High On Fire
Snakes for the Divine
Rating
Style: Stoner Metal
Release date: 8 March, 2010
Playing time: 49:55
 

Fifth album from from the Californian stoners, led by Matt Pike, won’t disappoint the true fans. It’s more aggressive, faster and with a darker mood and tone than their previous recordings.

Normally I’m not into growling vocals, but the barking voice of Mr. Pike suits the music well - a bit like Lemmy on some older Mötörhead.
…and like the “real” old Mötörhead this is also a trio – but that’s not obvious at all – thanks to producer Greg Fidelman, who also did Slayer's “World Painted Blood”.

If you’re into some dirty and aggressive metal, be sure to check this one out.

Cool cover artwork btw. - that’s a real metal cover! – and a good eye catcher too.


Tracklist

01.       Snakes for the Divine
02.
       Frost Hammer
03.
       Bastard Samurai
04.
       Ghost Neck
05.
       The Path
06.
       Fire Flood and Plague
07.
       How Dark We Pray
08.
       Holy Flames of the Firespitter
09.
       Mystery Of Helm (Bonus track)

Label: Century Media
Distribution: EMI (Denmark)
Artwork rating: 90/100
Reviewed by: Claus Melsen
Date: 8 July, 2011
Website: Highonfire @ MySpace