The heavy metal supergroup DOWN has given us a special cover of Dr. John‘s“Right Place, Wrong Time.” Dr. John was a New Orleans native and staked his claim as an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Combining New Orleans blues, jazz, R&B, and funk, “Right Place Wrong Time” was the first single from his 1973 album In the Right Place, and became the most notable single of his career. Famously, the song has been featured in television and movies, including “Dazed and Confused” and “American Horror Story: Coven.”
DOWN’s cover and corresponding video, shot by Mike Holderbeast last March, celebrates the Mardi Gras season and pays 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.
Elaborates vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, “Dr. John’s ‘Right Place, Wrong Time’ is probably one of the first songs I ever learned or knew of as a kid. We grew up in the French Quarter, and Dr. John’s music was everywhere. Recording this song was something that I always wanted to do, and I’m happy that I did it with DOWN. The video was an absolute blast to make. Even my mom is in it! Because of her, I know Dr. John’s music very well.”
DOWN’s distinct sound won’t leave you wondering who you’re listening to. Featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower, and bassist Pat Bruders, there’s no mistaking those momentous riffs, swamp blues leads, power drums, and magnetic howls for anything else that’s out there. Fans celebrate the upheld tradition of the band where they expand their mythos, but leave their pillars untouched.
With a collective resume including Pantera, Crowbar, Corrosion of Conformity, and EyeHateGod, the four-piece first started to create from the gritty belly of old New Orleans on the 1995 platinum-selling classic, NOLA. At that moment, they summoned something like a ritual, continually bringing revered offerings to the table – 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. During their live shows, the band cultivates an unforgettable lore with memorable runs alongside Metallica and Heaven & Hell. They’ve also snagged coveted spots on festival runs like Download, Soundwave, and Ozzfest. DOWN consistently and forever delivers powerful, passionate, and pure heavy metal music that can be felt deep in the soul.
Stand by for updates on new DOWN music in the months to come.
6/03/2026 Sweden Rock Festival – Norje, SE
6/05/2026 Mystic Fest Poland – Gda?sk, PL
6/21/2026 Hellfest – Clisson, FR
10/03/2026 Aftershock – Sacramento, CA
10/24/2026 Sick New World Texas – Fort Worth, TX
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