Oakland power trio High on Fire are about to drop their sixth full length, De Vermis Mysteriis, on April 3 via eOne Music. Those familiar with the band—featuring guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike, bassist Jeff Matz and drummer Des Kensel—know these heshers deal in super heavy thrashing stoner metal.
Hear It Now: High on Fire "Romulus and Remus"
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