PHIL ANSELMO Discusses Housecore Records, Second ARSON ANTHEM Album Due In June
March 25, 2010, 14 years ago
DOWN / PANTERA vocalist Phil Anselmo is featured in a new interview with About.com conducted by Justin M. Norton. The discussion focuses on Anselmo's label, Housecore Records. An excerpt is available below.
Q: Do you see yourself moving away from music and more into a supportive role by managing the label and producing artists or will music continue to be a significant part of your life?
Anselmo: "I can’t let go of music, nor should I. I’m playing guitar with ARSON ANTHEM and our second album will be out this year, sometime in early June. The record is called Insecurity Notoriety. Mike (Williams) from EYEHATEGOD sings and Hank III plays drums. Arson Anthem is something I love to do. I love playing guitar and writing guitar parts and I need to keep jamming. I’ve got a fire in my belly. By the end of the year, Down might be writing new stuff. I see many things in the future and it’s good to have things to look forward to."
Q: Have your vinyl sales accounted for a significant part of your business?
Anselmo: "Yes, and I’m glad. I would print vinyl anyway, but vinyl sales are up. The fact that kids want tangible, collectible items in their hands is a good feeling. It’s a world where you can go download free music, that mentality is strong. But there’s nothing like just holding on to a copy of a record. I’m sure you’ve heard this a million times, but when my generation was growing up I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a record."
Read the entire interview here.
