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High on Fire

Musical Group
Forfans of heavy/stoner/sludge metal, sleep diehards, riff worshipers, and live-show addicts.
9 Reviews 6 Definitions 14 Charts

The Profile

High on Fire is an American heavy metal power trio formed in Oakland, California in 1998 by Matt Pike (ex‑Sleep). Known for a ferocious blend of stoner, sludge, and thrash, they won the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for Electric Messiah.

Formed in Oakland in 1998 by Matt Pike after Sleep; early lineup featured drummer Des Kensel and bassist George Rice; later members include Jeff Matz. Blessed Black Wings was recorded with Steve Albini (as noted in reviews). De Vermis Mysteriis bears Kurt Ballou’s production touch (as noted in reviews). High on Fire won the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for Electric Messiah.

Nine DeBaser reviews celebrate High on Fire’s pulverizing mix of stoner, sludge and thrash. Matt Pike’s rasp, seismic drums and relentless riffing dominate. Albini’s and Ballou’s fingerprints get nods, and live shows are hailed as earth-shaking. Standout praise for Electric Messiah, De Vermis Mysteriis and early crushers.

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