High On Fire vocalist enters rehab, band pull out of Mayhem Festival

High On Fire have announced that they have pulled out of this year’s Mayhem Festival as frontman and guitarist Matt Pike enters rehab due to alcoholism.

“High on Fire would like to thank everyone involved with the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival for the opportunity to be a part of this year’s tour,” said the band in a statement. “We regretfully will have to bow out as our friend and bandmate begins his recovery, but very much appreciate having been asked to be a part of this summer’s festival run.”