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High On Fire

High On Fire

High on Fire is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California, that was formed in 1998. Matt Pike, the band's frontman and founder, also plays guitar for Sleep. High on Fire won the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance with their song "Electric Messiah".

Albums

2000 The Art of Self Defense
2002 Surrounded by Thieves
2005 Blessed Black Wings
2007 Death Is This Communion
2010 Snakes for the Divine
2012 De Vermis Mysteriis
2015 Luminiferous
2018 Electric Messiah
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Latest Articles

Reviews / Live
Live Review: High On Fire, Hydromedusa, Crypt
"Matt Pike, Des Kensel and Jeff Matz, the players of High On Fire are masters of their weapons... well, instruments."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: High On Fire, I Exist, Lo!
"The only thing heftier than perennially shirtless, now sober main-man Matt Pike's past girth is the titanic Iommian riffs he effortlessly peeled off."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: High On Fire, Smoke, Kyzer Soze
"Lemmy's dead and Phil Anselmo is a racist; now one of the only personalities the metal world has to idolise is Matt Pike."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: High On Fire, Batpiss, YLVA, Big Bread
"Beads fly from his fingers as he smashes out heavier riffs than anyone present is worthy of hearing."
Features / Music
High On Fire
Throwing "Some Bullshit Together" Just Isn't In The Cards
"I still listen to it, and usually I can't stand listening to myself. I knew what I was aiming for: I was just aiming to make it as epic as possible."
News / Music
High On Fire Name Australia & New Zealand 2016 Tour Dates
The celebrated metal outfit will play a handful of shows Down Under before a special appearance across the ditch
Reviews / Album
Album Review: High On Fire - Luminiferous
"It probably won’t win new fans, but it’s another great throwback record from the guys who do it best."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: High On Fire - 'Luminiferous'
High On Fire continue to show why they reign supreme in the stoner metal genre.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: High On Fire, Lizzard Wizzard, Zodiac - Crowbar
High On Fire deliver face melting tunes and mancrushes to Brisbane.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: High On Fire, I Exist, Gvrlls - Factory Theatre
High On Fire are an unstoppable force at Factory Theatre.
Features / Music
High On Fire Confirm New Album Is Close To Finishing
Drummer Des Kensel says the band should have all material done by this November.
News / Music
High On Fire Announce Supports For Australian Tour
The veteran US stoner metal band will be joined by luminaries from across the local scenes for their trip in July