Down

I have to say I've seen down twice and this will be the last time. Phil was drunk and the sound was really messed up. Phil kept giving the sound guy dirty looks through most of the show.

This show was awesome, small venue, not a bad view anywhere in the place, very loud, ears still ringing the next day, very cool to get to see Phil Anselmo again, EPIC!

Great show. Sound was amazing. Always good to see a band in their home town.

weedeater really didnt do it for me but the crowd seemed to enjoy them.things definetely warmed up when the melvins got on stage,getting the moshpit rotating a little heavier,but when it came to down hitting the stage things really revved up to a franticic pace.phil anselmo did his usuall interacting with the crowd.early on he mentioned dimebag and got a roar from the crowd,form old to new the songs were loud,heavy and to the point.definitely worth checking out.

Totally memorable performance by DOWN! Every song was sung with passion. Can't get any better than that...will always want to go see them any time they are in town. Love you guys!!! Rock on!!!

I'm no stranger to Down. This was my 9th Down show and they deliver every time. They seem to get better and better, when their already the best Southern Metal band of our time! I did the VIP and it's kick ass to watch sound check and meet the boys of Down. I went to Portland the next day to see them and it was another AMAZING night! They blow my sox off every time!!!!

This was an excellent experience. Such a blast! The band was sogracious and down to earth. It was worth every penny. I would do the VIP anytime it is available.

the melvins set was rad! they were loud, clear (or as clear as the melvins are going to get), and they tore it up with 2 drummers. each drummer had his own matching kit, but what i thought was slick was that the drum kits were set up opposite of eachother (as in mirror image) so that when they would play a chop it looked like they would eventually be swatting eachother in the face with the drum sticks. Down was good. Rex was absent. Phil controlled the stage and got the crowd into it per usual. everyone was spot on. the only disapointment was the sound. Phil has a HUGE voice, but their sound tech wasn't doing him any justice that night. TURN THE MIC UP!!!!!!

My two favorite super heavy bands, Down and Melvins, it was great!! I took my younger cousin to her first show ever and she was really diggin' it.

In pretty much any other setting this show would have been really great, however the sound wasn't very good, it was cold, the beer was stale, and it was almost impossible to see the stage from anywhere other than the barracade. The bands were amazing as they usually are, i'm sure, however I will never go to the Showbox Sodo again.

I've seen DOWN 3 times now, the first time they were the opening act at the Heaven and Hell Tour 06 (BEST OPENING ACT PERIOD). Last night they turned the Commodore upside down last night. Phil Ansemlo made sure everybody from front to back were banging there heads and throwing there fists into the air. The guy has a voice and knows how to use it, looked like the old Pantera days! Pepper and Kirk both have such unique dynamic chemistry and thats a big reason on what sets Down apart from anyone else. They both ripped, exchanging riffs back and forth, dueling solos, slow heavy riffs, everything man, it was all bang on! It definately made up for the absents of REX! The show was energetic, crazy and LOUD from the second they came on to the time they ended. The opening acts were all great (all very talented musicians) especially Voivod! It was especially cool when Phil came out and played guest guitar for Danava and did guest vocals for Voivod! All in all it was a wicked show and i'll come from Vancouver Island anyday to see DOWN!

PHENOMENAL SHOW!! I HAD A BLAST!! DOWN IS TRULY ONE OF THE BEST TOURING ACTS OUT THERE!!

Are you kidding me? this was one of the best concerts of my life, i remember when i was a teenager alone in my room rocking out to pantera's cds, to this day, i go crazy with Anselmo's lyrics. Coolest dude ever along with Danzig.

everything was perfect. that venue is so historical but Down. man. this goes down in the history books

This was one of the best days ever!! Got to meet my man Phil and the rest of the band and I gotta say they treated everyone as if each and every one of us were a close friend of theirs. They are all down to earth and just amazing guys! The concert had great opening bands, definitely my kind of music. Down of course couldn't be better. I've never seen a bad show by Down. This band is top notch in my book and am looking forward to seeing tham again. I loved the venue, the size, architecture, ambiance, etc... I felt at home immediately. For those who enjoy this music, do not hesitate to go see them next time they are in town... I know I won't!

The band was on fire in Riverside even though the venue was far from sold out, they gave us there all. Great opening acts as well. Really dug Orange Goblin and plan to see them again.

Down truly are the statesman of NOLA metal...each show is a thing to behold...the power of the riff compels me!

Honky opened the show. Good sound quality, drew some interest from the crowd. Originally HAARP was supposed to open and would have preferred them much more. Honky was good. Warbeast was next. Thrash is my favorite metal. Warbeast is a band without an identity. The lead singer and lead guitarist look like they are straight out of an 80's metal band. The lead singer's vocals don't go with the music. They are out of time and simply don't work. The band sounded very good, the singer, not so much so. Wouldn't see them again... Down played a great set and show. Music was clean, vocals were the best I've heard from Phil in years and he is about the best frontman in the business. Great performance. Why 4 out of 5? Warbeast sucked that much for me.....

Outstanding performance from start to finish! Non stop action plus not one but two encores. I hope DOWN comes every year and I would definitely get the VIP package again.

Saw Down at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC and the Tremont Music Hall in Charlotte, NC and all I can say is wow! Easily the most engaging and entertaining shows I have ever had to privilege to see! Phil and Kirk played the crowds and kept everybody in stitches and the music was out of sight. Also LOVED Warbeast as the opener. Great shows!!

This was such a great show. DOWN was great! I love small venues especially seeing Down cause then I can get closer to the band. Absolutely an awesome show!

Down the band played excellent, and Phil really engaged the crowd, making the show excellent. Supporting acts performed well, but their style of metal is not my thing - vocals w constant screaming/shouting/growling - gets old after 1 song. ** Starland is a nice venue but its beer prices are ridiculous ($7 for domestic and $8 for some imports), and that's from a bottle only - no draft - and that means only 12 ounces - not 16. *AND* the beer selection was weak (no Sam Adams, no Magic Hat, no Sierra Nevada, no Bass Ale). Starland is in Jersey, which has tons more microbrews available on the market than my home state - so what gives?

3rd time seeing Down was the best. They have truly matured into a very professional live act. The addition of new bassist shows in live performance, which is better than studio album, in my opinion. This show was like the greatest Blues-Metal show ever. Thanks Down, YOU 5 GUYS ROCK.

Another stellar show. The new material is awesome and the boys played a nice mix of new and old. The energy was great and Phillip H seemed to be feeding off of the crowd. Played nearly two hours. We did the VIP deal for the second time and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Down is killer!!

First time at the Starland Ballroom, the staff in the orange t shirts were informative and it was the little details i was more impressed with, like asking where the bathrooms were and escorting me to an area where i could enjoy a cigarette. Professional to say the least. As for the band's, haarp was a band i didn't know and was totally impressed how they performed. The raw energy they displayed for the crowd must have been appreciated as i was super impressed how they played their entire album at once without stopping. Warbeast was another great sounding energetic band that i truly enjoyed. The totally cool part of both these bands is after they performed, you had a chance to chat with them, high five them and get to know them at the booth. I purchased a CD from both these bands. As for Down, well what can you say that has not already been said. Fantastic band with that Louisiana flavor to it! Phil is a legend and has been on top of the world. Nice to see him perform in smaller venues. Phil can really get the crowd going as his energy to perform is legendary.

It was a 5 star show opening acts Warbeast and Pentagram were excellent and DOWN was AMAZING as always \\m/\\m/

The whole show was amazing. Absolutely incredible. The opening acts were great, especially Mount Carmel (check them out for sure). Down .... well, Down just can't have enough words said about them. The band is still going strong and glad they're back out touring and releasing new material. Phil still kicks major ass and can get a crowd going like no other. Pat Bruders makes a great replacement for Rex, he fits in nicely with the rest of the guys. Probably one of the best shows I've ever been to.

Down (Dynamic merging of two great rock \ / roll bands) Phil Anselmo and Pepper Keenan have equally strong stage presence. Being the end of thier tour they played as if it was the first show, They truly love thier fans We love u too!!!!

Bobby Liebling of Pentagram can still own a show. Down brought their A-game as expected. Great view of the stage from anywhere in the venue. Drink prices were a little excessive though.

The feedback and waiting time before down was unprofessional

Great venue, AWESOME band....been a fan a long time. Cool staff, no bullshit. Only complaint=beer prices, but hey it's DC.

great concert--thanks phil Anselmo u still with the same voice and performance as pantera singer before

I always have been a fan of Down, but never had the opportunity to see them in concert before last Sunday (9-30-12) at the Fillmore in Silver Spring, M.D. These guys gave an outstanding performance! The crowd was large and very much alive. DOWN CRUSHED IT!. And the Fillmore is the best club I have ever seen a act of that caliber perform. No doubt about it.

the VIP experience was well worth the investment, very well organized, was informed of times and details of the event were conveyed via email 1 week prior, and as advertised was able to meet all members of the band, got an item autographed by all the members, and attended sound check in which Kirk and Pepper performed a song on the floor with the crowd! the venue was well designed big enough to hold a crowd without being crowded , enough bars and bartenders so wait time for a drink was not an issue and even a coat check so if you brought items to be signed or bought some and didn't want to get in the pit with them that was not an issue. I definitely plan on returning in November to see Lamb Of God, hatebreed, in flames, and Sylosis !!!

I love when REAL bands come around and down is a real band. Their music is fantastic and it's hard to find venues in Baltimore that will cator to that kind of sound. I was really happy to see them

This show was fantastic, I saw Pantera back in the day during the "Way Beyond Driven" tour with Biohazard and Sepultura opening. This Down show blew me away, to see Phil Anselmo sit behind the stage amplifiers and watch (and jam) to all three opening acts was a definite attribute to his love of music. Mr Anselmo can definitely whip a crowd into a frenzy,the pit grew larger as the show progressed.

Great set, fun inter song banter by phil, They seemed to know what the crowd wanted to hear.

Phil Anselmo's rapport made the whole show for me. He made his appreciation of the fans apparent throughout and the band played every single second they were alotted until the venue's curfew. Show definitely had a great vibe; highly recommend.

I am a long time Down fan and was very excited to attend this show. I have never been to the Best Buy theater and was quite impressed. Everything was extremely clean and the small, intimate size of the venue added to the evening. The bands sounded great. They were punctual and played a great set.

great time. the band was awesome, real cool to meet them in the meet n greet and sound check. the best show ive been to all year, ill be there again when they come back.

Phil is the ultimate front man backed by a supergroup of musicians. A real who's who of underground rock featuring members of Crowbar, EHG, COC, and Pantera. Phil commands the audience while the band pummels them with sludgy/stony riffs. Absolute masters of the craft and incredible showmen. Only wish they had more dates in NYC.

Amazing, as always! Great band, great front man. Phil becomes more raw, yet more human, every time I see them. Pepper and Kirk rock like no other pair of guitarists on the planet. This is a band I can never see too many times.

Phil was in rare form. Talking to the crowd after each song. And singing like he was having fun and enjoying it. The crowd was giving it up and singing to all the ifavorites. Played a few off there new album "WITCH TRIPPER." most of the songs were from Nola bringing the heavyness. That's what everyone likes and wants to hear. Very cool show definitely recommended.

I had a great time .show was.great I will.go again

Meet n greet was awesome and well organized... the concert was amazing too

This concert was amazing! All of the bands played their hearts out! Haarp went so hard as did Warbeast and Pentagram and as for Down, well they made the show. You could feel the energy in the whole crowd. It was electric. I absolutely loved it. And the venue was perfect! Great sound quailty and a great setting!

That was the best I've seen Philip H. Anselmo. He picked two great opening bands. Then DOWN comes out and kills it. That was the best concert of the year.

Down is an amazing band. Everybody should see them at least once in their life!

The concert was amazing. Down is very entertaining, exciting, extremely passion about their music and overall-they sound better than any band available today. Thank you DOWN!

I drove 15 hours from NJ and it was awesome!! Had the meet and greet and it was incredible to finally meet Phil.The whole experience was awesome and can't wait until they tour again!

Met Down at the Summit music hall, and was treated to sound check, for all the stories of scarey Phil , he is one of the nicest and coolest guys in rock, wouldn't want to get him mad though, Just Kidding. A great hard rocking metal show at what has become a cool little concert hall near Lodo in Denver. Keep the Metal burning, \\m/ Ant

Down kicked all the a$s that was to be kicked in San Fran!!! Quality 10 of 10....lights and sound 10 of 10 Kirk and Pepper melted faces with thier guitars! Tim on bass really played great! He held his own!!! Jimmy you fu*#in savage!!!! Flexed the bower power as always!!! And of course Phil did what he does! Always know how to work any crowd. Fun times hope they come again soon!! Vegas

Great show. You can see the stage from almost anywhere. Wish the drinks were cheaper.

Non stop energy from start to finish. Play that riff that Smokes all Riffs!!!!

Absolutely worth it!!!!! Missed the Meet & Greet last year and stoked they offered the package again this year. Bought tickets the minute they went on sale. As a diehard fan, its soooo worth it!!!!

love Down Phil is the man please come back. the show was great

this venue is always good to see your fave band. it's small enough where you can get really close to the stage. DOWN was absolutely phenomenal. During the performance, Phil Anselmo accidentaly walked into Pepper's guitar and sliced his head open on it. watch my video on youtube, you can actaully see the blood everywhere. That naturally did NOT stop him, and he proceeded with the show while bleeding from the head. They did all the key songs: Lifer, Ghosts Along the Mississippi, Bury Me in Smoke, Stone the Crow, Losing All, New Orleans is a Dying Whore, everything that you'd expect. Phil did the usual interaction with the crowd from the stage but kept it to a minimum, kinda. Rex was not there :( Go see the show and bring everyone you know. I had the best time. Oh, the moshpit was insane!

Awesome show! I paid extra for the meet & greet, which for a meet & greet I thought $125 was super cheap! I found out sound checks are super boring, but then we finally got a glimpse of the Down guys, yes! One guy by me stated that "if I were a chick, I would be his groupie" (about Phil) Need I say more? Only bad thing about the show was Rex wasn't there due to surgery. Get well Rex!

Excellent show, worth the wait. All songs sounded great. You just had to be there. Crowd energy was there. Probably 3/4 house or 1200 attended. Pit was violent. Crowdsurfing was medium volume. Medium crowd surging.

Down was great, they played a nice selection of their songs, but the venue left something to be desired. The sound just goes up and disappears in the high ceilings. I hadn't been to the armory in 11 years and now I remember why. I would definitely go see Down again in a heartbeat, just not at this venue.

Awesome night -- the guys were stellar on and off-stage. Had a really awesome Meet & Greet, although a little rushed due to unforseen scheduling challenges. All in all, would definitely do it again.

This was the best show of the 3 i have seen them they were awesome! Phil looked in great physical shape and he sounded great. i truely hope they come back to Philly again.

The show, overall, was awesome. The sound was great; it wasn't obscenely loud, the crowd was great, everything was...great. There was awesome energy, I was able to get into the pit almost the whole time Down played. I have nothing negative to say about it.

Awesome crowd, full house, Down was absolutely thrilled with the turnout and audience participation and returned the favor with a wicked show. Setlist: Eyes Of The South N.O.D. Lifer The Path New Orleans Is A Dying Whore Lysergik Funeral Procession Losing All Ghosts Along The Mississippi Pillars Of Eternity Hail The Leaf Nothing In Return Temptation's Wings Stone The Crow Grinder (Judas Priest cover...1st two verses and chorus) Bury Me In Smoke

This was my first concert ever and it was amazing!!!!!!

As if emerging out of silent disaster on a freight train of audio assault, Housecore artists Evil Army started the night out setting the bar high with a tidal wave of what I would describe as new age speed metal punk rock. Tip toeing around the dual drum set of the Melvins, Evil Army put their stamp on Atlanta making it well known that they are not just any mediocre opening act. They kicked our asses and we thanked them for it. Thanks to convenient parking on site, and an efficient and courteous security crew, we had no trouble catching this opening act at Center Stage Theatre. The facility was very clean and the staff was professional and helpful. I had no question that our safety and enjoyment was at the forefront of their minds. There isn't a bad seat in the house. No matter where you are, you are guaranteed a good view and great sound. After a short break the lights once again fell and Weedeater pushed their way to the front of the stage carrying a 10 ton hammer of metal godliness. A shock wave of hard driven bass lines and crushing drum explosions fired through us. The guitarist seemingly falls into the background visually but do not question this band's ability to captivate. They are a strong force that I recommend seeing to any fan. The Melvins showed up in the same consistent 'I know I am about to get rocked so hard I might not have enough left for the headliner' fashion that you can always expect from these guys. For as long as I can remember, I have never bought a ticket to see the Melvins, but somehow they have always been there, opening for another favorite band. And it is always the most welcome surprise because you never lose with the Melvins. With the addition of a second drummer, they brought a whole new onslaught to their display. Another amazing show for the Melvins. DO NOT miss these guys if you get a chance. Down took the stage with a confidence that no other band can claim. They own the stage and you know it. And who would question it with the collaborative powerhouse that they bring. Straight from New Orleans, Louisiana, they brought a fresh dose of metal in a way that only they can...NOLA style. They came back with a crushing encore and left us wanting more.

Awesome concert. Awesome venue. Melvis were great and Down make the building tremble. The connection between the band and the public make this concert one of the best heavy metal concerts of my life. So, tumbs up for Down and the San Francisco metal brotherhood!

I had just recently been introduced to Down's music. I liked it from the start but when I went to their concert, that just added to the great impression that I already had of their music. The Down concert was excellent!!! They are very into the fans and making sure that they put on a great concert. I had a lot of fun and will definitely go to a Down concert the next time they are near the state of Kansas. I definitely wouldn't have a problem driving out of state to see them again. Thank you Down for being so loyal to your fans and putting on an awesome concert!

First of all, the sound at Pieres is awful. As a matter of fact, the place as a whole isn't that great. Secondly, Down brought a couple no name acts who weren't all that great as well. Third, DOWN was great as usual. Even with shitty sound, they still killed the show like normal. Pepper Keenan's guitar melted faces and Phil was full of energy. Exactly what I expected from the them. But up until them the event was below average.

Phil Anselmo! Enough said Always puts on a great show!

Nice venue and Down was great...the opening bands child bite and mountain of wizard were ok..

Unbelievable- the metal show of the decade. I have seen down many times and they continue to be better every time I see'em. I have not heard of the other bands before this show, test assure I will be find their albums asap

I missed the 1st band (Haarp), the 2nd band (Warbeast) was okay but not great. Saint Vitus played a good set, I didn't recognize some of the newer songs but they played a few old classics (War is Our Destiny, Born Too Late, Dying Inside). Down was great. Phil Anselmo was funny as hell on stage, and they played a decent mix of old stuff and new stuff. The only reason I'm giving the show 4 stars instead of 5 is because they didn't play anything off the 3rd album.

awesome. great show, great bands. go big! will go again

ANSELMO IS THE GREATEST FRONTMAN....AND DOWN WAS INCREDIBLE LIVE

This was the 4th time I've seen Down and they didn't disappoint. They played with haarp and Warbeast. All 3 bands were awesome. They got things rolling with Eyes Of The South and of course finished with Bury Me In Smoke, joined by the other bands. I wish they had played a longer set. Phil wasted a lot of time jibber jabbering about this and that. I've seen him do this with Pantera and Superjoint and other Down shows as well but he seemed particularly chatty last night haha. All in all a good show. I can't wait til they come back north again.

Incredible band, music, preview bands, venue, staff, and everything. Great show.

It always seems that when I need a pick me up & release of tension, DOWN always seem to be coming to town. Probably 1 of my favorite Metal bands. Not quite sure why, it's just what they bring. From the moment they started, there was an electricity in the air. When they announced they were recording for a live disc, it seemed to get more chaotic. The band seemed to be feeding off the huge amount of energy the crowd was giving off. If you are a metal fan, I would strongly recommend seeing this band at least once.

I love Phil and he was great along with the bands he brought on the tour

It was great, they sounded great, the set list was awesome, and the energy in the room was powerful, I never miss Down, and never will.

Phil still has it. Intense and In-charge. Pepper & and Kirk are the best together. Bower Power is unmatched. raw power and still a tight sound.

This was the second time I seen DOWN, this show was definetly the best one yet The band sounded great and Phil sounded incredible. Every song was BIG. Phil is the BEST front man out there, he works the crowd perfectly and everyone responds. My son went in to the pit, man, he got his ass kicked and loved every minute of it. Hopefully they will make a full circle and come back this year. Rock On

Awesome show, Phil was looking and acting better than he has in a long time. Nothing was played off the over the under album though.

Great show. Came from Cleveland to see them (closest tour stop was Chicago for us). Band was awesome, Phil was in great form and was jealous of the Chicago HOB versus the Cleveland one.. much better design.

Down was unbelievable....VIP is the way to go.....Haarp and Warbeast were excellent....

Yet again, Down blows away Chicago. I've seen them on a number of occasions but this was easily the most bruising set I've seen them do. Opening with Eyes of the South and beating up the crowd with more NOLA greats and new songs like The Misfortune Teller, they burned through the set and seemed to never stop til the encore. And they went back to the oldie but a goodie of a closer with Bury Me In Smoke sludging it's way to the end. I also attended the VIP. While seeing the band interact with people and really enjoying getting to finally meet Phil was altogether great, not sure if it's worth it for some. The band mercy they gave you was a cheapy poster and they rush your ass through the line pretty quick. Rightfully so I guess, i can see it getting out of hand. They performed Bridge of Sighs cover and Rehab during soundcheck so I guess for me it was worth it. But I'm a Phil fanboy. Tread carefully when purchasing is all I'm saying.

I saw Pantera for the first time when they were opening for Prong. They were playing a juice bar called Medusa's in Chicago. Word was already out on the street about Pantera. Felt kinda bad for Prong, after Pantera finished their set 3/4 of the crownd left. That was probably the last time they opened for anybody. Down carries on the torch quite well. Down and myself are into our 40's but still love a good night of music. Phil is one of the best frontmen the business has had. He delivers every single night. He had the entire crowd going nuts all night long. It's nice to see that Down appeals to the old school crowd and the younger generation. Mix of 17-45 yr. olds in the crowd. I did my time in the pit, left that for the youngsters. Not a bad seat in the place. Awesome night.

Great show from one of the best bands around. That being said, $45 is definitely way too much.

DOWN as a band was absolutely incredible. Phil is still very energetic and passionate about his craft. It is worth the time and money to see these guys live. There were no gimmicks (laser lights, pyro, etc.) just straight in your face rock and roll that did not disappoint. DOWN played for every bit of 2 hours of pure energy. Highly recommend this live show. I'll be waiting for them to come back.!!!

Down killed it like always Phil was amazing one of the best front men ever go see them u won't regret it

These guys always deliver. Crowd was great. Would go again in a heartbeat.

This venue is amazingly intimate, and to see a band like Down there with heavy metal legend Phil Anselmo I couldn't have had a better time. I was literally rubbing elbows with the all of the band mates as they walked through the crowd before and after their set.

Down is one of the best bands about putting on a great show!

Down was an incredible experience, I paid for the meet an greet and Down absolutely delivered. The guys were great, friendly and communicated with the fans. They openly hung out for the pre game and interacted with everyone who was willing and when it came time for the show they delivered. They sounded incredible. The overall experience was 5 stars easily. Great show!

This was the third time seeing Down and it was the best. The band was tight, sound was great, Phil's voice was spot on and the whole band was having a great time on stage and with the audience. For "Bury Me in Smoke" the two opening acts came on stage and jammed the tune switching instruments with Down and each other. It was more like having a "kegger" with a GREAT garage band playing, that was the atmosphere in the club.

Awesomeness! One of the best shows I've been to in a while.

Wow another great down concert. The band was tight and full of energy.

DOWN played plenty of the NOLA album but needed to play more of DOWN II and III. Its been about 2 years since DOWN came to So.Cal. Don't make it another 2 years.

For those of you who don't know, DOWN is one of the best live performing bands ever! An absolute blast! They sounded killer! I have seen them perform several times and there has never been a dull moment. As always, the crowd was great and the music was even better. Every rock and roll / metal head, should see this band at least once. DOWN is one of the most underrated bands of today's era. LONG LIVE PHILIP HANSEN ANSELMO!!!

Down Freaken Rocks. For those of you who dont know. This is one of the best live performing bands ever. I have seen them perform several times and it has never been a dull moment. The crowd was great, and the music was even better. Every metal head, rock and roll head should at least see this band once. One of the most underated bands of todays era.