PODCAST: Episode 484 - High on Fire On 'Cometh the Storm': Crafting Our Epic Album with Matt and Jeff

In this episode, Matt Pike and Jeff Matz of  @highonfire5713  share insights into the making of "Cometh the Storm" ( @MNRKMusicGroup ,  @mnrkheavy ) discussing the album's themes, influences, and the band's signature sonic approach. Hear why this is a standout in their illustrious discography.

Read our review here:
https://ghostcultmag.com/album-review-high-on-fire-cometh-the-storm-mnrk-heavy/

Watch Keefy's video review here:
https://youtube.com/live/E1T96qiLBfo?feature=share

Watch the  @glaciallymusical355  Podcast unbox the vinyl from  @GimmeMetal :
https://ghostcultmag.com/podcast-glacially-musical-179-high-on-fires-commeth-the-storm-reviewed-and-gimme-metal-vinyl-unboxing/

Buy the album here:
https://highonfire.ffm.to/comeththestorm

Timestamp:
0:00 Intro
1:38 Thoughts on new drummer Coady Willis (Big Business, Melvins, Murder City Devils)
3:50 New sounds for HoF - Turkish Folk Music influences!
6:52 Throwback to the early days of the band on the "bashers"
7:47 Other projects and reissues influencing the current music
10:07 Matt's lyrical takes and love of etymology
12:48 New approach to experimentation with lead vocals
15:38 Kurt Ballou's (  @ConvergeOfficial ) influence on the band as a producer
16:31 Leaving room to improvise in the studio
18:42 Artwork - Arik Roper (http://www.arikroper.com)
19:32 Incorporating the new album songs into the setlist
20:26 The Wildcard question
22:00 Outro- Please like and subscribe!

The Usual Suspects:
Interview by Ghost Cult Keefy:
https://www.instagram.com/ghostcultkeefy
Editing by Omar Cordy:
https://www.instagram.com/ojcpics
Theme music by Salted Wounds:
https://www.instagram.com/saltedwoundsnyc

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