This past week Philip Anselmo did an interview with the Boston Herald to
promote Down's show at the House of Blues in Boston. We wanted to clear up
some things before the rumor mill starts turning.  First off, the band will
be writing and recording an album for release in 2010.  Secondly, re the
statement, "Rex Brown, who also played in Pantera, has left the band for
personal reasons" - Rex did not join this tour due to imminent health
concerns, the sabbatical is not permanent. As Philip states on stage every
night, Rex is the bass player in Down and will continue to be.  Lastly, the
band haarp, currently touring with Down and signed to Philip's Housecore
Records label, hail from New Orleans not North Carolina. We hope this clears
up the questions that have been flooding in.