NOLA supergroup Down have signed a deal with Nuclear Blast. Comprised of members of Pantera, Corrosion Of Conformity, Crowbar and Eyehategod, the outfit expect to issue their long-awaited next album in 2026. Studio sessions for that effort began months ago. Vocalist Philip H. Anselmo commented: “It’s good to sign with Nuclear Blast Records. It’s a good label home and we’re ready to make some awesome recordings!”
Guitarist Pepper Keenan also spoke on the matter, offering:
“Having already been a part of the Nuclear Blast family with Corrosion Of Conformity, it is an honor and a privilege to be here as well with my brothers in Down. The team at Nuclear Blast is a well-oiled machine and you can definitely tell they love what they do. We are in the right place.”
Drummer Jimmy Bower added, “Nuclear Blast is a great label that put out some excellent records. It’s an honor to have them work our jams!” Nuclear Blast collectively stated:
“Nuclear Blast is proud to be in the trenches with NOLA legends Down as their partner in their long overdue return to the metal world. In addition, we are excited to bring some of their key past catalog releases back into the spotlight, especially on the vinyl side. There are so many longtime Down fans at Nuclear Blast who are excited to be working with one of their all-time favorite bands. 2026 can’t come soon enough!”
Down are next scheduled to hit the stage at The Rave/Eagles Club on May 16th for this year’s ‘Milwaukee Metal Fest‘.
