July 13th, 2007

In the Studio: HIGH ON FIRE’s Death Is This Communion

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High On Fire 2007

Death Is This Communion Cover

In this three part in-the-studio series, MetalKult catches up with High On Fire at Soundhouse Studios in Seattle as they begin work on their new record, Death Is This Communion with producer Jack Endino.

The videos that follow reveal the inner workings of High On Fire, and include clips of guitarist Matt Pike talking about his history, new bassist Jeff Matz (ex-Zeke) giving a tour of his rig and drummer Dez Kensel’s previewing some of his new pummeling rhythms.

And thanks to MetalKult bro Daniel Hague, who braved the wilds of the Pacific Northwest—and High On Fire’s pummeling riffs—to capture this killer footage.

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  1. Hubbard said,
    on June 21st, 2007 at 4:14 pm

    Dude, this is awesome. Pike Rules, and so does this video!

  2. DrunkenMonkey said,
    on June 23rd, 2007 at 11:27 pm

    Krushing!!! Been following these weary warriors since the days of Sleep. good to hear they are still pummeling people’s ears.

  3. SMNnews.com | High On Fire - More Streaming Studio Footage Available; Album Details said,
    on June 26th, 2007 at 4:48 pm

    […] HIGH ON FIRE have provided Guitar World magazine’s newest online venture - MetalKult.com with exclusive video footage of the band in the studio working on and talking about their brand new album Death Is This Communion. Part one of this three part series can be viewed here. […]

  4. The Wicked King Wicker said,
    on June 26th, 2007 at 5:34 pm

    I cant wait to see the rest of this series. Good stuff.

  5. Fucking Rad said,
    on June 26th, 2007 at 8:48 pm

    Gods

  6. weed priest said,
    on June 27th, 2007 at 2:09 am

    dddrrrrrrrrrrrrrrooooopppppppp ouuuuuuuuuuttttttttt off liffe w/bonnnnnnnnnnnnngg innnnnnnnn hannnnnnnnnnnnnd

  7. Matteo Brioschi said,
    on June 27th, 2007 at 11:03 am

    The italian band El-Thule suggested to Jeff to use a Laney Klipp…and he did it.
    That’s one of the best amps ever!!!

  8. Robyn said,
    on June 27th, 2007 at 1:16 pm

    the intro-part 1 rips!!! can’t wait to see more, you guys are incredible.
    thanks for makin killer music.

  9. Christopher said,
    on June 27th, 2007 at 4:33 pm

    I’m pumped for this record and the tour. Every band says their next album is even more heavy, but with High on Fire, I have a feeling it will be really heavy.

  10. Marc said,
    on June 27th, 2007 at 7:36 pm

    Heavy music is good hands with this band. I saw them last Novemer in my city and they slayed like no other. This band can hold their own against anybody!!!!!!

  11. Clark said,
    on June 28th, 2007 at 10:42 am

    No one is heavier!!! Continue the destruction…

  12. Relapse Album Newsletter 06.29 at heavymetalmusic.biz said,
    on July 3rd, 2007 at 11:57 am

    […] HIGH ON FIRE has provided Guitar World Magazine’s newest online venture - MetalKult.com with exclusive video footage of the band in the studio working on and talking about their brand new album Death Is This Communion. Part one of this three part series can be viewed here. […]

  13. baptiste6 said,
    on July 5th, 2007 at 10:43 pm

    High on Fire burns all in their path…

  14. Patrick Taylor said,
    on July 6th, 2007 at 12:49 pm

    High on Fire is heavy music in its truest form. Its not 100 mph guitar riffs and drum beats that makes up most of the current bands out there who play with such chaotic arrangements that it makes it almost unlistenable. High on Fire knows how to build a song to where you get fucking goose bumps listiening to the intro build into a plodding heavy riff like in the video above. They are by far my favorite current band and I’ve been listening to metal for over 30 years. Can’t wait for the new CD.

  15. SMNnews.com | High On Fire - More Streaming Studio Footage Available said,
    on July 18th, 2007 at 5:02 pm

    […] brand new album Death Is This Communion. This three part series can now be seen in its entirety here. Rate this story: (No Ratings Yet)  Loading […]

  16. In the Studio: HIGH ON FIRE’s Death Is This Communion album at heavymetalmusic.biz said,
    on July 19th, 2007 at 1:24 pm

    […] http://blogs.guitarworld.com/metalkult/in-the-studio/in-the-studio-high-on-fires-death-is-this-commu… Tags: high+on+fire, in+studio, album Filed under: Album Technorati […]

  17. Way Too Loud! > High On Fire Post More Studio Footage Online said,
    on July 19th, 2007 at 5:44 pm

    […] video footage of th band making “Death Is This Communion”. The 3 part series has been posted at MetalKult.com. “Death Is This Communion” is scheduled to be released through Relapse on September […]

  18. Eric said,
    on August 1st, 2007 at 11:03 pm

    new high of fire shit, kicks ass. sounds like their greatest album yet. hope they keep them coming. yeah and cant wait to see them on tour. AZRocks.

  19. Adam Matz said,
    on August 11th, 2007 at 11:49 pm

    You need to own DEATH IS THIS COMMUNION! I have it already. Can you guess how I got it? Anyway, I’ve listened to it straight through and it is their best yet. Not that I have personal reasons for saying that!

  20. brain said,
    on September 14th, 2007 at 10:59 am

    saw u in berlin ! it was fucking awesome!!! coldn’t really use my ears for about three days! gave u some weed, may u remember! really looking forward to the next gig in berlin! des said something about beeing back in december allready! so keep rockin’ this fuckin’ hard! thomas aka brain

  21. Dave said,
    on September 17th, 2007 at 3:35 pm

    High on Fire rips! Jeff is the shit! Glad to see you in the band. I still love your skills with ZEKE. See you in S.F. I can’t wait.

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