Down sign with Nuclear Blast Records

DOWN have signed with Nuclear Blast Records!

Since forming in 1991, the NOLA metallers have grown to become a huge juggernaut in global metal with a profound influence. Now, the band have emerged from the wilderness and have signed with Nuclear Blast Records. The label will release the band’s long-awaited new album in 2026.

In a collective statement, Nuclear Blast says, “Nuclear Blast is proud to be in the trenches with NOLA legends DOWN as their partner in their long overdue return to the metal world. In addition, we are excited to bring some of their key past catalog releases back into the spotlight, especially on the vinyl side. There are so many longtime DOWN fans at Nuclear Blast who are excited to be working with one of their all-time favorite bands. 2026 can’t come soon enough!”

Vocalist Philip H. Anselmo adds, “it’s good to sign with Nuclear Blast Records. It’s a good label home and we’re ready to make some awesome recordings!” Guitarists Pepper Keenan shares, “having already been a part of the Nuclear Blast family with CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, it is an honor and a privilege to be here as well with my brothers in DOWN. The team at Nuclear Blast is a well-oiled machine and you can definitely tell they love what they do. We are in the right place.”

And drummer Jimmy Bower shares, “Nuclear Blast is a great label that put out some excellent records. It’s an honor to have them work our jams!”

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