The Art of Self Defense (album)

Infobox Album | Name = The Art of Self Defense
Type = studio
Artist = High on Fire


Released = March 7, 2000
Recorded =
Genre = Heavy metal
Label = Man's Ruin Tee Pee
Producer = Billy Anderson High on Fire
Reviews =
*Allmusic Rating|3|5 [http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:y9m1z85a2yv4 link]
*"Kerrang!" Rating|4|5 [http://www.teepeerecords.com/bands/highonfire/ source]
*Pulse Magazine Rating|4|5 [http://www.teepeerecords.com/bands/highonfire/ source]
Last album =
This album = "The Art of Self Defense"
(2000)
Next album = "Surrounded by Thieves"
(2002)
Misc = Extra album cover 2
Upper caption = Alternate Cover
Type = studio
Background =


Lower caption = Bonus Tracks Version

'The Art of Self Defense' is the debut album for High on Fire. It was released originally by Man's Ruin Records in 2000.

Track listing

#"Baghdad" (High on Fire) – 5:15
#"10,000 years" (High on Fire) – 7:53
#"Blood from Zion" (High on Fire, Karl Larson) – 4:55
#"Last" (High on Fire) – 6:36
#"Fireface" (High on Fire) – 8:35
#"Master of Fists" (High on Fire) – 10:03

Bonus tracks

In 2001, Tee Pee Records re-released this album with different album art, and two bonus tracks. One of them being a cover of "The Usurper" by Celtic Frost.
#"Steel Shoe" (High on Fire) – 4:31
#"The Usurper" (Celtic Frost) – 3:48

Lineup

*Matt Pike - Guitar, Vocals
*Des Kensel - Drums
*George Rice - Bass