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 Check out our linktree - updated daily with top stories: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ghostcultmag This video contains a mention (#GCShoutout) to: Eeuwig https://www.instagram.com/eeuwig_nl/ We aim to promote deserving underground bands, labels, non-profits, and small businesses we care about. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and send us a screenshot to get a mention in our videos (#GCShoutout). Alternatively, share a screenshot and comment on our Twitter post linked here: (https://twitter.com/GhostCultMag/status/1716746480361648306).