High On Fire headlines a killer line up at the Rock & Roll Hotel on Tuesday, November 12th and because DCHeavyMetal.com loves getting people out to great shows like this one we’re giving away a pair of tickets to the show! To enter just tell me which band playing the show you want to see most, and why, by leaving a comment on this very post. At 5pm EST this Friday, November 8th, a winner will be chosen at random (using Random.org) from all valid entries to win the tickets. Be sure to use a valid email you check regularly so I can contact you if you win. Don’t worry, I won’t add you to any spam lists or sell your info or anything sleazy like that. If I haven’t heard back from the winner in 24 hours another winner will be chosen at random. If you can’t wait to see if you win or the contest is already over when you read this, then you can get tickets from Ticket Fly for $20 here. Now a bit more info on the bands.
Oakland’s High On Fire was started by guitarist Matt Pike shortly after the break up of his previous band, the legendary doom band Sleep. Don’t think High On Fire is all doom and gloom though, their sound is more high energy with catchy sludge riffs. Also on tour is Kvelertak, a favorite band of mine that blurs the lines between punk, black metal and rock and roll. Plus they put on one of the wildest shows you’ll ever see. Kvelertak is from Norway and their song lyrics are all in their native tongue but it doesn’t matter if you know what they’re saying or not because they bring killer riff after killer riff! Music is the universal language after all. Opening up this leg of the tour will be the Doomriders. This Boston based band is led by Nate Newton (also of Converge and Old Man Gloom) and they really shred. You may be noticing something tying all these bands together: they all play some sweet riffage! This show is going to be crazy and there is literally nowhere else better to be on a cold Tuesday in November. Now check out these awesome tunes by the bands below and let me know which one you’re most excited to see at this show.
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Kvelertak, because I was a pussy and didn’t go when they headlined at RnR a while back.
Doom riders because they are the only band on this bill I have not seen live yet.
Kvelertak. I missed them when they played DC a few months ago and I haven’t forgiven myself for it.
Doomriders because America.
Kvelertak. I’ve heard awesome things about their live show and really got into them a few months ago. Love their black metal punk fusion!
Doomriders gimme gimme gimme!
I would love to see High on Fire because Matt Pike is a living legend and I was out of town last year when they played here!
Kvelertak. Saw them in Philadelphia and loved them…but I have yet to see them in DC.
High on Fire because as a servant to the riff, they are my masters.
Kvelertak, because I haven’t seen them yet.
Congrats, you’re the winner of the tix!
The mighty High on Fire. Though Doomriders are close second.
High On Fire because they kick ass in concert!
High on Fire. Still haven’t seem ’em live and missed their show last year because I was out of town.
DOOMRIDERS! don’t get me wrong i’m going for all god damn three! but i always miss doomriders for some crazy reason or another. kevelerattcakakakak too for that matter. pretty stoked!
High on Fire’s “Fireface”!
Doomriders, they are a great blend of doom and sludge! I do like all 3 bands.
high on fire…whole line up is good
High on Fire! because I love them and have never seen them live!
kvelertak because norway
I want to see Kvelertak most because I haven’t seen them yet, though of course High on Fire is my favorite on the bill.
High on Fire because they F’King Rule!!!
Kvelertak! As much as I love High on Fire, I was bummed to miss Kvelertak last time due to being sick. Now is the time!
Kvelertak! Because I learned a fuck load of Norwegian just so I could sing along. I’m not kidding.
High On Fire, because I’ve never seen them live and the kick ass!
Kvelertak!
High on Fire is one of my absolute favorite bands, but I’ve seen Pike and friends perform at least a dozen times. Kvelertak I’ve only seen once before, and it was the show of the year, no question!
High on Fire; they’re the new Motorhead!
High on Fire, because it’s High on Fire.