Superjoint Ritual
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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 | 1993–2004, 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
- Phil Anselmo - vocals, guitar (1993–2004, 2014-present), bass guitar (2002)
- Jimmy Bower - guitar (1993–2004, 2014-present)
- Kevin Bond - guitar (2002–2004, 2014-present)
- Previous members
- Hank Williams III - bass guitar (2002–2004)
- Joe Fazzio - drums (1993–2004)
- Michael Haaga - bass guitar (1993–2002)
- Marzi Montazeri - guitar (1993-1994)
- Live musicians
- Stephen Taylor - bass guitar (2014)
- Jose Gonzalez - drums (2014)
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | ||
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| US [3] |
US Indie [4] |
UK [5] | |||
| 2002 | Use Once and Destroy
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87 | 5 | 145 |
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| 2003 | A Lethal Dose of American Hatred
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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 |
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| 2002 | Live in Dallas, TX
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| 2004 | Live at CBGBs
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Music videos
| Year | Single |
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| 2002 | "The Alcoholik" |
| "Fuck Your Enemy" | |
| 2004 | "Waiting for the Turning Point" |
| "Dress Like a Target" | |
References
- ↑ "Superjoint Ritual to Reunite for Housecore Horror Fest; Gwar, Voivod, Others Announced!". MetalSucks. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Hellfest Open Air 2015 Artists". Hellfest.fr. 12/8/2014. Retrieved 12/8/2014. Check date values in:
|date=, |accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Superjoint Ritual Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard (magazine). Retrieved 2010-06-03.
- ↑ "Superjoint Ritual Album & Song Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard (magazine). Retrieved 2010-06-03.
- ↑ "Chart Log UK: DJ S - The System of Life". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2010-06-03.
- ↑ http://www.metalsludge.tv/?p=30358
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