(August 2024) Episode 592 of the “opus project” is CHURCH OF MISERY, a doom/stoner metal band from Japan, and a damn fine one. Tons of heavy loud low fuzz. Their Black Sabbath-philia is clear not just in their sound but in their album covers (see below). They are also distinctive in dedicating their song titles and lyrics to serial killers and mass murderers. I have a preference their earlier, more stoner-ish material (late 90s/early 00s) to the later up-tempo offerings.
Favorite album: Master of Brutality
Favorite song: El Padrino (Adolfo De Jesus Constanzo)
Compared to expectations: ↑
Recommendation: It is an acquired taste, but I love this stuff.
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