Snakes for the Divine
High on Fire · 2010
58 min · 11 tracks · sludge metal · stoner metal
A relentless barrage of crushing riffs and powerful vocals that evoke a primal energy.
Snakes for the Divine is an album by High on Fire, released in 2010. A relentless barrage of crushing riffs and powerful vocals that evoke a primal energy. 'Snakes for the Divine' debuted at number 42 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking High on Fire's highest charting position to date. The album received widespread critical acclaim, solidifying their reputation as one of the leading acts in heavy music and earning them a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance for the track 'Frost Hammer'. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Snakes for the Divine sound like?
A relentless barrage of crushing riffs and powerful vocals that evoke a primal energy. Rooted in sludge metal and stoner metal.
What makes Snakes for the Divine by High on Fire notable?
'Snakes for the Divine' debuted at number 42 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking High on Fire's highest charting position to date. The album received widespread critical acclaim, solidifying their reputation as one of the leading acts in heavy music and earning them a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance for the track 'Frost Hammer'. Released on January 1, 2010, 'Snakes for the Divine' is High on Fire's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Death Is This Communion' from 2007. By this time, the band had solidified their position within the stoner and sludge metal scenes, continuing to evolve their sound while maintaining a fierce intensity.
How many songs are on Snakes for the Divine?
Snakes for the Divine has 11 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Snakes for the Divine Standout 8:23
- 2 Frost Hammer Standout 6:07
- 3 Bastard Samurai 6:37
- 4 Ghost Neck 5:01
- 5 The Path 1:20
- 6 Fire, Flood & Plague 6:08
- 7 How Dark We Pray 8:06
- 8 Holy Flames of the Fire Spitter Standout 4:13
- 9 Mystery of Helm 3:58
- 10 Eyes and Teeth (live) 4:31
- 11 Cometh Down Hessian (live) 4:33
Release Date
January 1, 2010
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
58 min 57 sec
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