Artist Introduction - Nick DiSalvo of Elder

Hiwatt caught up with Elder in Sheffield for the HRH Doom Vs Stoner Festival and a spot of record shopping.
Frontman Nick DiSalvo sat down with us at Record Junkee to talk about his Hiwatt rig, Elder's musical influences and how Hiwatt became his signature sound.
With thanks to the organisers of HRH Doom Vs Stoner Festival and the good folk at Record Junkee,Sheffield for letting us film in store on a busy Saturday.
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[@CJ_Wolesz]

This is one of those bands that I hope keeps doing what they're doing for decades to come...just phenomenal.

[@bobpurcell7175]

I haven't had a singular 'favorite band' since I was fourteen. Music being so big and diverse, there's 'nobody who's kicking everybody's ass,' I reasoned...well, forty years later, there is now ☝

[@antileft6776]

DiSalvo is a genius. Endless Return. Enough said.

[@JaredCaprio]

Favorite band of all time. So happy for Nick and the boys.

[@petes2feet]

Elder is fantastic.

[@antileft6776]

Support this brilliance! Buy all merchandise. All cds. This music must be celebrated.

[@FeastOvGoreglutton]

I'm trying to listen but I keep focusing on the amazing music in the background lol. Can't wait for another Elder album.

[@butteroneverything]

Elder fucking rocks

[@carlosfierro467]

Elder fucking destroys!

[@jsliderc]

Elder. A band I travel for. Great guys ta boot.

[@kftc1980]

jsliderc Yes. I organized a family trip to Disneyland just so I could see them in San Diego. Worth it.

[@souleater1209]

Same mate, moved to 4 different countries to see em haha

[@InspiretoVictory]

Thank you so much for highlighting this band. I've been a big fan for a while now and think they are brilliant. Nick's tone is wonderful. Articulate, open, warm and heavy sounds. It always stood out to me from other bands in the genre as it has something extra. And now I find out that something extra is a Hiwatt. Great stuff.

[@MatthewStout]

Imagine him and dirty B Hinds jamming together. Oooof

[@alexanderbrambrink858]

HIWATT ist schon was Feines hoffe Du hast viel Freude damit Nick

[@jasonharley8230]

what can I say about this great band, best sound I've heard in years

[@antileft6776]

Absolutely one of the best bands in the world.

[@Jamesp1972]

Genius guy - and I love his shout/singing too

[@paradox7743]

Elder is Beyond any Genre-Yes 2007 they start off as a Stoner Rock outfit but These Dudes are constantly Evolving.I picked up The Gold & Silver Session's(2019)-Holy Shit-This was a revelation to me.Illusory Motion sounds like the state of ONENESS-complete Zen,Optimistic Ecstatic Satisfaction of Vibration's.Yeah-Their that Fuckin' Great-They have @ times a Lush Psychedelic organic atmosphere & then hit you w/ Blisstering Rock Overload.Gotta see them live/My Favorite "new" band. Di Salvo weaves some of the most incredible guitar force heard in a long time...

[@corentinhaegeli5542]

the best modern band around !

[@mkocja]

Amazing band!

[@gim5555]

This band is amazing.

[@RebelBeaNz]

Nick, just seems like a real kool, humble kat...

[@scottyvandweller]

Great band! Nick is a brilliant guitarist.

[@ElectricosCosmos]

Elder is a great band, Knot is such a killer song.

[@philzyqotsa]

I have been a fan for 7 years their so damn good got to see them live and they singed the Vinyl I got at the show super cool nice guys one of my favorite bands I tell everyone about! Them and Weedpecker are the next huge things over the next 10 years That everyone will know like Tool.

[@simonsteamyhead5738]

Love weedpecker. So many great bands not getting airplay or recognition. Mothers cake,Witchrider,Crobot,Electric Mary,Humanotone,Molly Karloff,Mason Hill,The Stone Eye,The Re-Stoned etc

[@bennymwelch]

I had the privilege of meeting Nick at a show they played in Boise. He was just hanging out outside the venue with the band and I introduced myself to him and told him I came from out of town and he thanked me for coming out. I later went up to him when he was selling merch at the merch table and asked if I could take a picture with him. Not only did he agree, but he was extremely happy to. I chatted with him for a bit about how long he had been playing guitar and how he got into playing stoner metal. So awesome that the guy was so open to talking to and interacting with fans. I can tell he finds a lot of meaning in inspiring people with his music. Real awesome and inspirational dude.

[@wendyyvonne]

If you are new to Elder, just know that they are an absolutely phenomenal band! They are on another level! Saw them last month with Belzebong in Hamtramck (just outside of Detroit), Michigan. So trippy and dreamy. Their music takes you to another state, no drugs needed! Bravo!

[@thedigitalemotion]

One thing I've noticed in my years of listening to great bands. They all love Thin Lizzy. Phil's blood runs through them all. KUDOS!

[@arturgalstyan2049]

Elder the best

Hopefully one day I will se these guys here in Brazil! Love u all! Great music!

[@mr.timebombman2230]

These guys made me get back into writing and playing again after years of putting down the guitar.

[@PeteSanctions]

Tool's most recent Tour brought me here!

[@nickclement]

10/10

[@kennyloggins465]

Loving your videos

[@Majnun74]

Elder is Mournblade to Black Pyramid’s Stormbringer.

[@jackcarolina856]

KILLER BAND !!! TORRIFIED !!!!!!

[@nicknancs]

So happy that Nick’s getting some love. Incredible songwriter & an incredible band. Onya Hiwatt.