High On Fire announce re-issue

Southern Lord Recordings have announced the re-issue of 'The Art Of Self Defense,' the classic first recording from Oakland's High On Fire.

Set for release on July 31, the landmark long player has been completely remastered and enhanced by Brad Boatright (Sleep, Noothgrush, OFF! etc.) and includes the addition of the band’s first ever demo, two bonus 7” tracks as well as a 48-page booklet.

The Art of Self Defense Track Listing:

01. Baghdad

02. 10,000 Years

03. Blood From Zion

04. Last

05. Fireface

06. Master of Fists

Bonus 7” Tracks (2001)

07. Steel Shoe

08. The Usurper (Celtic Frost cover)

Self-Titled Demo (1999)

09. Blood From Zion

10. 10,000 Years

11. Master of Fists

The Art Of Self Defense was initially released in 2000 by Man’s Ruin Records. Featuring the collective energies of guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike, drummer Des Kensel, and bassist George Rice with producer Billy Anderson, the record billows at the seams with Pike’s instantly recognizable guitar tone, first unleashed during his days with stoner metal behemoths Sleep.