I wasn't that wild about that. I told them basically if they were really going to want to bring back heavy metal to a program on MTV, then they are really going to have to get in touch with what real heavy metal is.

Anselmo played the role of a part-time actor when his schedule permitted. After only three releases Anselmo and Killjoy severed business ties thus returning Anselmo's label to its original name Housecore Records. Solo project
During 2011-2012 Anselmo has been writing and recording a solo album to be titled Walk Through Exits Only.

He is currently the frontman for the Louisiana-based metal act Down. He is also the owner of Housecore Records and has been a part of many side-projects. Philip Hansen "Phil" Anselmo (born June 30 1968) is an American musician who is best known as the lead singer for the heavy metal band Pantera.