Down’s special cover of Dr. John’s “Right Place, Wrong Time,” released in video form for a limited time to celebrate Mardi Gras earlier this year, is currently available on all streaming platforms!
New Orleans native Dr. John was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. His music combined New Orleans Blues, Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Funk. “Right Place, Wrong Time” was the first single from Dr. John’s 1973 album, “In the Right Place,” and became the most popular single of his career. The song has been featured in various films and television shows, including “Dazed And Confused and American Horror Story: Coven.” Down’s cover of “Right Place, Wrong Time” is an homage to Dr. John and his appearances on The Midnight Special TV series, a late night musical variety show that aired from 1972 to 1981.
Stream Down’s rendition of Dr. John’s “Right Place, Wrong Time” HERE.
In related Down news, the band will serve as direct support to Slayer on the special 40th anniversary of “Reign In Blood” show September 4th in Shakopee, Minnesota. Additional support will be provided by Suicidal Tendencies and Hatebreed. In December, Down will headline day two (December 5th) of this year’s edition of Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Denver. The performance marks the band’s first Denver appearance in over twelve years! See all confirmed Down shows below.
Earlier this month, Nuclear Blast Records announced the release of a remastered edition of “Over The Under.” Initially issued in the Fall of 2007, Down’s third studio album was produced by Warren Riker and served as a true moment in time delivering over 60 heartfelt minutes of sonic frustration with songs addressing the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and personal turmoil.
The 2026 edition of “Over The Under” features remastered audio by Eric Koondel (Soilwork, Cynic, Malevolent Creation, Death) and marks the first time the LP will be officially available in the US market. Additionally, the CD and digital versions include bonus track “Invest In Fear” (the first time the track will be available on a US physical release and on Digital Service Providers worldwide).
Down’s “Over The Under” remaster will be available on CD, LP, and digital formats on June 19th. Find Pre-Orders HERE.
You know it’s Down as soon as you hear them. Featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower, and bassist Pat Bruders, there’s no mistaking those gargantuan riffs, swamp blues leads, crashing drums, and hypnotic howls for absolutely anybody else under the sun. The band upholds a certain tradition that countless fans celebrate, expanding their own musical mythos as they leave its pillars intact and untouched.
With a collective resume encompassing Pantera, Corrosion Of Conformity, Crowbar, and EyeHateGod, the quintet puffed out its first haze of sonic smoke from the belly of gritty old New Orleans on the 1995 platinum-selling classic, “NOLA.” At that moment, they naturally summoned something akin to a ritual, continually partaking in it with critically revered offerings — “Down II: A Bustle In Your Hedgerow” in 2002, “Down III: Over The Under” in 2007, “Down IV – Part One” in 2012, and “Down IV – Part Two” in 2014. Their shows built a certain live lore with unforgettable runs alongside Metallica and Heaven & Hell, as well as coveted spots on iconic festivals like Download, Soundwave, Ozzfest, and so many others, forever delivering passionate, powerful, pure heavy music you can feel deep down in your soul.
Stand by for updates on new Down music in the months to come.
DOwn Live:
6/03/2026 Sweden Rock Festival – Norje, SE
6/05/2026 Mystic Fest Poland – Gdańsk, PL
6/21/2026 Hellfest – Clisson, FR
9/04/2026 Mystic Lake Amphitheater – Shakopee, MN w/ Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Hatebreed [Tickets]
10/03/2026 Aftershock – Sacramento, CA
10/24/2026 Sick New World Texas – Fort Worth, TX
12/05/2026 Decibel Metal And Beer Fest – Denver, CO [Tickets]