Matt Pike (High on Fire/Sleep): How I Stay Sober

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Күн бұрын

#MattPike of #HighOnFire + #Sleep has struggled with alcohol abuse. Here, he discusses his keys to staying away from booze, including what works for him and what doesn't.
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@carsonhorne7302 Жыл бұрын

Recently drank myself to the lowest point in my life. Month into the recovery game now. Matt is a huge inspiration to my guitar playing. Seeing him do it really makes me feel less alone.

@dickvalentinesillegitimate1059 Жыл бұрын

Good luck. It’s tough but very worth it.

@jeremyscout3464 Жыл бұрын

Don't look back. Always forward. I'm 14 months without a drop. I know where you were. Wish you the best friend.

@blkPhillip 9 ай бұрын

20 years sober, here. Alcohol ruined so much of my life, and there are still ex-friends out there who want to stomp me for the effed-up things I said and did while blacked-out drunk. The toughest part of sobriety for me has been realizing that some people want to keep us in our "box" as drunken bafoons forever and refuse to believe that some people can truly change. Best of luck to you, and remember that you will still face hard times, but you don't have to take a drink to get through them.👍

@neroignatiusrosewater 6 ай бұрын

Hang in there, man 💪

@99problemsbutafishaintone35 13 күн бұрын

Strong work. After a while you won't look back!

@rickarnett8758 4 жыл бұрын

He actually looks healthy. Wish him the best of luck in his sobriety.

@r.edward5701 4 жыл бұрын

Ya man. Good colour to him. My dude was called Ron. 3.5 years booze free. I use tokes to maintain

@MultiWalrus1 4 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable turnaround. Dude was getting really unhealthy-looking and this is a massive difference.

@Cosmic_Cretin 4 жыл бұрын

@@imstillsinging6557 Thats called age, otherwise he looks healthy, which he hasn't for a very long time.

@petrospoutsa9270 4 жыл бұрын

you think this guy looks healthy???

@Cosmic_Cretin 4 жыл бұрын

@@petrospoutsa9270 compared to where he was just a couple years ago, very much so yes.

@arnavdhankar3577 2 жыл бұрын

5 months sober today from heroin let's go

@ruleinblood Ай бұрын

Well done !!! It’s such a hard one to beat ! Everyday seems to be a struggle in some way but better than being hooked and sick ! Keep going mate !!!

@Wagoo 4 жыл бұрын

"How I stay sober... don't go on tour with Abbath"

@petermoes1668 4 жыл бұрын

Wagoo not a good de idea no 😂

@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte 4 жыл бұрын

haha... good one

@killbeers6890 4 жыл бұрын

ABOTH

@Flux799 4 жыл бұрын

Wagoo He needs a bath 🛀

@bradsullivan2298 4 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA!

@MattyRox 4 жыл бұрын

38 days sober. 280 no weed. Wish me good vibes.

@bondoneill9606 4 жыл бұрын

Matthew Kennedy one year sober, 8 months weed free, best decision ever. Sending you positive vibes from Ireland ☘

@TheAmazingSnarf 4 жыл бұрын

You are. so. strong. I don't know you. But i'm proud of you.

@MattyRox 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks y’all.

@sloggothband 4 жыл бұрын

1.5 years on antabuse - cause its the only thing that works. But fuck man, sober is sober regardless how you get there. Keep it up!

@GodsNode 4 жыл бұрын

I hear ya man. Some people can smoke weed and take breaks no problem. With me it's hard to not smoke it if I have it. And things fall by the wayside. Time to grow up. At least until things are stable. Put it off for when life is better and your life is stable.

@bigdaddypiggy 2 жыл бұрын

Him saying “I was just over it” accurately describes how I stopped drinking after being a practicing alcoholic for 25+ years,I didn’t go to rehab or AA & nothing bad happened I guess I was just done with it....I do still partake in the marijuana but that’s never caused me an ounce of the problems that booze did

@markwalker8589 4 жыл бұрын

The days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations I have really good days

@jamesschmidt3437 4 жыл бұрын

I really like this man. Thanks for this

@bloodredcrown 4 жыл бұрын

RWH👌🏽💪🏽

@teresathomley3703 4 жыл бұрын

Right on- amen

@j.maxsering3728 3 жыл бұрын

Sober since oct 2007. Little nuggets like what you said I keep in my tool chest. Thank you

@a.a.pedersen8675 4 жыл бұрын

Celebrate your heroes when they find a way to stay alive longer to continue being your heroes. Bless this man.

@Payduro 4 жыл бұрын

Hope Matt stays healthy. He’s really important for the metal scene rn, and a hell of a musician

@aitkinresident314 3 жыл бұрын

This man is a total badass, is always willing to bare who he is in front of everyone and just be real. It's awesome. Much love, Pike.

@riseabove2008 4 жыл бұрын

i’ve been straight edge for 27 years but before then i was an alcoholic, been tempted more times then i care to remember but even with depression, i’ve survived thus far.

@CamelJam 4 жыл бұрын

keep going man

@Jacob_the_Dabbler 4 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work soldier 👊

@Jacob_the_Dabbler 4 жыл бұрын

@Ben Rosteski is having an issue with alcohol and then cleaning yourself up and staying sober unheard of for you?

@Jacob_the_Dabbler 4 жыл бұрын

@Ben Rosteski bahahaha strange but ok

@snapdeus 11 ай бұрын

i quit drinking in 2017 by walking 5 miles every day in a cemetery, listening to wayon jennings. i advise this method!

@sosospacesheep2344 4 жыл бұрын

816 days sober here! Well done mate!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

@franciscodiaz3028 4 жыл бұрын

Great job on your sobriety!

@juanc1328 4 жыл бұрын

You should celebrate with a drink! 🎉

@sosospacesheep2344 4 жыл бұрын

Juan C my drink used to be a 3-4 days (up to a month) 24/7 binges and was taking me to the hospitals or worse. Thanks! I will pass.

@badtexasbill5261 4 жыл бұрын

11.12.12 Keep doing what you're doing!

@Phil-kf6lt 4 жыл бұрын

2 years this april

@nyupnyuup455 9 ай бұрын

As a recovering alcoholic, I normally hate listening to people talk about their sobriety because it usually sounds so fucking lame. But Matt Pike is the shit 🤘

@Xenysys 3 жыл бұрын

Tomorrow will be Day 1.....again. Wish me luck. Love Sleep. Stay sober.

@dingdongism 9 ай бұрын

Hey tomorrow for me is day 51, I'm still in sober infancy. Wanna join me?

@keevyhazelton3750 2 жыл бұрын

Love this guy. High on fire is extremely underrated.

@Noblesavage77 4 жыл бұрын

I dig the honesty in this, he owns it. And he's absolutely right everyone has a different level of sobriety and use. Cheers to you brother🤘

@RogueDog89 4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad this whole interview was about sobriety. A lot of people in the music scene struggle with this. I think it helps people struggling to see that we are all human and suffer from the same afflictions.

@StephenAndrew777 4 жыл бұрын

"Patt Mike." That's rich.

@ifyoureinmarketing-killyou3111 4 жыл бұрын

isn't he the singer of NOFX?

@mola55e5 4 жыл бұрын

My friend Jim Black used to get drunk and become Black Jim. Black Jim was a villain. So Jim Black got sober. Haven’t seen Black Jim in years. That’s good.

@StephenAndrew777 4 жыл бұрын

@@mola55e5 You're very heroic

@THERATKING69 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a struggling alcoholic and seeing this makes me feel good inside so glad you're doing good Matt I'm trying to do the same but it's hard

@whiskey101 4 жыл бұрын

Your fans are in your corner, brother.

@AndreaDelleStelle 4 жыл бұрын

I know Matt from years ago. I used to bartend in Oakland. He's a good dude with the biggest heart. I'm almost 11 months sober myself working on a year it feels great. We lost a lot of very talented people in the scene because of addiction. It's good to see someone like Matt talk about it and just be honest and a real person. Connolly's and the Silver Lion existed many blackouts ago & those were good times but I think the best is yet to come.

@terrenceharris9035 4 жыл бұрын

Good Luck

@AndreaDelleStelle 4 жыл бұрын

@@terrenceharris9035 thank you!🙂

@terrenceharris9035 4 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely Welcome.......TH iz the One (KZfaq)

@hunterfitch5951 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't smoke weed until I was 41 and even then it was because my doctor recommended it due to chronic pain I have. It has been a life-saver for me! I only smoke one bowl right before bed and it helps me to sleep through the night which has been an amazing change to my normal toss-and-turn routine. The funny thing is, I now hate drinking... it just gives me a headache.

@Materva-hv6sz 2 жыл бұрын

I used to be an alcoholic but marijuana has also soured my craving for alcohol. Like you say it just seems like a headache in a glass

@GiacomoRavioli 4 күн бұрын

Same. One drink will feel like an instant hangover.

@jackstaub9221 4 жыл бұрын

It’s not a sober lifestyle smoking weed but still very happy he’s found what works for him and like he said “exercise is crucial” so true, peace and light

@reneebear3641 9 ай бұрын

From what he’s said booze is his vice while he functions fine with weed, he’s definitely not 100% sober but if he’s functioning well with the occasional joint I don’t see the problem

@joshualoepp4258 9 ай бұрын

Booze is just so much more damaging than weed. It poisons your soul while bloating your insides until the organ's collapse. By all means use any tool possible to quit drinking first.

@TSE_WOODY 6 ай бұрын

@@reneebear3641yeah if weed hasnt influenced him towards drinking in any way I can honestly say that i dont think its a problem

@neroignatiusrosewater 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, there's no doubt that both booze and weed can do harm. But in my experience, and many others' too, alcohol is far more destructive than weed. Whatever works for the individual.

@gggallin8279 4 ай бұрын

@@neroignatiusrosewateryeah booze is definitely more destructive and will completely mess up your life if you lose control. The danger of weed to me is that it slowly creeps into your life without many down sides since you‘re not hungover and rarely feel like shit afterwards. But after some time of smoking a lot of weed it takes a hold of your life and changes parts of your behavior but you only notice it once the damage is already done. But at least it’s not as hard to kick weed since you don’t really experience withdrawal aside from a shitty mood

@StefanvanderKlooster 4 жыл бұрын

Matt is an inspiration. Not only musically, but also as a person. Struggeling myself as well atm (not with any substance abuse by the way) and this helped me to go and meditate daily again. It’s all about practice! That also applies to picking up my guitar daily and chomp out some riffs 😎 Matt really should run for president!

@CamelJam 4 жыл бұрын

i love this guy. look up to him a lot

@limozeenjenkins 4 жыл бұрын

Camel Jam he’s the fucking man

@charmicarmicat2981 4 жыл бұрын

It makes me so happy to see him this healthy now. He’s never looked better

@meltedfro 4 жыл бұрын

im so happy to know matts gunna be around for a while, hes a great dude and an amazing riff master. The lemmy diet is for lemmy

@theundergroundcompany4349 4 жыл бұрын

This kind of addictions are very related with depressive illnesses.

@JPVanderbuilt 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, depression can lead to excessive use of booze, but folks should also be aware, booze can cause depression.

@camdero3294 4 жыл бұрын

JP VanDërBilt very much so. Every time I woke up the day after drinking is. It’s scary. You can really meet dark dark places. If you let it control you. And even then you really look in the mirror and see what happened to yourself. I’d say to anyone with depression that wants to drink, know your limits. And if you can’t control it. Don’t. No second thoughts, ifs ands or buts.

@grimblegromblethegnome 4 жыл бұрын

@@JPVanderbuilt so true. The biggest benefit when I quit drinking was a more manageable depression.

@bio-plasmictoad5311 4 жыл бұрын

@@grimblegromblethegnome That goes for any drug or other things as well. It makes you feel better temporally but ultimately makes it worse.

@bridgetking4553 4 жыл бұрын

The Underground Company back when I really had a problem with both cutting and drinking, the day after I’d binge I’d cut so badly I needed stitches bc it just made those urges so strong. Drinking is just.. not good for you in any way

@curbsmcgee1175 4 жыл бұрын

It's astonishing how good players like Pike, Hetfield and Wylde say they play better when they get off the sauce. They crushed it live when they were sauced but really dial it in now being clean. Congrats to Matt🤘🏽

@mtmusicgear Жыл бұрын

The more I learn about Matt and his bands Sleep and High on Fire, the more I love this guy.

@nuccicasa4162 4 жыл бұрын

He looks so great sober! Please keep it that way.

@bv5980 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks to Matt for the great advice, I'm his age and doing the same thing. Quit drinking two years ago and feel better than ever. It helps to hear others experiences, I especially like the part about getting better at it (not drinking). Its is so true, you also feel a sense of pride when you realize how much you are improving you life and the lives of your loved ones.

@WeaselFromNorth 4 жыл бұрын

I love Matt Pike so much. Wishing all the wells, man

@IronSwan-ll5ju Жыл бұрын

The 4th this month, December, made me 11 months no alcohol. Matt was one of my influences to try another day and then another day. It gets easier, but harder in ways having the power over yourself. It's intoxicating on its own being a different person. I love it so much more.

@SidneyTurnerOfficial Жыл бұрын

Well done! I have gone a year or two sober many times but never really changed my lifestyle. I hope you stick to it. I always think that giving up alcohol is very simple but that doesn't mean it's easy.

@willbyler6271 3 жыл бұрын

15 months sober here, love you matt pike

@xLazarusEnvy 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see him so healthy and aware, he's definitely seen some rough times but he looks livelyer than ever.

@Eliphas_Elric 2 жыл бұрын

There are tons of people who stay sober from alcohol with cannabis. In fact when I started using cannabis medically for seizures I accidentally quit drinking. Didn't even think about it or make a conscious decision, the desire just evaporated.

@js1132000 Жыл бұрын

Five and a half years sober - way to go

@johnnichols8553 Жыл бұрын

He looks 20 years younger than when I saw them in Oct 2016, and that was 6 years ago. Good job, Matt.

@DJshooters 4 жыл бұрын

Respect to Matt for sharing and only means more time for slaying the stage.

@Maiden_Warrior_Crone 4 жыл бұрын

Bless you, brother! Well done! All the best from The Netherlands!

@allseeingowl-km3mm Жыл бұрын

I started this journey on exercise, meditation and journaling 9 months ago and it works man

@allseeingowl-km3mm Жыл бұрын

And I’m diabetic as well

@Nobody-dl4tm 4 жыл бұрын

I met Matt when he was real haggard. Thanks for this healthy update and inspiration!

@MetalHeadHippie 4 жыл бұрын

7/3/94 25yrs clean and sober.

@enriconolastname3471 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats for what? he is still addicted, smokes pot

@MetalHeadHippie 3 жыл бұрын

@@enriconolastname3471 And your point is?

@enriconolastname3471 3 жыл бұрын

@@MetalHeadHippie nothing, forget about it i misread your statement, i thought you wrote "congrats for being sober"

@MetalHeadHippie 3 жыл бұрын

@@enriconolastname3471 NP. Anybody off alcohol is okay in my book....

@slipspectrum9253 4 жыл бұрын

Matt Pike is cool as fuck. Down to earth, good dude. Glad he’s doing what needs to do to stay healthy and around for the long haul. Just hope he doesn’t start getting weird and wearing shirts on stage. \M/

@chasewitherell622 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Matt. You truly are a blessing.

@gabet5247 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the words of wisdom Matt, I consider you a mentor and a spirit animal.

@drphosferrous 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite music makers talking about basic selfcare...awesome

@northeastslingshot1664 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Almost 3 yrs sober...

@ianmorton1799 Жыл бұрын

Today is one week for me and this is exactly what I needed to see!

@THEeyepatch11 4 жыл бұрын

At AA, they call it marijuana maintenance. Good luck Matt, I too have struggled with alcohol and it has currently put my life in shambles.

@138DK 4 жыл бұрын

THEeyepatch it doesn’t have to though mate.

@markg.4246 4 жыл бұрын

Live in the solution, instead of the problem.

@OwlKnight32 4 жыл бұрын

Weed and meditation will do wonders. Used to be an alcoholic. Those two things saved my life.

@apolamperouge6013 4 жыл бұрын

he's right about the alter ego; mine's name is Late Night Larry, he's the life of the party. At least that's what I'm told.

@jasonolinger6967 4 жыл бұрын

i've got shit bird jay and he sucks, i'm told.

@diggdogg5378 4 жыл бұрын

I can totally relate. Matt is my new favorite rocker. I'm on a very similar path and the same age. Thanks Matt!

@MarkKramKarmVI 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you...Interviewer was absolutely point on...Thank you⛑💖🎭

@KamenMinkov 4 жыл бұрын

So good to see him getting better.

@user-dq2ym1nn9k 4 жыл бұрын

What a strong man. You can see his inner strength.

@mroc7113 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you Matt I get it , been booze-narcotic free for 8 years, but I too started smoking medical grass within the last year for many of the same reasons you said . Cheers man Keep it up 🤘🏻🤘🏻

@anechoicmedia 4 жыл бұрын

stay sober Matt - we need you :)

@CharlesLRay-sb4zy 4 жыл бұрын

Met this dude after a show in 2007 in Bozeman MT. Very cool dude.

@metalmyke1 3 жыл бұрын

Mad respect Matt. Keep up the work!

@TheSunAndTheTurtleGplus 4 жыл бұрын

The best loudwire interview!

@dylanmonroe8797 4 жыл бұрын

That was incredible. Thank you

@greatemeraldgoat5029 4 жыл бұрын

Very inspirational! I get you were just being frank. But your existence is heartening. Your words helped get me back on my meditation practice!

@bsbznumber1fan 4 жыл бұрын

I've been alcohol free fot 8 yrs now but for years i would do the same as him i would drink alot then not drink then drink alot for days weeks then not drink it was a pattern i kept repeating and i just got tired of it. So i just quit one day and never looked back.

@tkx86 4 жыл бұрын

Great bloke, I am 10 days sober now off alcohol and usually dont like to count my days sober every day because I start freaking and wanting to drink, where as if I focus on other things and dont even think about booze or days sober time starts to fly and the longer you last the better you feel. Much love Matt Pike for being real.

@lauragarrard919 4 жыл бұрын

You got this,brother.Stay trying,it pays off!

@tkx86 4 жыл бұрын

@@lauragarrard919 I am back drinking again but i keep telling myself only occassional binges...I think I am doomed. I am drinking now.

@lauragarrard919 4 жыл бұрын

@@tkx86 You'll be alright,buddy-when you sober up,forgive yourself,and keep it moving.You're not doomed at all,that's ridiculous.Just keep trying.And drink alot of water!

@dingdongism 9 ай бұрын

@@tkx86 Hey buddy, never quit quitting. Doesn't matter if you're drinking now. If you recognize your life would be better not drinking, you can start any time. Tomorrow, even. Wanna join me being sober tomorrow?

@DEATHMETALCYCLE 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview!!

@justice7788 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not drinking at all this year 🤘

@jimlaws3985 4 жыл бұрын

Why stop there?

@edgarspavlovics3540 4 жыл бұрын

why? just grab a cold brewski and chill out

@Dr_Osipov 3 жыл бұрын

744 days sober! 🤘🏻

@graysonchamberlain956 19 күн бұрын

Just glad that he inspires me in yet another way🤘🏽

@kevindescoteaux7340 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for taking about this.

@PETERODZZ 4 жыл бұрын

I wish him the best, and only the best. Great band and Singer 🎸 player.

@garyboldwater9066 4 жыл бұрын

This man is a gem

@MadDogXami 4 жыл бұрын

Wish this was uploaded longer before. So i had shared your story with my late uncle and friend. Alcoholism sucks

@Lucait 4 жыл бұрын

watching this drinking X beer and struggling with it every day..i am not a day drinker but i am 41,have a newborn...gonna watch this over and over

@soiled 4 жыл бұрын

"Patt Mike", took me a second to figure out what he said... haha. Good interview, I love everything this guy does, stay alive!

@swordlessmime2123 2 жыл бұрын

Matt Pike is my hero. Rn I'm struggling. Last night I recognized I have a problem and this video gave me some ideas of how to mitigate it. Youre my favorite Metal God Matt!

@mattconway2420 2 жыл бұрын

Same. Fuckin Tina. Was sober two months and picked back up and I hate myself for it but I got a day now

@neeltheother2342 4 жыл бұрын

He also seems to be getting in better shape as well. Wish him all the best!

@mattandison7372 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing Matt

@jeremiahbear175 4 жыл бұрын

Love this guy, big influence on my guitar playing.

@cafesociety8525 2 жыл бұрын

I Really needed to here this, thank you.

@JorshWarshington1 4 жыл бұрын

Matt's about as cool as you can get.

@wormwhittington6229 4 жыл бұрын

Great musician

@rogeraquarium6872 4 жыл бұрын

Marijuana saved my life. I was a horrible alcoholic for 20 years, then Maine legalized it. Ive been sober off alcohol for two years.

@barclayv8282 10 ай бұрын

You look great, Matt. Inspiration for an old and practicing alchie, myself

@hillie47 4 жыл бұрын

I'm diabetic too and holy shit, there's honest to god NOTHING that scratches the forbidden fruit itch as much as a glass bottle of Mexican Coca Cola.

@mrpbody44 4 жыл бұрын

Meditation is a super power. We are with you This is really great advise all around.

@jacktheriffer1523 4 жыл бұрын

After years on the road Not sleeping Exercise is the only sustainable cure for serious insomnia And trust that I've seen more sunrises & sunsets than anyone on the planet...after 30 years of drinking I finally just lost interest in being miserable 24/7...

@paulwenzel8439 4 жыл бұрын

Ya hit it on the nose brother keep up the gr8 work...

@Poqanics 21 күн бұрын

I drink and smoke...im nearly 40, and its nice, i enjoy my ardbeg whiskey and my homegrown, but incrdibly happy he found his balance, may god keep us all

@bishopm4401 4 жыл бұрын

Just glad he found what’s worked for him so far

@superjoint57 4 жыл бұрын

2926 days for me so far. I have a healthy fear of alcohol now...and that helps me (along with other things) to stay sober. When I was drinking I wasn’t afraid to die...I was afraid to live.

@jluecht1 4 жыл бұрын

D.P.T. 1595 days for me.

@Andrew_Sowala 6 ай бұрын

A year and a half without booze now. I like that they touched on using marijuana as an aide to sobriety from alcohol. It helped get me out of harder hitting habits as well. You'd have a point if you don't think sobriety with marijuana is sobriety at all, but I'd still disagree, in my own experience.

@thejtd21 4 жыл бұрын

Really needed this advice today. I love hof and sleep

@voltmandk.h.sherman777 4 жыл бұрын

Happy new year to both of you! Health and happiness be with you guys! Take care dudes, Metally yours, V.K.H.S.

@mikec2685 Жыл бұрын

He looks great here, best of luck to you Matt!!

@derekwhite9828 Жыл бұрын

Matt Pike continues to inspire me! I made the decision to quit drinking many times before it finally became the norm. Hang in there if you know it's the right decision for yourself. I'm at almost 7 years after a solid decade of black out binge drinking.