose, to a very well defined, respectable, mature dude. Hats off to yah.
Say what you want about him, he really is a fascinating guy to listen to. He does seem like the kind of guy you could have the deepest, most meaningful conversation with. He is probably the kind of guy who never lets his friends down and would do anything for you if you mean something to him. Much respect.
This guy is awesome, Im happy to see him in such better shape and more personable then 10 years ago. I met him, and he was a really down to earth nice guy.
This Is one of THE best interviews I ever seen with Phil Anselmo. His very down to earth, up close and personal here. And I love him for that. Take care Phil, we love ya!
Phil man, you are a huge inspiration, i'm 21 and blew a disc in my back when i was 19 loading lumber. 2 years later and it still feels like i wake up in a car wreck every morning. Was stoned on painkillers for a while till i got fed up and decided to take reality as it was. People who don't have chronic back pain should consider themselves very blessed.
My dad told me about this video, and I didn't think that Phill (screaming, roaring and giving the middle finger) would be doing yoga and talking to ducks. It just goes to show that people can appreciate the good fortune they have had and help the younger bands trying to make a place for themselves. Good on ya Phill.
of course he is! i dont care about what he said in dimebash... He looks very friendly it would be great meeting him.... He's not a monster, he's a guy like us
Wickle Pinksnout Sorry, my english is not the best. Fuck vinnie he hasn't even got the balls to talk to phil in Person . I think Phil is a great Person, yeah he did some dumb things in the past but his Problem is that he sometimes doesn't think about that what hes saying and vinnie is judging phil for things phil doesn't even ment to say. That's my opinion.
This is my favorite interview with Phil, it shows how much he has matured over the years and how optimistic he is about life despite all he has been through. Especially after the Heroin addiction, losing Dimebag, and having to carry the burden for that even though he had nothing to do with Dime's murder. Phil is a genuine artist and I got nothing but respect for the man and admire him and his music.
I have had constant pain behind my left eye for years after a sporting accident, interviews with people as hard and as strong as phil help me deal with it, respect to him.
I am sitting here in pain from my knee,lower back and ankle damage in my left leg but i am listening to Phil and you know what,i am somewhat content listening too what he says. Every time i am down and out,i mean out...of my script,i listen to the Loyola interview & think yeah man i can do this. Just 1 fucking day at a time,not by choice but by force.
I feel him.....Had a failed fusion surgery and never recovered.....I watch this quite a bit. It is inspring as a Pantera junky and as somebody with chronic pain...........Hard as hell to deal with.
84hendrixnirvana ....I am going into rehab 2mz to come off Methadone! I'm scared and excited at the prospect of "feeling" again after 15 years off Fog!!!!! I'm drawing as much inspiration as I can from this guy!!! 👍🏼
Phil Noble You can do it! I know you can. I was in the same exact situation as yours and Phil's. Don't get me wrong, the path is hard and some days u will want to give up fully but don't. The sickness isn't the worst part. It's the mental part that takes a year or so to feel "normal" again. But think about it, what's a year outta your whole life. You will start to feel extremely depressed and agitated. Just fight through it and if needed, go to a doctor who can help. NOT one who will prescribe more narcotics. But one who can help with relaxing your muscles, sleep and fighting the dreaded depression that comes with it. You can conquer this, i promise... JUST DON'T GIVE UP! MUCH LOVE TO PHIL!!!!
Ive dealt with chronic pain for nine years. Listening to Phil talk about his pain and the horrible drugs and surgeries truly helps me. Hearing him makes me feel like I can beat this someday. Phil, you've saved my ass more than once.
Phil has really bad back problems. They gave him Soma for the pain & it took over his life. He's quit the pills, but the back problems are still there. He's seems to be in a good place. Love what he's doing for young bands.
Phils a top bloke, and this interview really portrays him as the man he is. I met him once 2 years ago when he was performing in DOWN and as he said, his a much more approachable guy than he's made out to be (and possibly that he was during his heroin years). Hopefully get a chance to meet him again someday.
I went in for a handshake and he went total bro hug! I was in such shock and awe, he stood there and talked with me like we had been friends our whole lives. Feeling like I was taking too much of his time, I started to walk away and he grabbed me up for another hug! Best front man ever! Class act, way more gracious than I ever would have expected! Love ya Kid!
I don't care what people say about Phil, i respect him and what he has written. He and all other 3 members have the privilege to call Pantera one of the greaterst bands in history.
It's so awesome to see so many people in the comments saying genuinely good things and really getting to the core of who Phil is. One thing is for sure: he's got a powerful personality, and that is how people need to live their lives - to be an individual, to make up your own mind about things, and to own it and not blame anybody else for your misfortunes. That is why he'd be such a good motivational speaker.
Phil you are my hero since i was a kid, thanks for all the awesome music that you gave us through the years, i saw you live with Down twice and you are already a rock legend. Thanks man really i would die to smoke one joint with you one night.
its crazy how he's changed so much over the years..so much more mature now lol...Phil is and will always be a Metal God in my opinion...he changed quite a few generations...turned my life around completely with Pantera..
Thats what I experienced... there was a bunch of guys waiting at the bus in the freezing cold after a DOWN show. At first he quickly passed us and got on the bus, obviously very tired and highly intoxicated. He told us that he was jsut dropping of his stuff and would be out in a minute. I thought he would never ever step out into the cold again to talk to a bunch of dudes, but he actually did! He took his time, talked to every single one, signed stuff and made some fun. Class dude!
At my tender age of 38, I have to say I grew up with this guy, Mr. Phil Anselmo, as my idol. I went through Boot Camp in the Navy singing Mouth For War. I went to Japan, and found Down. I know Mr. Anselmo has gone through his bad times; through all that, he still ends up being my musical idol. Mister Phil Anselmo, I hope that one day I could approach you and have a damn god conversation. Crack some jokes and whatnot.
Good God man, I have but one wish.....To have a conversation and a ber with Mr, Anselmo.... my greatest vocal inspiration.... but more importantly a true kindred spirit.....
This guy NEVER ages, but man, he's gotten so much wiser over the years, . Really, he's a good ol down southern boy who just wants to be cool to everyone. Man, I can't ever argue with that, you keep on rockin Phill, till the van stops a rockin. \m/
i Could not be more proud to have named my son after this man. Phil u have been king since day one on your lowest moment and your highest. no matter what you do in life dont forget you kick fucking ass
Very inspirational. Especially with all the shit he's been through. This is the kind of guy that can now change lives. He has the reach to understand anyone in spite of who they are. You rock Phil!
I've also been through a lot of shit- abuse,addiction,death,loss and so on but I came back from it all. Much like Phil has so it's been awesome 2 watch him over the years. I'm in pain every single day and his music is one of the few things that helps me through it. I just wish I could personally thank him.
This is such a rare thing to see Phil in his place, talking about his life and stuff. Seriously, the more you watch and listen to this man... the more you'll fucking love him.
This is THE best interview I have ever saw of Phil! To the poster thanks a million. It's great to see Phil clear headed and deep and raw and emotional. It brings on a new essence to the guy. Awesome!!
Even if he's not a man of faith, I see him as no less of a great person. Phil is a good dude that continues to inspire people in the metal culture and even beyond that.
" what you put in, you get out" words of wisdom. Phil has his smile back. When that happens with someone like Phil, addict whatever. You don't fear tomorrow. PHILCORE
Great interview. As a longstanding Pantera fan, it's brilliant to see how far Phil has developed his professional and personal skills for longevity. His perspective on life and music is wonderful.
Just an all around great guy. Never had a chance to meet him personally but at the Agora in 2003 I saw Down and me n my friends were backstage watching the show, he saw us standing there n nodded to us n smiled, n threw me his water bottle, which I still have. We got kicked out eventually, despite we played that stage ourselves many times, but that is the best memory, not to mention the 4 kickass Pantera shows I've seen and 2 Down shows, Phil is a walking legend. Glad he's better now.
What a good guy...he's gotten a bad rap at times and maybe rightfully so at times, but there's no denying he's honest. Phil doesn't screw around. Drugs be damned, he's a good person and he is much wise and knowledgable than many will want to see. This man has experienced more in one year than many of us ever will see in a lifetime. Rock on Phil!!
I have a lot of respect for this guy too and I feel a sense of kinship with him. Ive had a bulging disc in my neck which means I am dizzy and in pain all the time, but it is positive attitude that gets me by. To accept it as part of my life and do the best I can with it.
Phil is, honestly, a VERY beautiful man in all regards. He's funny, kind, realistic, and is able to kick his addictions all the way to the moon! You can't easily find people like that nowadays.
Much Respect for Phil for his music, what he's gone through to overcome and realize how fortunate he still is. It's cool to hear him talk about his experiences, helping others with what he's good at and it gets him through the day and hard times. AND he's still around! Man I was so close to going to Ozzfest in 2000. My god I missed my chance on seeing PANTERA when I was 16!
Best interview I've seen of him. This is just the right length and gets to the point of what Phil feels/thinks. In some interviews the interviewer engages with him so weird and asks weird questions. This was like Phil was interviewing you guys and came from the heart. Nicely done!
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I now have a deep desire to meet Phil Anselmo and tell him how great of a man he is. He went from an asshole who's got everything to prove, and nothing to lose, to a very well defined, respectable, mature dude. Hats off to yah.
Say what you want about him, he really is a fascinating guy to listen to. He does seem like the kind of guy you could have the deepest, most meaningful conversation with. He is probably the kind of guy who never lets his friends down and would do anything for you if you mean something to him. Much respect.
This guy has the most alpha voice I have ever heard
years of smoking, alcohol and shouting at the top of your lungs does that to a man xD
+trickznmix when Phil talks, time stops.
+trickznmix would love to see him in a movie, a villian or something :P
You better respect son
This guy is awesome, Im happy to see him in such better shape and more personable then 10 years ago. I met him, and he was a really down to earth nice guy.
This Is one of THE best interviews I ever seen with Phil Anselmo. His very down to earth, up close and personal here. And I love him for that. Take care Phil, we love ya!
Phil man, you are a huge inspiration, i'm 21 and blew a disc in my back when i was 19 loading lumber. 2 years later and it still feels like i wake up in a car wreck every morning. Was stoned on painkillers for a while till i got fed up and decided to take reality as it was. People who don't have chronic back pain should consider themselves very blessed.
My dad told me about this video, and I didn't think that Phill (screaming, roaring and giving the middle finger) would be doing yoga and talking to ducks.
It just goes to show that people can appreciate the good fortune they have had and help the younger bands trying to make a place for themselves.
Good on ya Phill.
Been down with the kid for since I was fourteen.. Now im 35 still stomping to the kid, Fucking legend true to form. All the best from UK..
so happy to see this man clear eyed and sounding great!!!!
"I'm Phil Anselmo and this is my swamp"
Phils a nice guy, give him a break, the past is the past!
of course he is! i dont care about what he said in dimebash... He looks very friendly it would be great meeting him.... He's not a monster, he's a guy like us
Wickle Pinksnout Sorry, my english is not the best. Fuck vinnie he hasn't even got the balls to talk to phil in Person . I think Phil is a great Person, yeah he did some dumb things in the past but his Problem is that he sometimes doesn't think about that what hes saying and vinnie is judging phil for things phil doesn't even ment to say. That's my opinion.
***** you are my man, no one could have said this better. get' cha pull
shazza agree! He's actually a good guy
Funny thing is... If it was Vinnie who got killed. Dime would've forgiven Phil.
This is my favorite interview with Phil, it shows how much he has matured over the years and how optimistic he is about life despite all he has been through. Especially after the Heroin addiction, losing Dimebag, and having to carry the burden for that even though he had nothing to do with Dime's murder. Phil is a genuine artist and I got nothing but respect for the man and admire him and his music.
That musician/boxer analogy was gold, Phil. Well done, sir....
Phil is as genuine as it gets.
Stronger than all!!!!
I don't think there is anybody who can express themselves as good or better as Phil Anselmo. He's fucking deep man.
I have had constant pain behind my left eye for years after a sporting accident, interviews with people as hard and as strong as phil help me deal with it, respect to him.
Dude is really deep and probably quite intelligent and I don't say that lightly. Makes me love Pantera even more.
This guy is one of the best singer i heard in my life...a complete singer, his problems was hard, he is a lucky man!
What a great interview.
I don't care what anyone says about Phil the guys a legend and has been a huge inspiration to millions in the world of heavy metal
Most humbling interview I've ever seen of Phil. Awesome.
WE NEED MORE INTERVIEWS LIKE THIS!!
Love that first Down album...sooooo good.
Best Philip Anselmo Interview video EVER!
I am sitting here in pain from my knee,lower back and ankle damage in my left leg but i am listening to Phil and you know what,i am somewhat content listening too what he says. Every time i am down and out,i mean out...of my script,i listen to the Loyola interview & think yeah man i can do this. Just 1 fucking day at a time,not by choice but by force.
His best interview.
I have all the respect in the world for this man he helped me discover metal.he's the best bar none.
I have so much respect for this man.
So many different layers to this man. phenomenal interview!
I feel him.....Had a failed fusion surgery and never recovered.....I watch this quite a bit. It is inspring as a Pantera junky and as somebody with chronic pain...........Hard as hell to deal with.
I really like the sound of his voice :)
Absolutely love Phil...he has overcome and conquered so much, and as a person and musician, I can't help but respect him and EVERYTHING he does.
"he overcame heroin"!!!👍much admiration...
84hendrixnirvana ....I am going into rehab 2mz to come off Methadone! I'm scared and excited at the prospect of "feeling" again after 15 years off Fog!!!!! I'm drawing as much inspiration as I can from this guy!!! 👍🏼
Phil Noble How are you doing now mate?
Phil Noble You can do it! I know you can. I was in the same exact situation as yours and Phil's. Don't get me wrong, the path is hard and some days u will want to give up fully but don't. The sickness isn't the worst part. It's the mental part that takes a year or so to feel "normal" again. But think about it, what's a year outta your whole life. You will start to feel extremely depressed and agitated. Just fight through it and if needed, go to a doctor who can help. NOT one who will prescribe more narcotics. But one who can help with relaxing your muscles, sleep and fighting the dreaded depression that comes with it. You can conquer this, i promise... JUST DON'T GIVE UP!
MUCH LOVE TO PHIL!!!!
This guy ain't no racist, he's too clever for that
Ive dealt with chronic pain for nine years. Listening to Phil talk about his pain and the horrible drugs and surgeries truly helps me. Hearing him makes me feel like I can beat this someday. Phil, you've saved my ass more than once.
God that was incredible. Thanks so much for this.
You are fortunate that you are still alive brother............
Phil is fucking awesome. I look up to the guy a lot.
Massive fan!
Through his music, this man has picked me up off the ground many times..
Phil has really bad back problems. They gave him Soma for the pain & it took over his life. He's quit the pills, but the back problems are still there. He's seems to be in a good place. Love what he's doing for young bands.
amazing incite into phil's life. over all great interview!
Phil Anselmo greatest frontman of the greatest metal band, ever!!
Phils a top bloke, and this interview really portrays him as the man he is. I met him once 2 years ago when he was performing in DOWN and as he said, his a much more approachable guy than he's made out to be (and possibly that he was during his heroin years). Hopefully get a chance to meet him again someday.
I went in for a handshake and he went total bro hug! I was in such shock and awe, he stood there and talked with me like we had been friends our whole lives. Feeling like I was taking too much of his time, I started to walk away and he grabbed me up for another hug! Best front man ever! Class act, way more gracious than I ever would have expected! Love ya Kid!
Phil seems so much happier in the last 5-6 years in interviews. Glad to see that. Keep being happy Phil.
I don't care what people say about Phil, i respect him and what he has written. He and all other 3 members have the privilege to call Pantera one of the greaterst bands in history.
I'm so glad he's powered through and is living proof of the resiliency he loves so much! Love ya Phil!
It's so awesome to see so many people in the comments saying genuinely good things and really getting to the core of who Phil is. One thing is for sure: he's got a powerful personality, and that is how people need to live their lives - to be an individual, to make up your own mind about things, and to own it and not blame anybody else for your misfortunes. That is why he'd be such a good motivational speaker.
Definitely one of my favorite interviews.
Thank you Phil..we love you man and thanx for the music \m/
Pantera and Down, thank you for everything you did
one of the best interviews on youtube. Phil is a real dude.. love em... Algiers504
Phil is in my prayers. Im glad he has found happiness and glad he is still treating us with music. even if its behind the board.
he has got such great charisma,some people just have it naturally ,and he always had it !!
Phil you are my hero since i was a kid, thanks for all the awesome music that you gave us through the years, i saw you live with Down twice and you are already a rock legend. Thanks man really i would die to smoke one joint with you one night.
This is great! Phil is the real deal!
its crazy how he's changed so much over the years..so much more mature now lol...Phil is and will always be a Metal God in my opinion...he changed quite a few generations...turned my life around completely with Pantera..
Love this Interview
Thats what I experienced... there was a bunch of guys waiting at the bus in the freezing cold after a DOWN show. At first he quickly passed us and got on the bus, obviously very tired and highly intoxicated. He told us that he was jsut dropping of his stuff and would be out in a minute. I thought he would never ever step out into the cold again to talk to a bunch of dudes, but he actually did! He took his time, talked to every single one, signed stuff and made some fun. Class dude!
At my tender age of 38, I have to say I grew up with this guy, Mr. Phil Anselmo, as my idol. I went through Boot Camp in the Navy singing Mouth For War. I went to Japan, and found Down.
I know Mr. Anselmo has gone through his bad times; through all that, he still ends up being my musical idol.
Mister Phil Anselmo, I hope that one day I could approach you and have a damn god conversation. Crack some jokes and whatnot.
love this guys thoughts on life at this time for him
Good God man, I have but one wish.....To have a conversation and a ber with Mr, Anselmo.... my greatest vocal inspiration.... but more importantly a true kindred spirit.....
He is such a sweetheart
I have the same body injuries as Phil and watching this inspires me to be a stronger better person.
Thanks for uploading and a big thanks to ❤Phil❤ for showing us his home and his sensitive side!!! My husband was a big man with a soft side as well.
Damn!!!!..Phil still looks fucken young!!!
AWESOME bro!!!
Excellent video! Very candid. I feel we all needed that.
One of the best speakers who ever hit a rock stage.An amazingly down to earth and intelligent man.
Yes he would make a great president!
This guy NEVER ages, but man, he's gotten so much wiser over the years, . Really, he's a good ol down southern boy who just wants to be cool to everyone. Man, I can't ever argue with that, you keep on rockin Phill, till the van stops a rockin. \m/
i love that headnod at the end of each answer, like thats it, next question
i Could not be more proud to have named my son after this man. Phil u have been king since day one on your lowest moment and your highest. no matter what you do in life dont forget you kick fucking ass
Very inspirational. Especially with all the shit he's been through. This is the kind of guy that can now change lives. He has the reach to understand anyone in spite of who they are. You rock Phil!
I've also been through a lot of shit- abuse,addiction,death,loss and so on but I came back from it all. Much like Phil has so it's been awesome 2 watch him over the years. I'm in pain every single day and his music is one of the few things that helps me through it. I just wish I could personally thank him.
Phil is one of the coolies guy i have ever met
This is such a rare thing to see Phil in his place, talking about his life and stuff. Seriously, the more you watch and listen to this man... the more you'll fucking love him.
This is THE best interview I have ever saw of Phil! To the poster thanks a million. It's great to see Phil clear headed and deep and raw and emotional. It brings on a new essence to the guy. Awesome!!
Even if he's not a man of faith, I see him as no less of a great person. Phil is a good dude that continues to inspire people in the metal culture and even beyond that.
A Chapter I would like to see in Phil's book: "How To Create Your Mental Callus"
It's been my dream to record some stuff with him
awesome interview. Phil you're blessed.
" what you put in, you get out" words of wisdom. Phil has his smile back. When that happens with someone like Phil, addict whatever. You don't fear tomorrow. PHILCORE
I could listen and watch to this dude all day long.
everyone hating on Phil should watch this, greatest alive person in music. period.
Love coming back here. Seeing Blue when he was just a pup lol. Great Albums followed this footage.
Phils the man! Met him several times and was always super chill!
Great interview. As a longstanding Pantera fan, it's brilliant to see how far Phil has developed his professional and personal skills for longevity. His perspective on life and music is wonderful.
Phil is a worker after all the hard times. I believe the time will come soon when he finds his true iner peace just like I'm tring to do myself. THX.
Just an all around great guy. Never had a chance to meet him personally but at the Agora in 2003 I saw Down and me n my friends were backstage watching the show, he saw us standing there n nodded to us n smiled, n threw me his water bottle, which I still have. We got kicked out eventually, despite we played that stage ourselves many times, but that is the best memory, not to mention the 4 kickass Pantera shows I've seen and 2 Down shows, Phil is a walking legend. Glad he's better now.
What a good guy...he's gotten a bad rap at times and maybe rightfully so at times, but there's no denying he's honest. Phil doesn't screw around. Drugs be damned, he's a good person and he is much wise and knowledgable than many will want to see. This man has experienced more in one year than many of us ever will see in a lifetime. Rock on Phil!!
May the power of Nature shine its bright, powerful, and healing lights down upon Phil Anselmo!
glad to see phil cleaned up and positive. keep up the good work sir.
Your so lucky man. I would love meet Phil one time before I die! True Pantera fan for life !!!!!
That voice is just epic
I have a lot of respect for this guy too and I feel a sense of kinship with him. Ive had a bulging disc in my neck which means I am dizzy and in pain all the time, but it is positive attitude that gets me by. To accept it as part of my life and do the best I can with it.
Words Coming out of the Mouth of an Impressive Young , Brave, Wise Man ... Wish I could have a chat with you Phill !!!
Phil is, honestly, a VERY beautiful man in all regards. He's funny, kind, realistic, and is able to kick his addictions all the way to the moon! You can't easily find people like that nowadays.
Much Respect for Phil for his music, what he's gone through to overcome and realize how fortunate he still is. It's cool to hear him talk about his experiences, helping others with what he's good at and it gets him through the day and hard times. AND he's still around! Man I was so close to going to Ozzfest in 2000. My god I missed my chance on seeing PANTERA when I was 16!
Best interview I've seen of him. This is just the right length and gets to the point of what Phil feels/thinks. In some interviews the interviewer engages with him so weird and asks weird questions. This was like Phil was interviewing you guys and came from the heart. Nicely done!
nothing but love!