High On Fire have long commanded a reputation as one of the must-see bands in heavy metal. Known for their primordial mix of guttural, sludgy riffs and driving grooves, this month saw the Matt Pike-led outfit return to Australian shores.

Having released several seminal albums with his ’90s doom outfit Sleep, Pike has carried the torch of heavy metal first lit by the likes of Black Sabbath into the new millennium the way only he could, zig-zagging across continents with non-stop albums and tours.

Aided by bassist Jeff Matz and drummer Des Kensel, Pike produced some volcanic sounds in Brisbane last weekend. High On Fire is a must-see experience for heavy metal fans.