HIGH ON FIRE - Jeff Matz talks AI in Art, New Drummer and Middle Eastern Folk On New Album INTERVIEW

I had the pleasure to sit down with ‪@highonfire5713‬ ‘s Jeff Matz to talk all about their new album Cometh The Storm, new drummer Coady Willis, working with Kurt Ballou and AI in art. Enjoy folks!
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00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Cometh The Storm's themes
01:09 - How did Coady Willis fit the bill and how much freedom did he have in songwriting?
03:31 - Kurt Ballou, a silent member of the band?
04:49 - What is it that fascinates you about Middle Eastern instruments?
08:27 - 'Karanlik Yol' and 'Lambsbread'
09:00 - The duality of mantras and Jeff's ode to Middle Eastern Folk
10:36 - 'Sol's Golden Curse'
10:46 - Arik Roper's return to artwork and his inspirations
11:36 - Burning Down music video and AI
12:44 - The debate of AI in art
14:05 - What is the most valuable lesson you have learnt from your band mates in High on Fire and what was your favourite moment in creating Cometh The Storm?
15:49 - Hanging in Pret
16:30 - 'Tough Guy'
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[@kendallfella]

Great interview buddy - loved the Pret photo ;0). This is an album very high on my 'to do' list. It's now moved further up the priority order following this interview. Hope all's well with you dude. S.

[@hectorThechilldudeonacouch]

Still have to listen to the new album. great interview.

[@jonserra5947]

I going High on Fire at the magic stick in on May 17 2024 from heard from album that it's go be awesome show that night I go them saw the twice before and put on awesome show you have great day

[@TheMetalTris]

Oh wow I've not heard of The Magic Stick, is that a venue? I think that will be absolutely fantastic! I hope that you enjoy it, it's been a long time since I've seen High on Fire but I think that might have to change now. What a fantastic record!

[@jonserra5947]

@TheMetalTris yes magic stick is majestic theater complex in Detroit Michigan and it's awesome place to shows like High on Fire on May 17/2024 and a pizza shop in it called Sergeant pepperoni's a bowling alley called garden bowl the 3 bars inside to