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      <title>Most Streamed Deep Cuts</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:40:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Type O Negative + Crowbar/Down Members Form New Band Together Called EYE AM</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:39:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This should be nice and heavy. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/type-o-negative-crowbar-down-members-new-band-eye-am/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Philip Anselmo Pays Tribute to the Abbott Brothers During Festival Set</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:49:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[He saluted the late icons at Blue Ridge Rock Fest. <a href="https://wgrd.com/philip-anselmo-pantera-tribute-dimebag-vinnie-paul-down-lifer-live/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[He saluted the late icons at Blue Ridge Rock Fest. <a href="https://wgrd.com/philip-anselmo-pantera-tribute-dimebag-vinnie-paul-down-lifer-live/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Philip Trapp]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:42:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Time flies, but quality records get remembered. <a href="https://wgrd.com/rock-metal-albums-turning-20-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Down Planning to Record Covers Album</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:03:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA['We’ll put the Down take on it,' says drummer Jimmy Bower. <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-planning-record-covers-album/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Down Announce ‘Quarter Century Throwdown’ Livestream Concert</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:56:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The band will be playing the 'NOLA' album in full. <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-quarter-century-throwdown-livestream-concert/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The band will be playing the &apos;NOLA&apos; album in full. <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-quarter-century-throwdown-livestream-concert/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Kirk Windstein: Crowbar Eight Songs Deep Into ‘Fantastic’ New Record</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 18:13:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The musician also speaks about his solo album and his return to Down. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kirk-windstein-crowbar-eight-songs-deep-2020-record/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The musician also speaks about his solo album and his return to Down. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kirk-windstein-crowbar-eight-songs-deep-2020-record/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Full Metal Jackie]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Philip Anselmo Reconsidering Autobiography Release</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2019 17:06:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Pantera icon first secured a book deal several years ago. <a href="https://wgrd.com/philip-anselmo-reconsidering-autobiography/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Pantera icon first secured a book deal several years ago. <a href="https://wgrd.com/philip-anselmo-reconsidering-autobiography/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Philip Trapp]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Kirk Windstein Returning to Down for 2020 Shows</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 21:04:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA['If it ain't me, it'll be nobody,' says Windstein. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kirk-windstein-returning-down-2020/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&apos;If it ain&apos;t me, it&apos;ll be nobody,&apos; says Windstein. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kirk-windstein-returning-down-2020/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Down Announce First Show Since 2016 for ‘Nola’ 25th Anniversary</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:57:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The first of (hopefully) many. <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-2020-show-nola-anniversary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The first of (hopefully) many. <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-2020-show-nola-anniversary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Philip Anselmo Eyes Down’s Return: ‘We Have Been Offered Some Shows’</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/philip-anselmo-down-return/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Are the rockers coming back? <a href="https://wgrd.com/philip-anselmo-down-return/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Are the rockers coming back? <a href="https://wgrd.com/philip-anselmo-down-return/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Philip Trapp]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Philip Anselmo Doesn’t Feel Like Doing Superjoint Anymore, Plots 2020 Down Gigs</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/philip-anselmo-doesnt-feel-like-superjoint-down-2020/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Anselmo explains what 2020 will hold. <a href="https://wgrd.com/philip-anselmo-doesnt-feel-like-superjoint-down-2020/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anselmo explains what 2020 will hold. <a href="https://wgrd.com/philip-anselmo-doesnt-feel-like-superjoint-down-2020/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Down’s Pepper Keenan: ‘There’s Definitely a Future’ for the Band</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Down guitarist Pepper Keenan believes the band still has a future following the controversial racist actions of frontman Philip Anselmo earlier this year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-pepper-keenan-definitely-future/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Down guitarist Pepper Keenan believes the band still has a future following the controversial racist actions of frontman Philip Anselmo earlier this year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-pepper-keenan-definitely-future/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Philip Anselmo: ‘I Don’t Think I Should Do Any Euro Festivals This Year,’ Down Withdraw From Hellfest</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:59:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Amidst the racism controversy surrounding Philip Anselmo, he does not think he should play European festivals and his band Down has pulled out of Hellfest. <a href="https://wgrd.com/philip-anselmo-euro-festivals-hellfest/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Amidst the racism controversy surrounding Philip Anselmo, he does not think he should play European festivals and his band Down has pulled out of Hellfest. <a href="https://wgrd.com/philip-anselmo-euro-festivals-hellfest/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Down’s Pepper Keenan Addresses Philip Anselmo Controversy, Band’s Hometown Show Canceled</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2016 21:42:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Longtime Down guitarist Pepper Keenan has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Philip Anselmo's racist actions and another Down show has been canceled. <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-pepper-keenan-philip-anselmo-show-canceled/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Longtime Down guitarist Pepper Keenan has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Philip Anselmo&apos;s racist actions and another Down show has been canceled. <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-pepper-keenan-philip-anselmo-show-canceled/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Liz Ramanand / Spencer Kaufman, Loudwire (2)</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Philip Anselmo Suggests Down Bandmates Move on Without Him, Offers Another Apology</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:20:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Philip Anselmo has issued another apology after Down was removed from the Fortarock festival and has suggested his bandmates carry on without him. <a href="https://wgrd.com/philip-anselmo-suggests-down-move-on-offers-apology/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Philip Anselmo has issued another apology after Down was removed from the Fortarock festival and has suggested his bandmates carry on without him. <a href="https://wgrd.com/philip-anselmo-suggests-down-move-on-offers-apology/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Liz Ramanand, Loudwire</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Phil Anselmo Cancelled From Metal Festival Following Racist Remarks [Video]</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:57:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Whether Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo giving a Nazi salute and yelling &quot;white power&quot; to the crowd at Dimebash was meant as a &quot;joke&quot; or not, Dutch metal festival FortaRock has decided to cut Down (one of Anselmo's other bands) from the festival lineup. <a href="https://wgrd.com/phil-anselmo-cancelled-from-metal-festival-following-racist-remarks-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Whether Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo giving a Nazi salute and yelling &amp;quot;white power&amp;quot; to the crowd at Dimebash was meant as a &amp;quot;joke&amp;quot; or not, Dutch metal festival FortaRock has decided to cut Down (one of Anselmo&apos;s other bands) from the festival lineup. <a href="https://wgrd.com/phil-anselmo-cancelled-from-metal-festival-following-racist-remarks-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Down Unleashes Terrifying Video for ‘Conjure’</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2015 01:59:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Southern sludge and creepshow horror -- what else could you possibly ask for from Down? <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-conjure-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Southern sludge and creepshow horror -- what else could you possibly ask for from Down? <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-conjure-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Graham Hartmann]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Down Unveils Potent New Live Video For ‘We Knew Him Well’</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/down-we-knew-him-well-video/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2015 02:15:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Down have delivered a blistering new performance-based clip for their single 'We Knew Him Well.' <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-we-knew-him-well-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Down have delivered a blistering new performance-based clip for their single &apos;We Knew Him Well.&apos; <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-we-knew-him-well-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Bowar]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Metalhead Ned’s Flashback Friday – Interviewing Phil Anselmo (The First Time)</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/metalhead-neds-flashback-friday-interviewing-phil-anselmo-the-first-time/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:41:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[2 Years ago, I was pretty new to the art of interviewing. Making sure you find the right questions and being able to spread out from whatever the interviewee has to say. So I was pretty green when it came to interviewing. Then I got an email that just flat out stated...
&quot;You wanna interview Phil Anselmo?&quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/metalhead-neds-flashback-friday-interviewing-phil-anselmo-the-first-time/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[2 Years ago, I was pretty new to the art of interviewing. Making sure you find the right questions and being able to spread out from whatever the interviewee has to say. So I was pretty green when it came to interviewing. Then I got an email that just flat out stated...
&amp;quot;You wanna interview Phil Anselmo?&amp;quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/metalhead-neds-flashback-friday-interviewing-phil-anselmo-the-first-time/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Down Guitarist Pepper Keenan Eyeing Return to Corrosion of Conformity</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/down-pepper-keenan-eyeing-return-corrosion-of-conformity/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:16:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Down guitarist Pepper Keenan has been talking with his Corrosion of Conformity bandmates about returning to the group. <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-pepper-keenan-eyeing-return-corrosion-of-conformity/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Down guitarist Pepper Keenan has been talking with his Corrosion of Conformity bandmates about returning to the group. <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-pepper-keenan-eyeing-return-corrosion-of-conformity/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Metalhead Ned's GR Rock Metal Wish List</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:11:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We get some really big name acts in Grand Rapids, and they all put on amazing shows! 
We have The Eagles, Boob Lady (a.k.a. Katy Perry), Five Finger Death Punch, Volbeat, Arch Enemy, etc., all coming to Grand Rapids! 
However, there are a few bands that I wish would make an appearance here... <a href="https://wgrd.com/these-rockmetal-acts-should-come-to-grand-rapids-asap/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We get some really big name acts in Grand Rapids, and they all put on amazing shows! 
We have The Eagles, Boob Lady (a.k.a. Katy Perry), Five Finger Death Punch, Volbeat, Arch Enemy, etc., all coming to Grand Rapids! 
However, there are a few bands that I wish would make an appearance here... <a href="https://wgrd.com/these-rockmetal-acts-should-come-to-grand-rapids-asap/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ned]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Down Unveils ‘We Knew Him Well’ [Video]</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:00:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Down have been lying in wait and now we're getting our first taste of their upcoming 'Down IV - Part Two' EP. The group has unveiled the new song 'We Knew Him Well' from the disc and fans can take a listen to the track in the player below. <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-new-song-we-knew-him-well/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Down have been lying in wait and now we&apos;re getting our first taste of their upcoming &apos;Down IV - Part Two&apos; EP. The group has unveiled the new song &apos;We Knew Him Well&apos; from the disc and fans can take a listen to the track in the player below. <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-new-song-we-knew-him-well/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Body Found In Vehicle At GVSU DeVos Parking Lot</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2013 14:38:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Grand Rapids police are investigating a body found this morning (Monday) in a faculty and staff parking lot in the downtown Grand Rapids campus of Grand Valley State University.  Police told 24 Hour News 8 that a GVSU security officer found a body in a car of the DeVos Parking Lot. <a href="https://wgrd.com/dead-body-found-in-vehicle-at-gvsu-devos-parking-lot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[UPDATE: Grand Rapids police are investigating a body found this morning (Monday) in a faculty and staff parking lot in the downtown Grand Rapids campus of Grand Valley State University. &nbsp;Police told 24 Hour News 8 that a GVSU security officer found a body in a car of the DeVos Parking Lot. <a href="https://wgrd.com/dead-body-found-in-vehicle-at-gvsu-devos-parking-lot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jackie]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Phil Anselmo &amp; The Illegals Coming to The Intersection August 7th!</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This show has been booked for some time, but for you extreme heavy metalheads (like myself, might want to check out this show. Phil Anselmo recently released his album &quot;Walk Through Exits Only&quot; and it is some REALLY heavy stuff. If you want to check out Phil LIVE, your chance is on August 7th! <a href="https://wgrd.com/phil-anselmo-the-illegals-coming-to-the-intersection-august-7th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This show has been booked for some time, but for you extreme heavy metalheads (like myself, might want to check out this show. Phil Anselmo recently released his album &amp;quot;Walk Through Exits Only&amp;quot; and it is some REALLY heavy stuff. If you want to check out Phil LIVE, your chance is on August 7th! <a href="https://wgrd.com/phil-anselmo-the-illegals-coming-to-the-intersection-august-7th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ned]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>DOWN Announce North American Tour!</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:20:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Down is considered a sludge/stoner metal super group. Down features band members spanning from Crowbar, Corrosion of Conformity, and Pantera. Down has been working on 4 new EP's that will be released throughout the year, and in support of those upcoming EP's. Phil and the boys have set out for a small tour! <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-announce-north-american-tour/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Down is considered a sludge/stoner metal super group. Down features band members spanning from Crowbar, Corrosion of Conformity, and Pantera. Down has been working on 4 new EP&apos;s that will be released throughout the year, and in support of those upcoming EP&apos;s. Phil and the boys have set out for a small tour! <a href="https://wgrd.com/down-announce-north-american-tour/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ned]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Phil Anselmo (Pantera/Down) Joins FULL METAL JACKIE Tonight!</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/phil-anselmo-panteradown-joins-full-metal-jackie-tonight/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2012 14:29:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Oh man, this is gonna be awesome! Be sure to check out FULL METAL JACKIE tonight as she is joined by the one and only Phil Anselmo of Pantera and Down! Also check out our exclusive interview with Phil Anselmo!
Also getting to music from Metal Church, Judas Priest, new stuff from Gojira... <a href="https://wgrd.com/phil-anselmo-panteradown-joins-full-metal-jackie-tonight/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Oh man, this is gonna be awesome! Be sure to check out FULL METAL JACKIE tonight as she is joined by the one and only Phil Anselmo of Pantera and Down! Also check out our exclusive interview with Phil Anselmo!
Also getting to music from Metal Church, Judas Priest, new stuff from Gojira... <a href="https://wgrd.com/phil-anselmo-panteradown-joins-full-metal-jackie-tonight/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ned]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Metal Moment: Down</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/metal-moment-down/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 21:06:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Been awhile since we have a had a Metal Moment isn't it? Well with all the craziness of the recent Phil Anselmo interview, I couldn't help but recognize Phil's band that came upon the metal world while he was in Pantera, and that is DOWN! <a href="https://wgrd.com/metal-moment-down/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Been awhile since we have a had a Metal Moment isn&apos;t it? Well with all the craziness of the recent Phil Anselmo interview, I couldn&apos;t help but recognize Phil&apos;s band that came upon the metal world while he was in Pantera, and that is DOWN! <a href="https://wgrd.com/metal-moment-down/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ned]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rex Brown Explains Why He Left ‘Down’</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/rex-brown-explains-why-he-left-down/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:00:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rex Brown, former bassist of Pantera/Down has split ways with Down  and has formed a  new band/supergroup named 'Kill Devil Hill,' with  members of W.A.S.P, Dio, Black Sabbath, and Pissing Razors. After 23  years of being with Phillip Anselmo (Pantera/Down vocalist), why did Rex  leave 'Down?' <a href="https://wgrd.com/rex-brown-explains-why-he-left-down/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rex Brown, former bassist of Pantera/Down has split ways with Down  and has formed a&nbsp; new band/supergroup named &apos;Kill Devil Hill,&apos; with  members of W.A.S.P, Dio, Black Sabbath, and Pissing Razors. After 23  years of being with Phillip Anselmo (Pantera/Down vocalist), why did Rex  leave &apos;Down?&apos; <a href="https://wgrd.com/rex-brown-explains-why-he-left-down/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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