Video: Voivod Joined by Phil Anselmo for Pink Floyd's "Astronomy Domine," and by Jason Newsted for "Voivod"
At their June 23 Hellfest show in Clisson, France, Canada's Voivod were joined by a pair of special guests.
In the 12-minute video below, you'll see former Pantera frontman Philip Anselmo join the band for a cover of Pink Floyd's "Astronomy Domine," one of the many highlights of Floyd's early Syd Barrett era.
Then, at around the 7:06 mark, Voivod are joined by their former bassist, Jason Newsted, for "Voivod."
Check out a professionally shot video of the two songs below.
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