Down guitarist Kirk Windstein has shared a promising replace on the band’s long-awaited new studio album, providing the clearest indication but of when followers may lastly hear new music from the New Orleans heavy metallic supergroup.
Talking in a brand new interview with “Reckless” Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, Windstein confirmed that new Down music is anticipated in 2026, with a possible launch window within the fall.
“Sure. Later than sooner,” Windstein stated when requested if followers can count on new music in 2026. “However I do not actually see why it could’t get out, say, by September—round September-ish.”
Windstein defined that timing round Nuclear Blast Information’ launch schedule is a significant component. Each Down and Corrosion Of Conformity — the latter led by Down guitarist Pepper Keenan — are signed to the label.
“[Corrosion Of Conformity] have a tremendous new file popping out April 2nd,” Windstein famous. “So we won’t put Down out too near that… C.O.C. wants to come back out and let everyone get blown away for bit. And when the water settles, we give ’em a double whammy and throw out the Down.”
Windstein has additionally supplied perception into the musical route of the brand new materials, suggesting followers can count on one thing acquainted, however refreshed.
“It simply appears like Down,” he instructed Concrete Spew earlier this 12 months. “It sounds refreshing as a result of we have not finished it in so lengthy… To me, it sounds extra old-school Down.”
He added that the band has intentionally prevented overthinking the method: “We’re not making an attempt to make issues too advanced. We simply obtained again in a room and did it like we did from the start.”
This may mark Down‘s first full-length studio launch since Down IV – Half II in 2014 and their first full LP since 2007’s Down III: Over the Below. In April, the band introduced they’d signed with Nuclear Blast Information, with the brand new album anticipated in 2026.
When the deal was introduced, Nuclear Blast referred to as Down‘s return “lengthy overdue,” including: “Nuclear Blast is proud to be within the trenches with NOLA legends Down as their associate of their lengthy overdue return to the metallic world. As well as, we’re excited to convey a few of their key previous catalog releases again into the highlight, particularly on the vinyl facet. There are such a lot of longtime Down followers at Nuclear Blast who’re excited to be working with one in all their all-time favourite bands. 2026 cannot come quickly sufficient!”
Frontman Phil Anselmo stated: “It is good to signal with Nuclear Blast Information. It is a good label dwelling and we’re able to make some superior recordings!”
Guitarist Pepper Keenan added: “Having already been part of the Nuclear Blast household with Corrosion of Conformity, it’s an honor and a privilege to be right here as properly with my brothers in Down. The group at Nuclear Blast is a well-oiled machine and you may undoubtedly inform they love what they do. We’re in the precise place.”
Drummer Jimmy Bower echoed the sentiment: “Nuclear Blast is a superb label that put out some wonderful data. It is an honor to have them work our jams!”
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