High on Fire torch Atlanta’s Masquerade

By Albany Herald News

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August 27, 2015

High on Fire bassist Jeff Matz and drummer Des Kensel. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

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Oakland thrashers High on Fire came out guns blazing Saturday night when the band, along with show openers Venomous Maximus, Lucifer and Pallbearer, thrilled fans at Atlanta’s Masquerade.

High on Fire bassist Jeff Matz. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Houston’s Venomous Maximus warms up the Masquerade crowd. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Pallbearer rocks the crowd. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Pallbearer bassist Joseph D. Rowland performs at Atlanta’s Masquerade. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Arkansas’ Pallbearer helps warm up the crowd at the Masquerade as one of three opening acts prior to headliners High on Fire. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Pallbearer lead singer/guitarist Brett Campbell. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Pallbearer singer/guitarist Brett Campbell performs at the Masquerade in Atlanta. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Pallbearer guitarist Devin Holt. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

High on Fire singer/guitarist Matt Pike locks into a groove with drummer Des Kensel. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

High on Fire singer/guitarist Matt Pike shreds during the band’s show at the Masquerade in Atlanta last Saturday night. (Staff Photo Brad McEwen)

Matt Pike of High on Fire shreds. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

High on Fire singer/guitarist Matt Pike performs at Atlanta’s Masquerade. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

High on Fire singer/guitarist Matt Pike hits an effect pedal during the band’s show last Saturday night at the Masquerade in Atlanta. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Venomous Maximus bassist Trevi Biles. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Venomous Maximus singer/guitarist Gregg Higgins and bassist Trevi Biles rock Atlanta’s Masquerade. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Venomous Maximus drummer Bongo lays down a backbeat. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Venomous Maximus drummer Bongo. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Venomous Maximus guitarist Christian Larson. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Venomous Maximus guitarist Christian Larson, shreds during the band’s opening set at Atlanta’s Masquerade last Saturday night. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

High on Fire bassist Jeff Matz drops the low end rumble at the band’s Masquerade show last weekend. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

High on Fire drummer Des Kensel. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

High on Fire’s Des Kensel brings the thunder at the Masquerade. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Lucifer casts its spell on the Masquerade crowd. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Lucifer bassist Dino Gollnick provides the low end for the band. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Lucifer lead singer Johanna Sadonis. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Venomous Maximus guitarist Christian Larson and drummer Bongo unleash some fury opening for High on Fire at the Masquerade last Saturday night. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Matt Pike of High on Fire. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

High on Fire’s Matt Pike lays down ferocious vocals along with lightning quick licks at the band’s Masquerade show last Saturday night. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Pallbearer bassist Joseph D. Rowland gets up close and personal. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Oakland’s High on Fire perform at the Masquerade in Atlanta. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

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Albany Herald News