Album: The Art of Self Defense by High on Fire (2000)
Genre: Sludge Metal | Style: Metal
Record Label: Man’s Ruin Records
Format: Album

Description: The Art of Self Defense is the debut studio album for High on Fire. It was released originally March 7, 2000 by Man's Ruin Records in 2000.

Artist Background: High on Fire is a stoner metal band from Oakland, California, that was formed in 1998. Matt Pike, the band's frontman and founder, also plays guitar for the influential stoner doom band Sleep. High On Fire was founded in 1998 by former Sleep guitarist Matt Pike, drummer Des Kensel, and bassist George Rice (from Dear Deceased, who originally auditioned to be the band's vocalist). The band's first full-length album The Art of Self Defense was released on 12th Records, and released later on Man'... Part of the Oakland, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Sludge Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Sleep, YOB, Conan, Orange Goblin

Music Scene: Part of the Oakland, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Sludge Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Sludge Metal, Metal, 2000s, Album, Man’s Ruin Records

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The Art of Self Defense is the debut studio album for High on Fire. It was released originally March 7, 2000 by Man's Ruin Records in 2000.

The Art of Self Defense

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