Category Archives: High On Fire

Matt Pike (High On Fire, Sleep) To Release “Head On A Pike: The Illustrated Lyrics Of Matt Pike”

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Matt Pike (High On Fire, Sleep) will be releasing a new book titled “Head On A Pike: The Illustrated Lyrics Of Matt Pike” on November 9 via Rare Bird. The effort will feature visual representations of Pike‘s lyrics from artists such as Arik Roper, David V. D’Andrea, Santos, Brian Mercer, Skinner, Jondix, Stash, Tim Lehi, Jordan Barlow, and Derrick Snodgrass. Rare Bird’s Tyson Cornell commented:

“Matt Pike’s lyrics are just as important and powerful as his riffs, and his words deserve to be celebrated alongside the fantastic imagery that the artists have put together in this book. ‘Head On A Pike‘ is a natural for any Sleep, High On Fire or Matt Pike fan, but the work is also relevant to greater conversations around lyrical poetry, formal and free verse and tattoo inspirations for years to come.”

High On Fire Perform With Drummer Coady Willis (Big Business) At First Live Show Since 2019

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On June 19, High On Fire took the stage at The Lodge at River Oaks in Del Valle, TX for their first show since 2019. Notably, the band were joined by drummer Coady Willis (Big Business, ex-Melvins) during the set. However, it is still unclear if he will become a permanent member of the group.

[via The PRP]

High On Fire Announce Limited Edition Vinyl Reissues

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eOne Music will be releasing limited edition vinyl pressings of High On Fire’s “Bat Salad,” “Snakes For The Divine,“ and “De Vermis Mysteriis” on June 12. Here’s the available options:

  • “Bat Salad” (clear with glow in the dark green splatter vinyl)
  • “Bat Salad” (smog with green vinyl)
  • “De Vermis Mysteriis” (cornetto clear with translucent ruby red vinyl)
  • “De Vermis Mysteriis” (opaque galaxy with opaque apple, opaque silver vinyl)
  • “Snakes For The Divine” (10th Anniversary Edition on clear with glow in the dark red splatter vinyl)
  • “Snakes For The Divine” (10th Anniversary Edition on ghostly on translucent orange crush with translucent black ice vinyl)

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It's 4/20. Happy Holidays. Today we're celebrating the legacy of High On Fire with re-pressings of De Vermis Mysteriis, Bat Salad, and a special 10th Anniversary Edition of Snakes For The Divine. We've got eOne Heavy Webstore exclusive variants, as well as Bandcamp exclusive variants. Check out the pressing info below. Each limited to 250. Cop 'em before they're up in smoke. PRE-ORDER LINKS IN BIO. Bandcamp Exclusive Variants: Snakes For The Divine (10th Anniversary) -Clear w/Glow In The Dark Red Splatter Vinyl Bat Salad: -Clear w/Glow In The Dark Green Splatter Vinyl De Vermis Mysteriis: -Cornetto Clear w/Translucent Ruby Vinyl eOne Heavy Webstore Exclusive Variants: Snakes For The Divine (10th Anniversary) -Ghostly on Translucent Orange Crush w/Translucent Black Ice Vinyl Bat Salad: -Smog w/Green Vinyl. De Vermis Mysteriis: -Opaque Galaxy – Opaque Apple, Opaque Silver Vinyl @highonfireband #highonfire #hof #vinyl #new #vinylcollector #vinyljunkie #mattpike #jeffmatz #snakes #repress #instavinyl #420 #smoke #vinylgram

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High On Fire Working On New Album

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It looks like High On Fire have started working on a new album. Bassist Jeff Matz confirmed the news on Instagram:

High On Fire Announce Summer European/UK Tour

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High On Fire have announced a summer European/UK tour. You can find the dates for that run below.

Tour Dates:

06/19 Dessel, BEL – Graspop Metal Meeting
06/20 Clisson, FRA – Hellfest Open Air
06/22 Brighton, UK – Chalk Venue Brighton
06/23 Bristol, UK – The Fleece Bristol
06/24 Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms
06/25 Leeds, UK – Brudenell Social Club
06/26 London, UK – The Garage
06/28 Helsinki, FIN – Tuska Open Air Metal Festival
06/30 Stockholm, SWE – Nalen
07/01 Oslo, NOR – Parkteatret
07/02 Roskilde, DEN – Roskilde Festival
07/04 Dokkum, ET – Dokk’em Open Air
07/05 Essen, GER – Turock
07/06 Hamburg, GER – Bahnhof Pauli
07/08 Wiesbaden, GER – Kesselhaus
07/09 Munich, GER – Backstage Club
07/10 Erfurt, GER – Stoned From The Underground
07/11 Vizovice, CZE – Masters Of Rock

High On Fire Digitally Release “Bat Salad” EP

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High On Fire have officially released their “Bat Salad” EP in digital outlets. The effort was previously only available on 12” vinyl as part of this year’s Record Store Day. In addition to the title track, the EP also includes covers of Celtic Frost‘s “Into The Crypts of Rays” and Bad Brains‘ “Don’t Bother Me.“

Drummer Des Kensel Exits High On Fire

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Des Kensel has announced his departure from High On Fire. The drummer said he is leaving to focus on “new opportunities and spending time with [his] family.”

Here’s Kensel’s full statement:

“As a founding member of High on Fire, I feel blessed to have spent the last 21 years traveling around the world pursuing my childhood dream to write and play music. After eight albums, countless tours, and a Grammy win, I am very thankful for what we have been able to accomplish as a band.

Being a full time professional musician can have its challenges. One gets through those challenges with patience, hard work and perseverance. After much consideration, it is time for me to announce that I will no longer be performing with High on Fire. I will now be focusing on new opportunities and spending time with my family.

I would like to sincerely thank all of our fans for your support throughout the years. Without you, none of this would have been possible.

Lastly, I would like to wish my band-mates the best of luck in the future.”

High On Fire Announce Fall Tour With Power Trip, Devil Master, & Creeping Death

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High On Fire have announced a fall headlining tour. Power Trip, Devil Master, and Creeping Death will open.

Tour Dates:

11/07 Austin, TX – Mohawk (‘Levitation Festival‘)
11/08 Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Live (no Power Trip)
11/12 Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
11/14 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
11/15 Charlotte, NC – Amos’ Southend
11/16 Richmond, VA – The Broadberry
11/17 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
11/19 Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
11/20 Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Lanes
11/21 New York, NY – Elsewhere
11/22 New York, NY – Elsewhere
11/23 Hartford, CT – Webster
11/24 Montreal, QC – Club Soda
11/25 Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
11/26 Detroit, MI – The Majestic
11/27 Chicago, IL – The Metro
11/29 Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
11/30 Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
12/02 Seattle, WA – Neumos
12/03 Vancouver, BC – The Rickshaw
12/04 Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
12/06 Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
12/07 Los Angeles, CA – The Regent

High On Fire Perform Without Drummer Des Kensel

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According to The PRP, High On Fire performed without drummer Des Kensel during their show in Portland, OR last night (May 14). It is unknown why he was absent, but Nick Parks (Gaytheist) was brought in to handle drumming duties for the set. High On Fire are also performing at the Tonic Lounge in Portland, OR tonight (May 15), so it will be interesting to see if Kensel is still absent.