Greek Orthodox Priest Becomes Cult Doom Metal Star

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Father Dionysios Tabakis, a 53-year-old Greek Orthodox priest, has gained cult status with his home-recorded doom metal album, 'Paradise Metal.' The album, blending religious themes with heavy metal, Christmas carols, and dubstep, received a 7.6 score from Pitchfork, surpassing releases by Aphex Twin and Daft Punk.
Tabakis aims to challenge the church's traditional view of secular music as satanic.

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Father Dionysios Tabakis, a 53-year-old Greek Orthodox priest, has gained cult status with his home-recorded doom metal album, 'Paradise Metal.' The album, blending religious themes with heavy metal, Christmas carols, and dubstep, received a 7.6 score from Pitchfork, surpassing releases by Aphex Twin and Daft Punk. Tabakis aims to challenge the church's traditional view of secular music as satanic.

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