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HIGH ON FIRE

Matt Pike’s sludge metal juggernaut gets back into gear

years has been a rollercoaster for these rifflords. While High On Fire enjoyed some all-time career highs, including releasing their critically acclaimedand winning aGrammy for the title track, they’ve also endured their fair share of lows too. Singer, guitarist and Sleep legend Matt Pike struggled with health problems leading to cancelled tours, while drummer and founding member Des Kensel decided to abandon ship in 2019. Using their recent frustrations as fuel, sees the sludge icons in defiant form, and it’s brimming with bludgeoning riffs that will make your head bang.

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