High on Fire
High on Fire
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HIGH ON FIRE is the sludgy resin from 30 years of super-hard-rock history transubstantiated into three men from Oakland with low-slung jeans." - Ben Ratliff, New York Times: ROCK REVIEW; 'Underground' Means Digging for Pleasure”. October, 2002
Words written more than two decades ago to quantify a group that “played as if they invented hard rock” following a live performance at the former Northsix in Brooklyn, hold even more weight in hindsight.
Universally recognized as one of the most potent acts in music today, High on Fire creates dynamic metal that merges primal fury and aggression, hesher bombast and hall of fame heaviness. Described as "a supersonic exercise in conquest by volume," High on Fire has rewritten the hard rock rule book since its formation in 1998, forging a style and sound that is both critically celebrated and unique.
“I think this band’s always had a really good drive,” states vocalist/guitarist Matt Pike. “We’re all just really ambitious. It’s definitely a specific type of person that is going to listen to a High on Fire record. I don’t think it’s meant for the whole of society to consume. It’s a little bit rough for the radio sort. It’s a different entity. It’s its own thing. Which, I think, makes all of us very proud to be a part of it. It’s not an average band.”
It has been more than five years since the band’s revered LP, Electric Messiah, earned High on Fire ‘Best Metal Performance’ at the 2018 GRAMMY Awards placing the unit among the ranks of groups such as Black Sabbath, Motorhead, and Metallica as winners of the prestigious award, presented by The Recording Academy to recognize achievements in the music industry.
“Being nominated for a Grammy was pretty mind blowing, but winning one was truly surreal,” says bassist Jeff Matz. “A Grammy win was certainly not something we were aiming for, but it’s quite an honor to be recognized in that way, and we are grateful. In terms of how it’s affected us, it has definitely opened some new doors—we’ve gained some new fans and wider recognition, but it hasn’t changed how we approach our craft. We’ve always tried to create uncompromising music that feels good to us, and is in line with what we would want to listen to.”
In the half decade since the band’s Grammy nod, the world has seismically shifted and is a different place. The same can be said for High on Fire. The band’s musical archetype has been modded, morphed, and evolved; its blast radius widened. Bassist Jeff Matz joined Mutoid Man and traveled abroad to study and learn the techniques of Middle Eastern folk music and the plucked string instrument, the
bağlama (or saz), Matt Pike formed a solo band, released an LP, and toured the U.S., and world-renowned percussionist, Coady Willis, he of Melvins, Big Business, and Murder City Devils united with Pike and Matz to breathe new life into the group a quarter century into its captivating career.
YOUR VISIT
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TD Music Hall is located at 178 Victoria Street on the 4th floor of Allied Music Centre. Reach us at 416-872-4255 or [email protected].
By Subway
TD Music Hall is a short walk from both Dundas and Queen stations on the Yonge Line.
- From Dundas Station: Walk south on Yonge, then turn left on Shuter Street.
- From Queen Station: Walk north on Yonge, then turn right on Shuter Street.
By GO Transit or VIA Rail
From Union Station, take the Yonge subway line north to Queen Station and exit via the north platform.
Parking
TD Music Hall does not have its own parking lot, but several options are available nearby:
- Eaton Centre underground lot (entrance at Yonge & Shuter)
- Green P at 25 Dundas St. E. (at O'Keefe)
- Green P at 37 Queen St. E. (at Victoria)
Bags are discouraged and subject to security screening. Bags larger than 14" x 14" x 6" are not permitted.
Located on the 4th floor of Allied Music Centre, TD Music Hall is fully accessible and committed to providing an inclusive experience for all guests. Elevator access and accessible washrooms are available via the main entrance at 178 Victoria Street.
TD Music Hall offers a full-service bar and fully accessible, universal washrooms for all guests.
TD Music Hall can be set up as both a fully standing and fully seated venue. To find out which configuration your event is in, please check the seating map when you purchase your ticket.
Coat check is conveniently located on the 4th floor, just steps from the elevator and directly outside the entrance to TD Music Hall.
BOX OFFICE AND TICKETING INFORMATION
- When you purchase tickets, you will be sent a link to your digital wallet, accessible on any smart mobile device
- Log in using your Massey Hall or Roy Thomson Hall login credentials, no new passwords to remember!
- No app download required and your tickets can be saved in Apple Wallet or Google Wallets
- Tickets include a QR code to be scanned on arrival at the venue
If you do not have a mobile phone, please contact our ticketing and box office team at [email protected] or by phone at 416-872-4255 after purchasing your tickets.Digital Tickets are paperless tickets accessed through your digital ticket wallet on your mobile device. After purchasing tickets, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to your digital wallet. Log in, select your performance, and your tickets will be ready to scan. You can easily share tickets so each guest has their own. Click here for our Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there service charges?
Service fees cover the operational costs of ticketing and vary by event and promoter requirements.
Can I get a refund?
Refunds are only available:
- If you purchase Booking Protect at checkout (via our third-party partner)
- If an event is cancelled
For postponed events, we’ll contact you with your options.
Cash refunds are not available; alternate arrangements will be offered if needed.
Reach us at 416-872-4255 or [email protected].
The box office opens 3 hours before each event.
Note: All transactions are cashless.