DOWN Celebrate Mardi Gras With Fiery Cover Of “Right Place, Wrong Time”

Iconic heavy metal supergroup DOWN return with a special cover of Dr. John’s classic “Right Place, Wrong Time,” unveiled alongside an official music video that honors the spirit of New Orleans. The track pays tribute to the legendary New Orleans native, whose groundbreaking fusion of blues, jazz, R&B, soul, and funk made him one of the city’s most distinctive musical voices.

Originally released in 1973 as the lead single from Dr. John’s album In the Right Place, “Right Place, Wrong Time” became the most popular single of his career and has since been featured in films and television shows including Dazed And Confused and American Horror Story: Coven. DOWN’s rendition channels that same swagger and groove, reinterpreting the timeless track through the band’s unmistakable heavy Southern lens.

Shot last March by Mike Holderbeast, the accompanying video arrives in celebration of the Mardi Gras season and serves as a visual homage to Dr. John’s appearances on The Midnight Special, the influential late-night musical variety show that aired from 1972 to 1981. The clip captures a raw, celebratory atmosphere steeped in New Orleans culture, blending performance with heartfelt tribute.

Vocalist Philip H. Anselmo reflects on the song’s significance: “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.” With this release, DOWN honor a hometown legend while bringing a classic anthem roaring back to life.