Phil Anselmo

Phil Anselmo
Phil Anselmo
	Anselmo performing with Pantera in 2022
Background information
Birth name	Philip Hansen Anselmo
Born	June 30, 1968 (age 55); New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres	Heavy metal; extreme metal;
Occupation(s)	Singer; songwriter; musician; record producer;
Years active	1981–present
Labels	Housecore
Member of	Pantera; Down; En Minor; Philip H. Anselmo and the Illegals; Scour;
Formerly of	Superjoint; Arson Anthem; Viking Crown; Necrophagia; Eibon; Christ Inversion; Razor White;
Website	housecorerecords.com

Philip Hansen Anselmo^[1] (born June 30, 1968^[2]) is an American heavy metal musician best known as the lead singer for Pantera, Down, and Superjoint, amongst other musical projects. He is the owner of Housecore Records.

Anselmo is regarded as one of the greatest frontmen in metal history,^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6] known for being particularly animated and donning a machismo attitude that became emblematic of the general theme of Pantera. Earlier in his career with the band, Anselmo took considerable inspiration from heavy metal vocalists such as Rob Halford, singing in full head voice. However, he later became recognized for a more abrasive style of vocals.

^ Cite error: The named reference danish was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ Larkin, Colin (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (5th Concise ed.). Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857125958. Retrieved December 28, 2016 – via Google Books. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
^ "Philip Anselmo vs. James Hetfield - Greatest Metal Frontman, Quarterfinals". Loudwire. November 11, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
^ "The 10 Best Heavy Metal Frontmen". NME. May 18, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
^ "#9: Phil Anselmo". MetalSucks. March 27, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
^ "The ten best pioneering metal frontmen". Westword. July 16, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2020.

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[book-2] Larkin, Colin (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (5th Concise ed.). Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857125958. Retrieved December 28, 2016 – via Google Books. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)

[3] "Philip Anselmo vs. James Hetfield - Greatest Metal Frontman, Quarterfinals". Loudwire. November 11, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2020.

[4] "The 10 Best Heavy Metal Frontmen". NME. May 18, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2020.

[5] "#9: Phil Anselmo". MetalSucks. March 27, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2020.

[6] "The ten best pioneering metal frontmen". Westword. July 16, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2020.

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