Phil Anselmo

Phil Anselmo
Anselmo performing with Pantera in 2022
Background information
Birth name	Philip Hansen Anselmo
Born	(1968-06-30) June 30, 1968 (age 56) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres	Heavy metal extreme metal hardcore punk
Occupations	Singer songwriter musician record producer
Discography	Full discography
Years active	1981 (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 musician best known as the lead singer for groove metal band Pantera, southern metal supergroup Down, and hardcore band Superjoint, amongst other musical projects. He is the owner of Housecore Records.

Anselmo is regarded as one of the most iconic frontmen in metal history,^[3] 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 traditional heavy metal vocalists such as Rob Halford, singing in full head voice. However, he later became recognized for a more abrasive style of vocals, and formed a number of extreme metal projects such as Scour.