PAUL CHAIN VIOLET THEATRE
Detaching From Satan

CD
Markuee
2010 (1984)

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Certainly one of doom metal's most sainted cult heroes, Paul Chain has given us some remarkable work over the years. This EP was widely reviewed in indie metal zines WAY back in the day, but many seemed baffled by it's lo-fi but passionate take on NWOBHM style doom. There's also a strain of Italian prog rock running through the band, inspired no doubt by Goblin, at least in part. The genuine morbid/eerie feel of the songs, which benefit from the poverty metal production job here, is totally authentic. Surely The epic "17 Day" is the highlight, a morose but deftly hymn of slow metal charm. Excellent, individual work. Fans of contemporary doom (Witchfinder General, Trouble, Pentagram, Dream Death) will enjoy this a lot. 2010 reissue featuring nearly 50 minutes of bonus material.

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