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Was the only former member of Pantera that was not allowed to attend Dimebag Darrell's funeral service, at the demand of Darrell's surviving relatives.

In addition to Pantera, Down, Superjoint Ritual, and Viking Crown, Phil is also in the bands Necrophagia, Christ Inversion, Eibon and Body And Blood.

Member of the heavy metal band Pantera.

In 1992, Phil created The House Of Shock, a Haunted House in New Orleans, Louisana.

Is the only member of Pantera who wasn't born in Texas (though he lived there for several years).

Joined Pantera in 1987. His entry into the band contributed to Pantera's evolution from a glam metal band into a groove metal band.

Had successful back surgery 11/21/05. (नवंबर 2005)

Released 'Down: Diary of a Mad Band - Europe in the Year of VI' on October 5th with the rock band Down. (2010)

Released "Down III: Over the Under", Down's first album in five years. (सितंबर 2007)

Performed on the main stage at Ozzfest 2004 (जून 2004)

Released "A Lethal Dose of American Hatred" with Superjoint Ritual (जून 2003)

Released "Down IV Part I - The Purple EP" on September 18th with the rock band Down. (2012)

Almost died in 1996 when he overdosed on heroin an hour after Pantera was performing a homecoming gig in Texas. After his heart stopped beating for almost five minutes, paramedics gave Anselmo a shot of adrenaline and sent him to the hospital. After recovering from the hospital, he apologized to his band mates and promised to quit using drugs.

Has a pentagram shaped swimming pool.

Announced that he has ended the band Viking Crown. The band released a total of three albums (Unorthodox Steps Of Ritual, Innocence From Hell and Banished Rhythmic Hate).

In the band Viking Crown and Necrophagia, he went under the name Anton Crowley. Anton Crowley was derived from Anton LaVey & Aleister Crowley, two famous Satanic preachers.

(1994-) Formed a side-project band called Down.

Released "Walk Through Exits Only" on July 16th with his solo band, the Illegals. (2013)

Superjoint Ritual released their debut album "Use Once and Destroy" (मई 2002)

In the process of writing the next Down album, which should be out next year or 2010. (जुलाई 2008)

Released "War of the Gargantuas", a four-song EP, on January 8th. It is a split EP from Phil and his band, and Metal warriors Warbeast. War Of The Gargantuas includes two songs from each artist. This album serves as the first release of any solo work by Phil during the span of his nearly 30-year legacy. Also, the two Warbeast tracks on the split feature former bassist Alan Bovee before his amicable departure from the band. (2013)

Has been cited for racism following derogatory remarks during a concert in Montreal, Canada while in Pantera.