Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
The New Orleans metal scene is both revered & legendary; not only because of its LONG history & relevant personalities, but more so, because they have cultured their own identity since the very beginning; AND, it continues till this day with bands like, BRAT. It encompasses a Southern swagger (& a deep end sludge) that in its early stages was both dangerous & precarious. I've experienced it firsthand over the years, as our cameras crossed paths with the likes of Jimmy Bower, Ben Falgout, Phil Anselmo, Sammy Duet & of course one its MOST respected songwriters (& voices) in Mr. Kirk Windstein of Crowbar. Kirk's accolades are too many to summarize here but his history in the New Orleans scene dates back to 1988 & since that time his consistency to produce some of the genres most memorable records is impeccable; from his numerous releases with Crowbar, to his contributions to the supergroup known as Down, to his unlikely collaborations with Jamey Jasta in Kingdom of Sorrow - one item is certain. You can ALWAYS hear Kirk's style, tone & approach in anything he touches; THAT'S what makes him SPECIAL & exclusive. SO, when Kirk & company decided to end the year with a final run across the country - I knew it was about time to have a sit down with the man. In the interview below you see us discuss the following: the release of 'Zero & Below', upcoming touring, his new project, SUN DONT SHINE, his return to Down (& the significance of 'Nola'), his solo music, Kingdom of Sorrow, his Solar Guitars, his legacy & MUCH MORE! I hope ALL the RMW Familia will WATCH this one - its a SPECIAL one & it couldn't have gone down better. To Kirk (& Robin) - THANK YOU for treating the RMW Crew with SO much love & respect & for giving our cameras your ALL. I can't wait to do it again! Happy Thanksgiving & ENOY everyone! ~ El Mero Metal #crowbar #robbsmetalworks Earsplit PR #down #sundontshine #kindgomofsorrow
The New Orleans metal scene is both revered & legendary; not only because of its LONG history & relevant personalities, but more so, because they have cultured their own identity since the very beginning; AND, it continues till this day with bands like, BRAT. It encompasses a Southern swagger (& a deep end sludge) that in its early stages was both dangerous & precarious. I've experienced it firsthand over the years, as our cameras crossed paths with the likes of Jimmy Bower, Ben Falgout, Phil Anselmo, Sammy Duet & of course one its MOST respected songwriters (& voices) in Mr. Kirk Windstein of Crowbar. Kirk's accolades are too many to summarize here but his history in the New Orleans scene dates back to 1988 & since that time his consistency to produce some of the genres most memorable records is impeccable; from his numerous releases with Crowbar, to his contributions to the supergroup known as Down, to his unlikely collaborations with Jamey Jasta in Kingdom of Sorrow - one item is certain. You can ALWAYS hear Kirk's style, tone & approach in anything he touches; THAT'S what makes him SPECIAL & exclusive. SO, when Kirk & company decided to end the year with a final run across the country - I knew it was about time to have a sit down with the man. In the interview below you see us discuss the following: the release of 'Zero & Below', upcoming touring, his new project, SUN DONT SHINE, his return to Down (& the significance of 'Nola'), his solo music, Kingdom of Sorrow, his Solar Guitars, his legacy & MUCH MORE! I hope ALL the RMW Familia will WATCH this one - its a SPECIAL one & it couldn't have gone down better. To Kirk (& Robin) - THANK YOU for treating the RMW Crew with SO much love & respect & for giving our cameras your ALL. I can't wait to do it again! Happy Thanksgiving & ENOY everyone! ~ El Mero Metal #crowbar #robbsmetalworks Earsplit PR #down #sundontshine #kindgomofsorrow
