Pantera [ tickets ] frontman Phil Anselmo's Superjoint Ritual [ tickets ] side-project sets out at the end of April on a tour of the U.S. club circuit.

The metal quintet also features guitarist Jimmy Bower, drummer Joe Fazzio, guitarist Kevin Bond and bassist Hank Williams III.

Anselmo, who handles only vocals with Pantera, also picks up a guitar with Superjoint Ritual, while Bower--who is best known as the drummer for Corrosion of Conformity, Down and EyeHateGod--is Superjoint Ritual's primary guitarist.

The group released its debut album, "Use Once and Destroy," last May, and followed it up with last September's "Live in Dallas, Texas," a concert video available in DVD and VHS format.

According to Anselmo's website, the group is currently recording its sophomore album.

In addition, the site says that Down--another Anselmo side-project, which features fellow Pantera member Rex (bass)--is writing new material and considering a 2003 tour.

Pantera appears to be on indefinite hiatus; Anselmo's site says that all of the group's members are focusing on their respective side projects.