PHILIP ANSELMO's 'Housecore Horror Film Festival' To Return This Month; Details Revealed

A homecoming weekend for horror buffs and heavy metal enthusiasts alike will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 19-21, 2026 with the reemergence of the Housecore Horror Film Festival.

Serving as a supplement to the previously announced "The Great NOLA Trendkill" weekend, the Housecore Horror Film Festival portion of the gathering will feature horror films selected by PANTERA/DOWN frontman Philip H. Anselmo, with special guest introductions, meet-and-greets, plus Housecore merch pop-ups. Housecore Horror will also host a variety of entertainment around the city of New Orleans, including a special DOWN "Volume V" listening party on Thursday, November 19 at the legendary Tipitina's featuring performances by SUPLECS, SPIRIT IN THE ROOM and NEST.

The Housecore Horror Film Festival standard package includes:

– Admission to the kickoff show at Tipitina's on Thursday, November 19.

– Early entry to the Lakefront Arena for films and special presentations on Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21.

– Access to aftershows at Santos Bar in the historic French Quarter on Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21.

– Exclusive Housecore Horror Film Festival merch bundle.

Purchase tickets here.

** The Housecore Horror Film Festival package does not include admission to "The Great NOLA Trendkill" concert.**

Additionally, Sean Yseult, formerly of WHITE ZOMBIE, who will release a new book, "I'm In The Band", will be on site for limited photo ops.

Secure an autographed copy of the book and photo op here.

Book pick-up and photo ops will take place at the Lakefront Arena during Housecore Horror Film Festival / "The Great NOLA Trendkill". Further info to follow with purchase.

Watch a special video message from Anselmo below.

PANTERA will headline "The Great NOLA Trendkill", a two-day event at New Orleans's Lakefront Arena on November 20-21.

In addition to PANTERA, the bill for "The Great NOLA Trendkill" includes DOWN, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, POWER TRIP, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, CROWBAR, PIG DESTROYER, EYEHATEGOD, RĀDE and HERAKLEION.

The event is named for PANTERA's 1996 album "The Great Southern Trendkill", which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

"The Great NOLA Trendkill" will be PANTERA's first appearance in Anselmo's hometown in more than 30 years.

In late 2022, Anselmo and longtime PANTERA bassist Rex Brown resurrected the band. The current lineup also includes former Ozzy Osbourne and current BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Zakk Wylde and ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante.

Comments Anselmo: "To be back in New Orleans with such a package of bands and events is a dream come true. Besides PANTERA and DOWN, we have great NOLA and national bands playing, Housecore Records and Housecore Horror specialties, horror industry personalities, talented artists, and so much more. Please come down to my hometown and have a blast the entire weekend!"