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	'''High on Fire''' is a ] band from ], ]. ~~Their~~ ~~music~~ is ~~generally~~ ~~classified~~ as ] or ]. ~~Singer/guitarist~~ ~~Matt~~ ~~Pike~~ ~~previously~~ ~~played~~ ~~guitar~~ ~~for~~ ~~the~~ ~~pioneering~~ ] band ].		'''High on Fire''' is an American ] band from ],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.highonfire.net/about.html \|title=About \|publisher=High on Fire \|access-date=November 3, 2013}}</ref> that was formed in 1998. ], the band's frontman and founder, also plays guitar for ]. High on Fire won the 2019 ] for ] with their song "Electric Messiah". The band has released nine studio albums, with their newest, '']'', released in 2024.

	==History==		==History==
			High on Fire was founded in the late summer of 1998<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://southernlord.com/band/high-on-fire/ \|title=High On Fire - Southern Lord \|date=January 10, 2018 \|publisher=southernlord.com \|access-date=March 9, 2023}}</ref> by ] guitarist Matt Pike, drummer Des Kensel, and bassist George Rice. Rice, who had previously played in Dear Deceased, originally auditioned to be the band's vocalist. In 1999, High on Fire recorded a three-song ], which was released on 12th Records. The three songs were re-recorded and included on the band's first full-length album, '']'', which was released by ] on March 7, 2000. ] re-released ''The Art of Self Defense'' with two new bonus tracks the following year, as Man's Ruin Records had become defunct.
	] founded the band in 1998 with drummer ] and bassist George Rice (from ], who originally auditioned to be the band's vocalist). The band's first recordings were released on 12th Records, with a full-length entitled '']'' released later on ]. (That album would later be re-released by ] as Man's Ruin Records had become defunct.) The band then signed a deal with ] and recorded the album '']'', released in 2002. After a vigorous touring cycle promoting that album, bassist George Rice left the band. The band's next album, 2005's '']'', was largely written by Pike and Kensel before recording took place, and ex-]/] bassist ] joined them later in the studio. After about a year of touring to promote their latest release, the band again lost their bassist (rumored to be a result of the hectic touring schedule combined with the pervasive after-show partying). ] bassist Jeff Matz joined up to help the band finish touring, later becoming a full-time member and contributing to the recording of their next album with famed producer, ] (]/]). The new record entitled ] was released in September 2007 after a small string of Northwest shows to promote new material on the album. The band is doing a headline tour of North America in September and October 2007, with support from the Japanese ] band ], along with Panthers and Coliseum. ]

			In 2001, High on Fire signed a record deal with ]<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.relapse.com/artist/artist.aspx?ArtistID=10054 \|title=High On Fire - Official Relapse Records Band Page \|publisher=Relapse.com \|access-date=September 10, 2010 \|archive-date=July 15, 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715172455/http://www.relapse.com/artist/artist.aspx?ArtistID=10054 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> and recorded the album '']'', which was released on May 28, 2002. On January 19, 2003, the band performed at the Relapse Records Contamination Festival. After the tours promoting ''Surrounded by Thieves'', bassist George Rice left the band and was replaced by ex-]/] bassist ].
	==Members==
	=== Current members===
	* ] - ]s, ]
	* ] - ]
	* ] - ]

			The band's next album, 2005's '']'', was largely written by Pike and Kensel before the recording of the album took place. The album was produced by ], and was released on February 1, 2005. A music video was produced for the song "Devilution."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=12104 \|title=High On Fire Complete Video For "Devilution" - in Metal News \|publisher=Metal Underground.com \|date=September 4, 2010 \|access-date=September 10, 2010}}</ref> While touring with ] and Watch Them Die to promote ''Blessed Black Wings'', Joe Preston left the band for undisclosed reasons, and was temporarily replaced by ] bassist Jeff Matz.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=18539 \|title=High On Fire Recruit Zeke Bassist For Tour - in Metal News \|publisher=Metal Underground.com \|access-date=September 10, 2010}}</ref> Matz finished the tour with High on Fire and became a full-time member during the recording of '']''. ''Death Is This Communion'' was released on September 18, 2007 (September 10, in Europe).
	===Former members ===
	* ] - ]
	* ] - bass
	* ] - guitar
	* ] - bass

			After ''Death Is This Communion'' was released, High on Fire played a small string of Northwest shows to promote it. The band did a headline tour of North America in September and October 2007, with support from the Japanese ] band ], along with ] and Coliseum.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=29657 \|title=High On Fire Announce Winter Tour Dates - in Metal News \|publisher=Metal Underground.com \|access-date=September 10, 2010}}</ref> High on Fire also played on 2008's ],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=32303 \|title=Gigantour 2008 Lineup Revealed - in Metal News \|publisher=Metal Underground.com \|access-date=September 10, 2010}}</ref> which was followed by a North American tour with the bands ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=38290 \|title=Opeth Announces More Headlining US Tour Dates - in Metal News \|publisher=Metal Underground.com \|access-date=September 10, 2010}}</ref>
	==Discography==
	===]s===
	* ''Early Recordings'' (promotional EP; ])
	* Split 7" with Ruins (] 2005)

			]
	===]===
	* ''''']''''' (] ])
	* ''''']''''' (] ])
	* ''''']''''' (] ])
	* ''''']''''' (] ])

			On December 17, 2008, High on Fire signed a recording deal with ]. On August 1, 2009, it was announced that a new album would be recorded with producer ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46758 \|title=High On Fire To Enter The Studio - in Metal News \|publisher=Metal Underground.com \|access-date=September 10, 2010}}</ref> Later that month, following the news of the new album, High on Fire announced a tour with ], ], and ]. The tour spanned from October 2 to November 21.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46852 \|title=Dethklok and Mastodon Announce Massive US Tour - in Metal News \|publisher=Metal Underground.com \|access-date=September 10, 2010}}</ref>
	===Limited edition===
	* '']'' (limited to 2000 copies; released by Relapse Records 2005)
	-contains cover of ]'s "Witching Hour". The entire album was recorded live at the Trocadero in Philadelphia, PA.

			In August 2009, the band went into post-production of the follow-up to ''Death Is This Communion'' at The Pass Studios in Los Angeles. The album artwork for the new album was released on January 7, 2010.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=51835 \|title=High On Fire Reveals New Album Artwork - in Metal News \|publisher=Metal Underground.com \|access-date=September 10, 2010}}</ref> On January 15, following the release of the album artwork, the song ] was posted on the band's ] page,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=52114 \|title=High On Fire Streaming New Song Online - in Metal News \|publisher=Metal Underground.com \|access-date=September 10, 2010}}</ref> and a video for the song was released on March 16, 2010.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=54038 \|title=High On Fire Posts New Music Video Online - in Metal News \|publisher=Metal Underground.com \|access-date=September 10, 2010}}</ref> High on Fire's fifth album '']'' was formally released on February 23, 2010.
	==Press==

	* ''] October 2006'' Matt Pike interviewed rock legend ] of ]
			In March 2010, the band announced a headlining U.S. tour to promote the album; supporting bands for the tour include ], ], and ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2010/02/high_on_fire_-.html \|title=High on Fire - new album (MP3) & 2010 tour dates w/ Priestess, Black Cobra & Bison B.C \|website=Brooklynvegan.com\|date=February 9, 2010 \|access-date=November 3, 2013 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104163911/http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2010/02/high_on_fire_-.html \|archive-date=November 4, 2013 }}</ref> On April 6, 2010, the band announced they would be opening for ] for eight European shows.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.centurymedia.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=8607&IdCompany=3 \|title=High On Fire: announces spring tour dates with METALLICA \|website=Centurymedia.com \|date=April 6, 2010 \|access-date=November 3, 2013 \|archive-date=February 3, 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203165532/http://www.centurymedia.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=8607&IdCompany=3 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

			In 2010, the band was confirmed as being part of the soundtrack for ]' 2010 remake of ].
			On April 3, 2012, High on Fire released their sixth studio album, '']''. Metalsucks.net reviews editor Sammy O'Hagar argued that the band has "rebounded in epic fashion" since their last album, and that "Even for a band as esteemed as High on Fire, is a career high point."<ref>{{cite web\|last1=O'Hagar\|first1=Sammy\|title=High On Fire's De Vermis Mysteriis: The Best Metal Album With "Mysteriis" In The Title Not Made By Mayhem\|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2012/04/04/high-on-fires-de-vermis-mysteriis-the-best-metal-album-with-mysteriis-in-the-title-not-made-by-mayhem/\|website=Metalsucks.net\|date=April 4, 2012\|access-date=June 14, 2015}}</ref>

			High on Fire was scheduled to play the 2012 Mayhem Festival but dropped off the tour due to Matt Pike's health.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/46791-high-on-fire-cancel-tour-matt-pike-entering-rehab/ \|title=High On Fire Cancel Tour, Matt Pike Entering Rehab \|last=Pelly \|first=Jenn \|website=] \|date=June 8, 2012}}</ref> Pike returned to the band and they once again began touring in November 2012.

			High on Fire's album ''Luminiferous'' became available in full for free streaming as a preview with NPR music on June 7, 2015, with the official release of the album nine days later on June 16.<ref name="npr-luminiferous">{{cite web\|last1=Begrand\|first1=Adrien\|title=First Listen: High On Fire, 'Luminiferous'\|url=https://www.npr.org/2015/06/07/412028493/first-listen-high-on-fire-luminiferous\|website=NPR.org\|date=June 7, 2015 \|access-date=June 14, 2015}}</ref> ''Luminiferous'' is the second High on Fire album in a row produced by ] guitarist Kurt Ballou. NPR reviewer Adrien Begrand credits Kurt Ballou with "helping rejuvenate the band's sound" on their previous album, and praises the album as evidence of High on Fire's consistency, fueled by the "right combination of adherence to formula and subtle experimentation."<ref name="npr-luminiferous" /> Dan Epstein, writing for ], concurs that "one could definitely make the case that is High on Fire's finest album yet."<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Epstein\|first1=Dan\|title=High on Fire Talk Aliens, Acid Trips and Why New Album 'Doesn't Suck'\|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/high-on-fire-talk-aliens-acid-trips-and-why-new-album-doesnt-suck-20150608\|website=Rollingstone.com\|date=June 8, 2015\|access-date=June 14, 2015}}</ref>

			At the ] held in February 2019, High on Fire won a Grammy for "]" for their song "Electric Messiah".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/high-fire-win-best-metal-performance-electric-messiah-2019-grammys\|title=High On Fire Win Best Metal Performance\|date=February 1, 2019\|website=Grammy.com\|access-date=February 11, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://loudwire.com/high-on-fire-best-metal-performance-win-2019-grammys/\|title=High on Fire Win Best Metal Performance at 2019 Grammys\|website=Loudwire\|date=February 10, 2019 \|access-date=February 11, 2019}}</ref>

			Drummer and co-founder Des Kensel announced his departure from the band on July 26, 2019,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/high-on-fire-founding-drummer-des-kensel-announces-departure-after-21-years/\|title=High on Fire Founding Drummer Des Kensel Announces Departure After 21 Years\|website=Pitchfork\|date=July 25, 2019\|access-date=November 3, 2019}}</ref> and he was temporarily replaced by Chris Maggio. ] and ex-Melvins drummer ] ultimately became High on Fire's new drummer in June 2021.<ref name="hofcoady">{{cite web \|last1=Kennelty \|first1=Greg \|title=HIGH ON FIRE Recruits Drummer Coady Willis (BIG BUSINESS, Ex-MELVINS) \|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/high-on-fire-recruits-drummer-coady-willis-big-business-ex-melvins \|website=Metal Injection \|date=June 21, 2021 \|access-date=2021-07-02}}</ref> With the new lineup, the band recorded a cover of the ] song "]", which was released in 2022 on the tribute album ''Löve Me Förever: A Tribute to Motörhead''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/motorhead-tribute-album-love-me-forever-announced-3025180\|title=Motörhead tribute album 'Löve Me Förever' announced\|website=NME\|date=August 21, 2021\|access-date=March 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/high-fires-matt-pike-favorite-mot%C3%B6rhead-album-wild-first-lemmy-meeting\|title=HIGH ON FIRE'S MATT PIKE ON FAVORITE MOTÖRHEAD ALBUM, WILD FIRST LEMMY MEETING\|website=Revolver\|date=April 27, 2022\|access-date=March 28, 2023}}</ref>

			On February 16, 2024, High on Fire announced their ninth studio album, '']''. It was released on April 19, and the single "Burning Down" was released along with the album's announcement, along with the album's title track being released as a single later.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2024/02/16/high-on-fire-announce-new-album-cometh-the-storm-unleash-single-burning-down/\|publisher=]\|title=High On Fire Announce New Album Cometh the Storm, Unleash Single "Burning Down"\|access-date=March 24, 2024\|date=Feb 16, 2024}}</ref>

			==Personnel==
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			'''Current'''
			* ] – guitars, vocals (1998–present)
			* Jeff Matz – bass (2006–present)
			* ] – drums (2021–present)

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			'''Former'''
			* Des Kensel – drums (1998–2019)
			* George Rice – bass (1998–2004)
			* ] – bass (2004–2006)

			'''Touring members'''
			* Chris Maggio – drums (2019–2021)
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			==Discography==
			{{Main\|High on Fire discography}}
			*'']'' (2000)
			*'']'' (2002)
			*'']'' (2005)
			*'']'' (2007)
			*'']'' (2010)
			*'']'' (2012)
			*'']'' (2015)
			*'']'' (2018)
			*'']'' (2024)

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Latest revision as of 01:03, 4 October 2024

American metal band

High on Fire
High on Fire at Hellfest 2022
Background information
Origin	Oakland, California, U.S.
Genres	Stoner metal sludge metal thrash metal
Discography	High on Fire discography
Years active	1998–present
Labels	Relapse, Man's Ruin, Koch

Members	Matt Pike Jeff Matz Coady Willis

Past members	Des Kensel George Rice Joe Preston

Website	High on Fire on Twitter

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". The band has released nine studio albums, with their newest, Cometh the Storm, released in 2024.

History

High on Fire was founded in the late summer of 1998 by Sleep guitarist Matt Pike, drummer Des Kensel, and bassist George Rice. Rice, who had previously played in Dear Deceased, originally auditioned to be the band's vocalist. In 1999, High on Fire recorded a three-song EP, which was released on 12th Records. The three songs were re-recorded and included on the band's first full-length album, The Art of Self Defense, which was released by Man's Ruin Records on March 7, 2000. Tee Pee Records re-released The Art of Self Defense with two new bonus tracks the following year, as Man's Ruin Records had become defunct.

In 2001, High on Fire signed a record deal with Relapse Records and recorded the album Surrounded by Thieves, which was released on May 28, 2002. On January 19, 2003, the band performed at the Relapse Records Contamination Festival. After the tours promoting Surrounded by Thieves, bassist George Rice left the band and was replaced by ex-Melvins/Thrones bassist Joe Preston.

The band's next album, 2005's Blessed Black Wings, was largely written by Pike and Kensel before the recording of the album took place. The album was produced by Steve Albini, and was released on February 1, 2005. A music video was produced for the song "Devilution." While touring with Goatwhore and Watch Them Die to promote Blessed Black Wings, Joe Preston left the band for undisclosed reasons, and was temporarily replaced by Zeke bassist Jeff Matz. Matz finished the tour with High on Fire and became a full-time member during the recording of Death Is This Communion. Death Is This Communion was released on September 18, 2007 (September 10, in Europe).

After Death Is This Communion was released, High on Fire played a small string of Northwest shows to promote it. The band did a headline tour of North America in September and October 2007, with support from the Japanese post-rock band Mono, along with Panthers and Coliseum. High on Fire also played on 2008's Gigantour, which was followed by a North American tour with the bands Opeth, Baroness, and Nachtmystium.

On December 17, 2008, High on Fire signed a recording deal with Koch Records. On August 1, 2009, it was announced that a new album would be recorded with producer Greg Fidelman. Later that month, following the news of the new album, High on Fire announced a tour with Mastodon, Dethklok, and Converge. The tour spanned from October 2 to November 21.

In August 2009, the band went into post-production of the follow-up to Death Is This Communion at The Pass Studios in Los Angeles. The album artwork for the new album was released on January 7, 2010. On January 15, following the release of the album artwork, the song Frost Hammer was posted on the band's Myspace page, and a video for the song was released on March 16, 2010. High on Fire's fifth album Snakes for the Divine was formally released on February 23, 2010.

In March 2010, the band announced a headlining U.S. tour to promote the album; supporting bands for the tour include Priestess, Black Cobra, and Bison B.C. On April 6, 2010, the band announced they would be opening for Metallica for eight European shows.

In 2010, the band was confirmed as being part of the soundtrack for Namco Bandai Games' 2010 remake of Splatterhouse. On April 3, 2012, High on Fire released their sixth studio album, De Vermis Mysteriis. Metalsucks.net reviews editor Sammy O'Hagar argued that the band has "rebounded in epic fashion" since their last album, and that "Even for a band as esteemed as High on Fire, is a career high point."

High on Fire was scheduled to play the 2012 Mayhem Festival but dropped off the tour due to Matt Pike's health. Pike returned to the band and they once again began touring in November 2012.

High on Fire's album Luminiferous became available in full for free streaming as a preview with NPR music on June 7, 2015, with the official release of the album nine days later on June 16. Luminiferous is the second High on Fire album in a row produced by Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou. NPR reviewer Adrien Begrand credits Kurt Ballou with "helping rejuvenate the band's sound" on their previous album, and praises the album as evidence of High on Fire's consistency, fueled by the "right combination of adherence to formula and subtle experimentation." Dan Epstein, writing for Rolling Stone, concurs that "one could definitely make the case that is High on Fire's finest album yet."

At the 61st Grammy Awards held in February 2019, High on Fire won a Grammy for "Best Metal Performance" for their song "Electric Messiah".

Drummer and co-founder Des Kensel announced his departure from the band on July 26, 2019, and he was temporarily replaced by Chris Maggio. Big Business and ex-Melvins drummer Coady Willis ultimately became High on Fire's new drummer in June 2021. With the new lineup, the band recorded a cover of the Motörhead song "Iron Fist", which was released in 2022 on the tribute album Löve Me Förever: A Tribute to Motörhead.

On February 16, 2024, High on Fire announced their ninth studio album, Cometh the Storm. It was released on April 19, and the single "Burning Down" was released along with the album's announcement, along with the album's title track being released as a single later.

Personnel

Current

Matt Pike – guitars, vocals (1998–present)
Jeff Matz – bass (2006–present)
Coady Willis – drums (2021–present)

Former

Des Kensel – drums (1998–2019)
George Rice – bass (1998–2004)
Joe Preston – bass (2004–2006)

Touring members

Chris Maggio – drums (2019–2021)

Timeline

Discography

Main article: High on Fire discography

References

"High on Fire | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
Violante, Isaiah. "High on Fire - Surrounded by Thieves". Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on December 7, 2008. Retrieved September 1, 2008. …manufacturing that sludgy, choleric sound…
"High On Fire And Power Trip Prove That American Metal Is Stronger Than Ever". Kerrang!. November 25, 2019. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
"About". High on Fire. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
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v t e High on Fire
Matt Pike Jeff Matz Coady Willis Des Kensel George Rice Joe Preston Chris Maggio
Studio albums	The Art of Self Defense Surrounded by Thieves Blessed Black Wings Death Is This Communion Snakes for the Divine De Vermis Mysteriis Luminiferous Electric Messiah Cometh the Storm
Live albums	Live from the Relapse Contamination Festival
Related bands	Sleep Om Kalas Melvins
Related articles	Discography Relapse Records MNRK Music

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