Oakland, CA hard rock band High On Fire has entered Salem, Massachusetts’ Godcity studios to begin tracking their as-yet-untitled new album. The world renowned group featuring drummer Des Kensel, bassist Jeff Matz and guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike (also of legendary stoner metal trio Sleep) is collaborating with producer and Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou on the new effort; the band’s sixth studio recording. A mid-2012 release date is expected via eOne Music.