Superjoint Ritual

Superjoint Ritual

Phil Anselmo performing with Superjoint Ritual at Ozzfest in July 7, 2004
Background information
Genres Groove metal, sludge metal, hardcore punk, thrash metal
Years active 19932004, 2014-present
Labels Sanctuary
Associated acts Down, Pantera, Eyehategod, Arson Anthem, Hank Williams III
Members Phil Anselmo
Jimmy Bower
Kevin Bond
Past members Michael Haaga
Joe Fazzio
Hank Williams III
Marzi Montazerizax

Superjoint Ritual is an American metal band formed by Phil Anselmo, Joe Fazzio, and Jimmy Bower in the early 1990s, later to be joined by Hank Williams III, and Kevin Bond. Their style can be considered a mix of Pantera's style of groove metal and hardcore punk. A small trace of black metal can be heard too. Bands like Venom, Slayer, Celtic Frost, Voivod, and Darkthrone have been noted as influences also. The name Superjoint Ritual comes from a lyric in the Darkthrone song "The Pagan Winter". According to Bower, Anselmo wrote 70-80% of the group's music.

Despite their early '90s establishment, it wasn't until a decade later, after the folding of Pantera, that the group recorded any albums. It was then that Superjoint Ritual garnered significant TV exposure on programs such as MTV2's Headbangers Ball and Fuse TV's Uranium.

However, the group's time in the spotlight would prove short lived. A dispute between Anselmo and Fazzio led to the band's eventual split in late 2004, which was confirmed by both Hank Williams III and Jimmy Bower.

It was confirmed that they will have a reunion at the Housecore Horror Film Festival in Austin, Texas October 23rd-26th 2014. For legal reasons, the band will perform under name Superjoint.[1] Hank Williams III was initially supposed to take part in this first reunion show, but had to bow out due to personal issues.

Although their appearance at Housecore Horror was supposed to be the only reunion show, it is now confirmed that they will be performing as Superjoint at Hellfest Open Air 2015.[2]

Members

Current members
Previous members
Live musicians

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album details Peak chart positions Sales
US
[3]
US Indie
[4]
UK
[5]
2002 Use Once and Destroy
  • Release date: May 21, 2002
  • Label: Sanctuary Records
87 5 145
  • US: 45,148+[6]
2003 A Lethal Dose of American Hatred
  • Release date: July 22, 2003
  • Label: Sanctuary Records
55 2 135

Singles

Year Single Album
2002 "The Alcoholik" Use Once and Destroy
"Fuck Your Enemy"
2003 "Dress Like a Target" A Lethal Dose of American Hatred
"Waiting for the Turning Point"

Videography

DVDs

Year Album details
2002 Live in Dallas, TX
  • Release date: 2002
  • Label: Sanctuary Records
2004 Live at CBGBs
  • Release date: 2004
  • Label: Sanctuary Records

Music videos

Year Single
2002 "The Alcoholik"
"Fuck Your Enemy"
2004 "Waiting for the Turning Point"
"Dress Like a Target"

References

External links