HIGH ON FIRE Announces U.S. Headlining Tour

February 8, 2010

Oakland, California-based power trio HIGH ON FIRE has premiered the eight-minute title track from its forthcoming album, "Snakes for the Divine", via SPIN.com. The song sees the band at the peak of its powers, injecting a progressive mien into its steamroller sound while guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike conjures symbols describing "venomous reptiles, night goats, ancient crimes and endless time."

When asked for comment on "Snakes for the Divine", Pike described the song as "A tale of the atmospheric union of alien crossbreeding with man's DNA and the creation of all Earth's religion by the reptilian agenda." He continued, "It will also kick your ass!"

HIGH ON FIRE has announced a spring U.S. headlining tour. The three-week trek will launch on March 31 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and will include support from PRIESTESS, BLACK COBRA and BISON B.C.

The dates are as follows:

Mar. 31 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock Social Club
Apr. 01 - Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon
Apr. 02 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
Apr. 03 - Columbus, OH - Skully's Music Diner
Apr. 05 - Morgantown, WV - 123 Pleasant St
Apr. 06 - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church
Apr. 07 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East
Apr. 08 - Milford, CT - Daniel St
Apr. 09 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theater
Apr. 11 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
Apr. 13 - Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall
Apr. 14 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
Apr. 15 - New Orleans, LA - One Eyed Jack’s
Apr. 16 - Houston, TX - Walter’s on Washington
Apr. 17 - Austin, TX - Emo's
Apr. 18 - Dallas, TX - The Loft
Apr. 20 - Boulder, CO - Fox Theater
Apr. 22 - Tempe, AZ - Club House
Apr. 23 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre
Apr. 24 - Costa Mesa, CA - Detroit Bar
Apr. 25 - San Diego, CA - Casbah

"Snakes for the Divine" will be released on February 23 via E1 Music. The follow-up to 2007's "Death is This Communion" was recorded at The Pass Studios in Los Angeles with producer Greg Fidelman and is described in a press release as "HIGH ON FIRE's magnum opus, capturing every nuance of the legendary band's ongoing musical progression and evolution into one of heavy music's all-time greats. Sharper, faster and darker than anything the group has ever recorded, 'Snakes for the Divine' is an unrelenting tour de force, showcasing cult guitar hero Matt Pike's utterly unique and inventive musicianship and the band's epic, thundering sound. Premium production by Fidelman — the man who produced SLAYER's 'World Painted Blood' and is mixing the upcoming METALLICA live album — boosts HIGH ON FIRE's strength and power while blackened lyrical tales of ancient wars, frozen planets and doomed societies emerge from Pike's bellowing barks and throaty war cries. From the moment the leviathan-like title track explodes to kick off the album, it is immediately evident that HIGH ON FIRE is determined to push modern heavy metal into new and uncharted realms."

"Snakes for the Divine" can be pre-ordered at iTunes now. The pre-order version will include two bonus tracks; a live version of "Blood from Zion" (a song from the band’s 2000 release, "The Art of Self Defense") recorded at the 2009 Bonnaroo music festival as well as a demo version of the new track "Fire, Flood & Plague". The new album will also be a part of Best Buy's "Find 'Em First" program and will be a specially priced at $7.99 for a limited time. The version will exclusively feature three extra bonus tracks, including the new song "Mystery of Helm" plus live versions of the HIGH ON FIRE favorites "Eyes and Teeth" and "Cometh Down Hessian".

"Snakes for the Divine" track listing:

01. Snakes for the Divine
02. Frost Hammer
03. Bastard Samurai
04. Ghost Neck
05. Fire, Flood & Plague
06. How Dark We Pray
07. Holy Flames of the Fire Spitter
08. Mystery of Helm

The "Snakes for the Divine" album artwork, which can be viewed below, was brought to life by longtime HIGH ON FIRE cover artist Arik Moonhawk Roper.

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