High on Fire
Formed by Pike and Kensel in 1998, High on Fire started attracting attention in the metal underground, first with the 1999 High on Fire demo, and then a year later on the debut album The Art of Self Defense, which was released on Man’s Ruin Records. Listeners were drawn to the trio’s unique take on modern metal, which stripped everything down to a sludgy sound that felt brutish and artful at the same time. After signing to Relapse Records, High on Fire let loose the celebrated Surrounded By Thieves on May 28, 2002. While the LP exhibited more musical dexterity than the debut, 2005’s Blessed Black Wings was a display of astonishing growth. The band joined forces with recording genius Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies, Big Black) to create the scorching third album. Tracks like “Devilution” and “Cometh Down Hessian” catapulted High on Fire into the mainstream metal consciousness, the fanbase growing even more thanks to relentless touring at home and abroad. Matz joined the band as bassist in 2006, and the band’s forward momentum continued on the fourth album Death is This Communion a year later. High on Fire’s fifth album, 2010’s Snakes For the Divine, boldly featured a cleaner sound, thanks to producer Greg Fidelman, who had previously worked with Johnny Cash, Metallica, and U2. Which leads us to Electric Messiah, the best and most diverse of the band’s three albums with Ballou. There’s more speed than ever before but the dynamics of Electric Messiah hold the listener riveted.
More Events
Explore The Neighbourhood
Made With Music for Babies Headingley
A 5 week music course for babies up to around 18 months and their parents/carers running from 4th June to 2nd July inclusive. We introduce…
Learn MoreHello Again: The Neil Diamond Songbook
The world’s greatest celebration of the life and work of Neil Diamond. Evocative imagery, video and narration enhance the magic as the show takes on…
Learn MoreLittle Shop of Horrors
Following the sell-out success of last year’s production of The Addams Family, Leeds Grand Youth Theatre (LGYT) will be taking over The Varieties stage for the 11th year…
Learn MorePart of the Furniture: Curators’ Talk
Go behind the scenes of our ‘Part of the Furniture’ exhibition with curators Mark Westgarth, Rachel Eckersley and Rhiannon Lawrence-Francis. This curators’ talk is an…
Learn MorePaul Pashley
‘Swing’s A 21st Century Thing’ guest crooner Pashley and his band are like no other, with their fresh outlook on Swing for our era! The…
Learn MoreJazzLeeds at the Welcome To Leeds Jazz Festival Stage
Hot Club of Halifax 1pm Viridian 2pm Salsa Como Loco 3pm Maranello Trio 4pm Instant World Orchestra 5pm Olivia Cuttill Quintet 6pm Vipertime 7pm On…
Learn MoreVortex
Vortex is a rock and metal bar in Wakefield city centre. Vortex is perfect for anyone wanting an alternative night out, Vortex covers all genres,…
Learn MoreMill Kitchen
Serving wholesome hot and cold food to go, or why not sit down inside or outside the Mill, in the heart of Farsley. Lunches are…
Learn MoreGeralds Bar and Restaurant
Geralds Bar and Restaurant is located in the heart of Wakefield. They offer a combination of pizza and pasta dishes, whilst having pride in their…
Learn MoreThe Providence
The Providence meets all your cocktail and charcuterie needs in the heart of Wakefield. Located on Providence Street off Northgate, the bar has undergone a…
Learn MoreBanyan Leeds
Bar & restaurant in a stately old post office offering global fare, weekend brunch & outdoor tables.
Learn MoreThe Ivy Asia, Leeds
We are delighted to announce that The Ivy Asia Leeds will be opening in Autumn 2022. Serving theatrical drinks and cocktails alongside a delicious menu…
Learn MoreNexus – University of Leeds
Community is at the heart of what we do. We help high growth businesses make the right connections and access research, talent and facilities across…
Learn MoreVelvet
We do the drinks. You bring the party. Once up on a time in a merrie city called Wakefield there once was a bar called…
Learn MoreInspirations Central
Inspirations Central is our exciting venue and home of Music Inspirations. It is a hub if all things creative and fun to inspire all ages.…
Learn MoreYAFTA International
Academy for film and television acting – education and training specialist
Learn MoreSeacroft Community Hub and Library
Leeds City Council Customer Services, Library, Jobshop & Community Space are all located in this same building. We provide free computer access with MS office…
Learn MoreThe Mansion House
We teamed up with Leeds City Council & lovingly restored The Mansion to its former glory in 2009. It was the first venue we ever…
Learn MoreSeacroft Community Hub and Library
Leeds City Council Customer Services, Library, Jobshop & Community Space are all located in this same building. We provide free computer access with MS office…
Learn MoreThorner Victory Hall
Welcome to Thorner Victory Hall – Home of the famous comedy and beer festivals, space for community groups, live music events, weddings, parties… and much,…
Learn MoreConvention House
Convention House started life as a nunnery and was formerly home to business advisors and chartered accountants, Winburn Glass Norfolk (WGN) for 37 years. We’ve…
Learn MoreBramley Community Centre
Bramley Community Centre is a community facility for groups, meetings, activities and events. Get in touch about hiring the main hall or meeting room.
Learn More