Down, Warbeast

[DIRTY SOUTH] Down began as a Southern metal supergroup in New Orleans way back in 1991. Over time, and three long-delayed albums, the band has managed to outlive the supergroup curse and function as a real unit with priority status from its contributors. Last year brought The Purple EP, the first in a new series of bite-size records. Regardless of your feelings on the music of Down (or the inbred lowlifes who love them), you gotta hand it to vocalist Phil Anselmo for tirelessly supporting underground metal. Down took Danava out on tour in 2009, and tonight is one of three Northwest shows featuring Portland’s own Lord Dying, a punishing quartet now celebrating its recent signing to Relapse Records.

Where: Roseland Theater
Phone: 224-2038
Address: 8 NW 6th Ave.
Website: www.doubletee.com/rose_schedule.shtml