Photos by Andrew Parks
Not that it matters, but we’re pretty sure Matt Pike of High on Fire (and at one time, Sleep) would wreck our very being in a bar fight. Aside from the hints of madness in his droopy stoner eyes, Pike’s beer gut, filthy Rapunzel hair, and crooked teeth suggest a guy that’s seen some shit over the years. Whether or not that’s true, he certainly channels a whirlpool of rage into High on Fire’s live show–a role he relishes, as proven by the way he prowls the stage with a devilish smile in tow. Thursday’s gig–right after Nachtmystium and right before Opeth–was one of the best High on Fire sets we’ve seen, thanks to a steamroller sound that eclipsed the more muffled and mangled vibe of their show at Bowery Ballroom a few years back.
Pike in pictures after the jump …
