CD out in UK today, USA next tuesday. Wonder when Relapse will ship the vinyl pre-orders. Can't wait for mine. This album is killer. It gets better each listen. Matt Pikes vocals have definitely improved.
― Herman G. Neuname, Monday, 10 September 2007 23:20 (sixteen years ago) link
This album still rules
― Herman G. Neuname, Wednesday, 19 March 2008 15:47 (sixteen years ago) link
Yes
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Wednesday, 19 March 2008 17:14 (sixteen years ago) link
Im glad it made the ILX top 50 albums of the year.
― Herman G. Neuname, Thursday, 20 March 2008 01:47 (sixteen years ago) link
All i know is that LOUD rock, it's way too easy.
― Gorge, Thursday, 20 March 2008 02:26 (sixteen years ago) link
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/NAGAWIKA666/sleepSmallCustom.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/NAGAWIKA666/sleep2Small.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/NAGAWIKA666/sleep3Small.jpg
― Herman G. Neuname, Friday, 28 March 2008 16:09 (sixteen years ago) link
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/NAGAWIKA666/sleep4Small.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/NAGAWIKA666/sleep4Small.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/NAGAWIKA666/sleep5Small.jpg
― Herman G. Neuname, Friday, 28 March 2008 16:10 (sixteen years ago) link
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/NAGAWIKA666/sleep6Small.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/NAGAWIKA666/sleep7Custom.jpg
awes
― Mark Clemente, Friday, 28 March 2008 18:07 (sixteen years ago) link
Indeed
― Herman G. Neuname, Friday, 28 March 2008 18:19 (sixteen years ago) link
Chances of a Sleep reunion are even more remote now sadly.
― Herman G. Neuname, Wednesday, 9 April 2008 01:02 (sixteen years ago) link
is it just me or is his guitar going WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN
― moonship journey to baja, Wednesday, 9 April 2008 02:52 (sixteen years ago) link
that cartoon makes matt pike look like a humorless bastard, which i'm pretty sure he's not, because of "yeti" and "razorhoof". also the last time i saw them (SBT tour) he introduced his songs like this:
"this song's called yeti, it's about the yeti" "this song's called razor hoof, it's about a deer" "this song's called speedwolf, it's a ... diiiiiirge ... a dirge for the fallen brothers"
― moonship journey to baja, Wednesday, 9 April 2008 02:56 (sixteen years ago) link
Somebody got a translation? pike is anything but humorless, he's fucking great.
― Bill Magill, Wednesday, 9 April 2008 13:38 (sixteen years ago) link
translation? i don't speak french but i think it's just
"if sleep were to get back together"
"they would break up again!!"
― moonship journey to baja, Wednesday, 9 April 2008 15:28 (sixteen years ago) link
from wikipedia:
In March 2008 OM recorded a 7" for Sub Pop records. The song "Gebel Barkal" is the first to feature new drummer Emil Amos.
!
― 69, Wednesday, 9 April 2008 15:57 (sixteen years ago) link
i'm excited to hear it. i made note of the release on the om/pilgrimage thread, btw
― Mark Clemente, Wednesday, 9 April 2008 15:58 (sixteen years ago) link
ah i didnt see!
― 69, Wednesday, 9 April 2008 15:59 (sixteen years ago) link
i find high on fire sorta tiresome. great live, but tiresome on record. i listened to "surrounded by thieves" yesterday as well as "jersualem" and "come my fanatics" and for some reason pike's tireless riffing just put me off after about 10 minutes.
― moonship journey to baja, Wednesday, 9 April 2008 17:07 (sixteen years ago) link
maybe at the end of the day i'm just not very heavy metal?
― moonship journey to baja, Wednesday, 9 April 2008 17:08 (sixteen years ago) link
Probably, cuz I don't find it tiresome at all-I like working out to it and getting high to it. Serves a lot of purposes.
― Bill Magill, Wednesday, 9 April 2008 17:48 (sixteen years ago) link
high on fire is some get pumped up and punch dudes in the mouth and/or clean your bathroom music.
― GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ, Thursday, 10 April 2008 03:35 (sixteen years ago) link
not tiresome, more tiring
― moonship journey to baja, Thursday, 10 April 2008 03:36 (sixteen years ago) link
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000A2GCX2.01._SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg
do people like this? i guess its decent
― am0n, Friday, 2 May 2008 16:03 (sixteen years ago) link
tis good
― Herman G. Neuname, Friday, 2 May 2008 16:07 (sixteen years ago) link
never heard it actually!
― 69, Friday, 2 May 2008 16:38 (sixteen years ago) link
its kind of moshcore sounding at times, not a good thing
― am0n, Friday, 2 May 2008 17:08 (sixteen years ago) link
good, not great
― stephen, Friday, 2 May 2008 19:05 (sixteen years ago) link
It's an "interesting if you're already into the band" kinda record. Pretty okay.
― contenderizer, Friday, 2 May 2008 20:36 (sixteen years ago) link
Om - Live Jerusalem album is out via Southern Lord now. Anyone got it yet It's a vinyl only pressing of 3000.
― Herman G. Neuname, Sunday, 1 June 2008 20:47 (fifteen years ago) link
http://www.atpfestival.com/atp/Events/TheFansStrikeBack/LineUp/Sleep.php
Legendary stoner rock band Sleep split in 1998 after two hugely influential albums and members went on to form underground heroes High On Fire and Om. They reform for two performances at ATP as a world exclusive that will never be repeated.They will perform the album Holy Mountain as well as selections from Dopesmoker and more.
They will perform the album Holy Mountain as well as selections from Dopesmoker and more.
― Pfunkboy Formerly Known As... (Herman G. Neuname), Friday, 31 October 2008 15:57 (fifteen years ago) link
I finally got a copy of Sleep's Holy Mountain. I guess a record store in New Orleans bought up all of the cassette copies of the album. My buddy picked one up on tour and when i told him that I'd never heard it he gave it to me, said he was going back to NOLA before the end of the year, anyway. He was really taken with the store, can't remember the name of the place now. They only charged three bucks for the cassette.
― Trip Maker, Friday, 31 October 2008 16:01 (fifteen years ago) link
I'm sure they will kick much ass in this reunion.
― Trip Maker, Friday, 31 October 2008 16:02 (fifteen years ago) link
"selections from dopesmoker"
― 69, Friday, 31 October 2008 16:22 (fifteen years ago) link
That's what I was thinking.
― jon /via/ chi 2.0, Friday, 31 October 2008 16:25 (fifteen years ago) link
I HOPE THEY DO THE LONG ONE
― 69, Friday, 31 October 2008 16:26 (fifteen years ago) link
fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck why does it have to be in uk
― eman, Friday, 31 October 2008 16:50 (fifteen years ago) link
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4695/headbang9su.gif
― eman, Friday, 31 October 2008 17:04 (fifteen years ago) link
Wish they had done a full uk tour instead!
― Pfunkboy Formerly Known As... (Herman G. Neuname), Friday, 31 October 2008 19:41 (fifteen years ago) link
Fantastic news, I was listening to Holy Mountain this morning.
― Vision, Friday, 31 October 2008 20:49 (fifteen years ago) link
Oakland, CA metal band HIGH ON FIRE has announced that it will be forced to miss this summer's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival as front man and guitarist Matt Pike enters treatment for alcohol rehabilitation. The award winning power trio (also featuring drummer Des Kensel and bassist Jeff Matz) will put its scheduled touring plans on hold indefinitely as Pike takes the necessary steps towards regaining his health.
"High on Fire would like to thank everyone involved with the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival for the opportunity to be a part of this year's tour," said the band in a statement. "We regretfully will have to bow out as our friend and bandmate begins his recovery, but very much appreciate having been asked to be a part of this summer's festival run."
― shit_ebooks (am0n), Friday, 8 June 2012 14:33 (eleven years ago) link
award winning power trio
― Poliopolice, Friday, 8 June 2012 15:12 (eleven years ago) link
http://hightimes.com/entertainment/bobbyblack/7565
― shit_ebooks (am0n), Friday, 8 June 2012 15:19 (eleven years ago) link
"Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival"
― shit_ebooks (am0n), Friday, 8 June 2012 19:18 (eleven years ago) link
I think I'd drink myself into a coma if I realized I was supposed to play at that
― mh, Friday, 8 June 2012 19:51 (eleven years ago) link
"High on Fire would like to thank everyone involved with the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival for the opportunity to be a part of this year's tour," the band's management wrote in a statement written without their knowledge.
― strictly shitty piano rock underground (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Saturday, 9 June 2012 03:54 (eleven years ago) link
I don't think anyone with a soul could say "We'd like to thank everyone involved with the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival etc etc." out loud.
― strictly shitty piano rock underground (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Saturday, 9 June 2012 03:55 (eleven years ago) link
http://ldbs.s3.amazonaws.com/sites/rmf/images/12/bg-header.jpg
― now i'm pringle sized (am0n), Saturday, 9 June 2012 05:29 (eleven years ago) link
cool hats
― buzza, Saturday, 9 June 2012 05:46 (eleven years ago) link
hey it's a good year to revisit this
once I listen to both The Sciences and Electric Messiah a few hundred more times
― DEATH PUPPET (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Sunday, 7 October 2018 03:14 (five years ago) link
I love Sleep and OM rule but I've somehow managed to bypass High on Fire almost entirely. It is time to remedy this.
― Have the Rams stopped screaming yet, Lloris? (Chinaski), Sunday, 7 October 2018 09:42 (five years ago) link
oh man ya gotta
― fuck the NRA (Neanderthal), Sunday, 7 October 2018 13:59 (five years ago) link
they are in my top 3 of live acts, easily. my ears don't agree, cos they are fucking LOUD
Yeah, they are easily the loudest band I've ever seen that wasn't making noise for volume's sake.
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 7 October 2018 14:01 (five years ago) link
Should I just start with the new one? The cover is stupendous,
― Have the Rams stopped screaming yet, Lloris? (Chinaski), Sunday, 7 October 2018 15:50 (five years ago) link
My ranking:
Blessed Black WingsSnakes of the DivineElectric MessiahLuminiferousThe Art of Self DefenseSurrounded By ThievesDeath is This CommunionDe Vermis Mysteriis
― grawlix (unperson), Sunday, 7 October 2018 15:54 (five years ago) link
BBW would be all time classic for "Brother In The Wind" alone - not many bands can ruminate on mortality and the death of a friend while also pummeling your skull into dust.
― DEATH PUPPET (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Sunday, 7 October 2018 21:05 (five years ago) link
Cor, Steps of the Ziggurat is immense. As with Sleep, you get the sense Pike is enjoying the shit out of the music.
― Have the Rams stopped screaming yet, Lloris? (Chinaski), Wednesday, 10 October 2018 16:34 (five years ago) link
I vote Sleep if it’s a choice between physical states.
― Yelploaf, Wednesday, 10 October 2018 16:50 (five years ago) link
Blessed Black WingsSnakes of the DivineElectric Messiah
I did not expect HoF to reach these height again, but a few listens in to Electric Messiah and I'm craving more more more. That hasn't happened since Snakes.
― saddest kamancheh (bendy), Wednesday, 10 October 2018 17:04 (five years ago) link
Lol Yelploaf
― fuck the NRA (Neanderthal), Wednesday, 10 October 2018 17:06 (five years ago) link
heyo I have two tickets to see SLEEP at the Great American tonight…. But I am sick ☹On the off-chance that anyone is in town tonight and wants to see this show (which is sold out), or knows anyone who wants to see this show, plz let me know and I will happily sell my tix! webmail me. Tix were $60 apiece.
― Οὖτις, Saturday, 29 December 2018 16:44 (five years ago) link