Amidst the racism controversy surrounding Philip Anselmo, he does not think he should play European festivals and his band Down has pulled out of Hellfest.
Hellfest has responded to government pressure to remove Down from the festival’s 2016 bill because of Philip Anselmo’s controversial Dimebash 2016 actions.
The decision comes after Down / Pantera vocalist Philip Anselmo caused a stir after screaming 'White power' and throwing up a Nazi salute at Dimebash 2016.