Power Trip‘s 2019 tour supporting High on Fire was one of their last outings before the tragic passing of frontman Riley Gale.
Heavy Consequence attended one of the final dates on that tour, a late November show in Brooklyn, and got to witness the captivating power Gale possessed onstage. Less than a year later, Gale died at the young age of 34.
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During our recent interview with High on Fire, we asked Matt Pike and company what it was like touring with Gale and Power Trip. Not only did they sing the highest of praises, but they also would be more than willing to play some shows with the freshly reunited Power Trip.
“Riley was a one of a kind dude — he was a Bon Scott of punk rock,” said Pike, referencing the late AC/DC icon. “And I thought he was a little shit...
Heavy Consequence attended one of the final dates on that tour, a late November show in Brooklyn, and got to witness the captivating power Gale possessed onstage. Less than a year later, Gale died at the young age of 34.
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During our recent interview with High on Fire, we asked Matt Pike and company what it was like touring with Gale and Power Trip. Not only did they sing the highest of praises, but they also would be more than willing to play some shows with the freshly reunited Power Trip.
“Riley was a one of a kind dude — he was a Bon Scott of punk rock,” said Pike, referencing the late AC/DC icon. “And I thought he was a little shit...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
High on Fire have unveiled the video for “Cometh the Storm,” the title track from their new album arriving next Friday (April 19th).
The six-minute track opens with a subdued intro that’s guided by bassist/guitarist Jeff Matz. Much like the calm before the storm in question, Matz’s phrases slowly lead the arrangement to a bombastic chorus, as Coady Willis’ drumming picks up and the bellows of frontman Matt Pike assume a towering presence.
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The confection of Matz and Pike’s thick, bass-y guitar tones are at the crux of these massive drops and dynamic peaks, which culminate in a satiating, late-track sludge breakdown. And it was Matz who broke ground on the composition of the song while noodling on his bass in the practice room.
“‘Cometh the Storm’ was built from a riff I started playing on bass at practice,” said Matz in a press release.
The six-minute track opens with a subdued intro that’s guided by bassist/guitarist Jeff Matz. Much like the calm before the storm in question, Matz’s phrases slowly lead the arrangement to a bombastic chorus, as Coady Willis’ drumming picks up and the bellows of frontman Matt Pike assume a towering presence.
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The confection of Matz and Pike’s thick, bass-y guitar tones are at the crux of these massive drops and dynamic peaks, which culminate in a satiating, late-track sludge breakdown. And it was Matz who broke ground on the composition of the song while noodling on his bass in the practice room.
“‘Cometh the Storm’ was built from a riff I started playing on bass at practice,” said Matz in a press release.
- 4/11/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
High on Fire have announced their first album in six years and ninth overall. The LP, titled Cometh the Storm, will arrive on April 19th, and includes the just-released first single “Burning Down.”
Cometh the Storm serves as the highly-anticipated follow-up to 2018’s Electric Messiah. The 11-song album was recorded at GodCity Studio in Salem, Massachusetts, and produced by Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou.
The album is the first High on Fire LP to feature drummer Coady Willis, who joined the band in 2021. The trio is rounded out by founding frontman Matt Pike and longtime bassist Jeff Matz.
“‘Burning Down’ kicks off with a classic Pike riff,” said Matz of the first single. “I think this song harkens back to the early High on Fire sound, but infused with fresh, new elements. It has a killer groove that you can really sink into.”
Speaking about High on Fire’s current dynamic,...
Cometh the Storm serves as the highly-anticipated follow-up to 2018’s Electric Messiah. The 11-song album was recorded at GodCity Studio in Salem, Massachusetts, and produced by Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou.
The album is the first High on Fire LP to feature drummer Coady Willis, who joined the band in 2021. The trio is rounded out by founding frontman Matt Pike and longtime bassist Jeff Matz.
“‘Burning Down’ kicks off with a classic Pike riff,” said Matz of the first single. “I think this song harkens back to the early High on Fire sound, but infused with fresh, new elements. It has a killer groove that you can really sink into.”
Speaking about High on Fire’s current dynamic,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
High on Fire, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2023, have mapped out a brief US tour surrounding their previously announced appearance at Austin’s Levitation festival. The Grammy-winning metal band’s fall outing will feature support from Pallbearer.
Frontman Matt Pike and company will kick off the run on October 26th in Dallas, Texas. They’ll hit a handful of cities before wrapping things up November 4th in Berkeley, California. Tickets to select shows are currently available on Ticketmaster. Fans can also check for tickets on StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
“Who is ready to rip it up?!” the band in a joint statement. “High on Fire is primed and ready to rock and continue celebrating our 25th Anniversary with family, friends, and fans. See you at the shows!”
High on Fire recently revealed that they’ve completed work on their as-yet-untitled ninth studio album,...
Frontman Matt Pike and company will kick off the run on October 26th in Dallas, Texas. They’ll hit a handful of cities before wrapping things up November 4th in Berkeley, California. Tickets to select shows are currently available on Ticketmaster. Fans can also check for tickets on StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
“Who is ready to rip it up?!” the band in a joint statement. “High on Fire is primed and ready to rock and continue celebrating our 25th Anniversary with family, friends, and fans. See you at the shows!”
High on Fire recently revealed that they’ve completed work on their as-yet-untitled ninth studio album,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Anne Erickson
- Consequence - Music
High on Fire are celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2023, and they’re doing it up big.
The band — which includes guitarist-vocalist Matt Pike, bass player Jeff Matz, and new drummer Coady Willis — has completed work on its ninth album. The veteran metal act recorded the new album in Salem, Massachusetts with longtime producer Kurt Ballou (Converge), and it’s expected to be released in early 2024.
The forthcoming LP will mark High on Fire’s first album since 2018’s Electric Messiah, which earned them a Grammy for Best Metal Performance.
While we wait for new music from High on Fire, the 25th anniversary celebrations will commence, with a press release stating that fans can expect “a slew of live performances spotlighting specific eras from the trailblazing band’s historic career” between now and the new album’s release.
Additionally, High on Fire will reissue their long-out-of-print debut LP, The Art of Self Defense,...
The band — which includes guitarist-vocalist Matt Pike, bass player Jeff Matz, and new drummer Coady Willis — has completed work on its ninth album. The veteran metal act recorded the new album in Salem, Massachusetts with longtime producer Kurt Ballou (Converge), and it’s expected to be released in early 2024.
The forthcoming LP will mark High on Fire’s first album since 2018’s Electric Messiah, which earned them a Grammy for Best Metal Performance.
While we wait for new music from High on Fire, the 25th anniversary celebrations will commence, with a press release stating that fans can expect “a slew of live performances spotlighting specific eras from the trailblazing band’s historic career” between now and the new album’s release.
Additionally, High on Fire will reissue their long-out-of-print debut LP, The Art of Self Defense,...
- 6/16/2023
- by Anne Erickson
- Consequence - Music
Modern heavy-metal luminaries pay tribute to a cornerstone of the genre on a new compilation called Vol. 4 [Redux]. The comp, out October 30th via Albany’s Magnetic Eye Records, features covers of every song from Black Sabbath’s classic 1972 LP Vol. 4, home to iconic tracks like “Snowblind” and “Supernaut” — and Rolling Stone’s choice for the 14th greatest metal album of all time.
On Tuesday, the label dropped a rousing and righteously shredding track from the album, a take on Black Sabbath deep cut “St. Vitus Dance” courtesy of prolific Sacramento retro-metal torchbearers Haunt.
On Tuesday, the label dropped a rousing and righteously shredding track from the album, a take on Black Sabbath deep cut “St. Vitus Dance” courtesy of prolific Sacramento retro-metal torchbearers Haunt.
- 10/13/2020
- by Hank Shteamer
- Rollingstone.com
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