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\nSouthern Lord Recordings is reissuing HIGH ON FIRE’s The Art Of Self Defense<\/em>, the classic first recording from the Oakland, California heavy metal trio that was originally released in 2000. Dropping on July 31st, 2012, the recording has been totally remastered and enhanced by Brad Boatright (Sleep, Noothgrush, OFF!) and also includes the legendary band\u2019s first ever demo, plus two bonus 7\u201d tracks. So even though it’s the band’s early work – and clearly not as polished or savage as later offerings – this is still a moment in the act’s history that any true fan of this band will appreciate.
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\nMy favorite cut on the album is the absolutely hypnotic “10,000 Years”, for which they’ve even got a demo for in the collection. What I love about this song is that it is the essence of what guitarist\/vocalist Matt Pike has been throwing down with all subsequent HOF releases… and that is pissed-off stoner doom music that is second to none. For good measure, a brilliant cover of CELTIC FROST’s “The Usurper” is thrown in. How can you go wrong with that? You just can’t and the rawness of the overall listening experience on The Art Of Self Defense<\/em> will leave you salivating for more like a thirsty whore.
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\nROCKET REVIEW:
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\nHIGH ON FIRE – The Art of Self Defense<\/strong>
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\n01. Baghdad
\n02. 10,000 Years
\n03. Blood From Zion
\n04. Last
\n05. Fireface
\n06. Master of Fists
\nBonus 7\u201d Tracks (2001)
\n07. Steel Shoe
\n08. The Usurper (Celtic Frost cover)
\nSelf-Titled Demo (1999)
\n09. Blood From Zion
\n10. 10,000 Years
\n11. Master of Fists
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