High on Fire // Covenaut - Bremen

High on Fire, an Oakland-based metal band since 1998, is renowned for their aggressive, monumental sound—described by The New York Times as "sludgy resin from 30 years of super-hard-rock history." Frontman Matt Pike emphasizes their niche appeal, far from mainstream radio.
The band won a 2018 Grammy for "Best Metal Performance" (Electric Messiah), joining legends like Black Sabbath and Metallica. Bassist Jeff Matz called it an unexpected honor that didn’t change their artistic vision. Their ...Mehr anzeigen latest album, Cometh the Storm, features the lead track "Burning Down"—a quintessential High on Fire anthem: intense, riff-driven, and fresh yet rooted in their signature style. Producer Kurt Ballou and the band’s cohesive dynamics shape this project, reflecting both modern challenges and their enduring energy.
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Covenaut. This is raw, heavy Stoner/Doom/Sludge Metal from Bielefeld, Germany. Inspired by the dark sounds of Black Sabbath, Electric Wizard, and Eyehategod, the trio has been crafting a sound that instantly grips genre fans since 2016. Following their debut EP "Doomed to Live" (2016) and shared stages with acts like Church of Misery, Eremit, and Minenfeld, they returned in 2025 with their new EP "Harbinger", four tracks packed with thick riffs, hypnotic atmosphere, and brutal energy. Already road-tested live, including at the legendary Klauefest in Braunschweig, and supported by bands like Spancer and Blood Specter.
Doors: 19:30
Kickoff: 20:30
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