Father Dionysios Tabakis releases acclaimed album Paradise Metal, defying church norms
Father Dionysios Tabakis, a Greek Orthodox priest, has gained acclaim for his debut album, Paradise Metal, released in April 2023. The album, blending doom metal and religious dubstep, received a critics’ score of 7.6 from Pitchfork, surpassing artists like Daft Punk. Tabakis aims to shift perceptions of electric guitars within the church, despite traditional opposition.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 04:00 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 04:30 UTC
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