Superjoint Ritual

Infobox musical artist
Name = Superjoint Ritual


Background = group_or_band
Border = white
Origin = New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Genre = Hardcore punk, Thrash metal, Sludge metal
Years_active = 1993–2004
Label = Sanctuary
Associated_acts = Down, Pantera, Eyehategod, Arson Anthem, Hank Williams III
Current_members = Final Line up:
Phil Anselmo
Jimmy Bower
Kevin Bond
Hank Williams III
Joe Fazzio
Past_members = Michael Haaga

Superjoint Ritual was a New Orleans metal band formed by Phil Anselmo, Joe Fazzio, and Jimmy Bower in the early 1990s, later to be joined by Hank Williams III, and Kevin Bond. Their style can be considered a mix of Pantera's style of groove metal and hardcore punk. A small trace of black metal can be heard too. Bands like Venom, Slayer, Celtic Frost, Voivod, and Darkthrone have been noted as influences also.The name "Superjoint Ritual" comes from a lyric in the Darkthrone song, "The Pagan Winter."According to Bower, Anselmo wrote 70-80% of the group's music.

Despite their early '90s establishment, it wasn't until a decade later, after the folding of Pantera, that the group recorded any albums. It was then that Superjoint Ritual garnered significant TV exposure on programs such as MTV2's "Headbangers Ball" and Fuse TV's "Uranium".

However, the group's time in the spotlight would prove short lived. A dispute between Anselmo and Fazzio led to the band's eventual split in late 2004, which was confirmed by both Hank Williams III and Jimmy Bower.

Members

Final line up

* Phil Anselmo - vocals, guitar (1993-2004)
* Jimmy Bower - guitar (1993-2004)
* Kevin Bond - guitar (1993-2004)
* Hank Williams III - bass (2002-2004)
* Joe Fazzio - drums (1993-2004)

Previous members

* Michael Haaga - bass (1993-2002)

Discography

Albums

Promotional Videos

* 2002 Superjoint Ritual - "The Alcoholik" (Music Video) (Jimmy as the Alcoholic) (Available on "Live in Dallas DVD")
* 2002 Superjoint Ritual - "Fuck Your Enemy" (Music Video) (Available on "Live in Dallas DVD")
* 2004 Superjoint Ritual - "Waiting for the Turning Point" (Music Video) (Available on "Live at CBGBS DVD")
* 2004 Superjoint Ritual - "Dress Like a Target" (Music Video) (Available on "Live at CBGBS DVD")

External links

* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=B4s87gjwr36ip/ All Music Guide Page]
* [http://www.superjointritual.com/ Superjoint Ritual]
* [http://www.nolaunderground.com/ NOLA Underground (New Orleans underground music scene)]