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Church of Misery is a japanese doom metal band with a specific extra-groovy sound that is often described as “stoner doom” but the band tends to snub this term saying “We hate trend. We hate corporate attitude. We hate the word ‘stoner’. Death to false stoners!! Let there be DOOM!!” (citation from the Master of Brutality album cover artwork notes).
Band was formed in 1996 in Tokyo by bassist Tatsu Mikami (ex-Salem) and guitarist Tomohiro Nishimura, line-up was completed with singer Nobukazu Chow and drummer Hideki Shimizu. Band’s raw and groovy style of doom metal rooted in 70s heavy rock with psychedelic feel and their notable lyrics mostly based on the famous serial killers’ characters soon founded out the way into the hearts of the underground metal fans all over the world even though the band didn’t play anywhere outside Japan until 2005. Band recorded first album entitled “Volume 1” at their live performance in Tokyo in 1996 for the DOOM RECORDS planning to release it in 1997 but the record company cancelled it fooling people who pre-ordered this album, and then released it as a rare unofficial bootleg. Next 1998 year three songs by Church Of Misery appeared on “Doomsday Recitation” compilation, soon this was followed by “Born Too Late” - the split record with canadian band Sheavy which included Saint Vitus’War Is Our Destiny song cover version.
Band was formed in 1996 in Tokyo by bassist Tatsu Mikami (ex-Salem) and guitarist Tomohiro Nishimura, line-up was completed with singer Nobukazu Chow and drummer Hideki Shimizu. Band’s raw and groovy style of doom metal rooted in 70s heavy rock with psychedelic feel and their notable lyrics mostly based on the famous serial killers’ characters soon founded out the way into the hearts of the underground metal fans all over the world even though the band didn’t play anywhere outside Japan until 2005. Band recorded first album entitled “Volume 1” at their live performance in Tokyo in 1996 for the DOOM RECORDS planning to release it in 1997 but the record company cancelled it fooling people who pre-ordered this album, and then released it as a rare unofficial bootleg. Next 1998 year three songs by Church Of Misery appeared on “Doomsday Recitation” compilation, soon this was followed by “Born Too Late” - the split record with canadian band Sheavy which included Saint Vitus’
War Is Our Destiny song cover version.
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HappyJappyFappy wrote:
Good job Japan.
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D-A-N- wrote:
@wjelo serious rec...check out Blood Farmer's s/t. http://www.last.fm/music/Blood+Farmers
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HardRokas wrote:
@D-A-N- yeah at first I thought they were just ripping off Church of Misery with album titles like 'Master of Reality' but when I actually listened I thought they were alright
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stonedgreen wrote:
this band gives me a lot of smoke in my head, mind-blowin' shit!!!
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D-A-N- wrote:
never heard of Black Sabbath. thanks for the rec.
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HardRokas wrote:
@wjelo I heard Black Sabbath is pretty good.
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chrisbuttery wrote:
One of the best bands ever.
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wjelo wrote:
Could anyone recommend a band playing similar music? That being powerful yet catchy melodic riffs and vocals (especially on 'Master of Brutality', 'The Second Coming' and 'Master of Brutality'). Closest thing I know is Weedeater, but I'm not too fond of Dixie's singing...
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ShredsofFlesh wrote:
I am proud to say that I own a good chunk of their discography .
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HerrZodo wrote:
Road to Ruin is the best Church of Misery song by far! [2]
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cuber3 wrote:
Listening to the split with Acrimony for the first time, can't believe I ignored this release for so long, shows the church from a slightly different yet equally awesome side, while maintaining their trademark groove and bluesy riffage.
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eden_belovv wrote:
Road to Ruin is the best Church of Misery song by far!
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nyctalops wrote:
ваще четко
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Raidanzoup wrote:
I NEED to see these guys live next year.
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Destroerrr wrote:
Узнал много нового о серийных убийцах, да и сама группа порадовала
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Valenehow wrote:
The Second Coming is a fantastic record
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wizardsbong wrote:
Anyone got the re-masters? Worth a re-purchase? Or is it more like the Eyehategod remasters.. just tidying it up/better drumming clarity kinda thing?
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ShredsofFlesh wrote:
Everything I've heard from this band is amazing .
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sharynvox wrote:
http://psychorizon.wordpress.com/2011/11/19/roadburn-festival-2012-more-confirmations/
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Raidanzoup wrote:
why have I just discovered this 10 hours ago? WHY? Oh my fucking god this is good.
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Church of Misery
Kuudes Linja, Helsinki, Finland
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Church of Misery
Nuclear Nightclub, Oulu, Finland
13 going
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Church of Misery
Lutakko, Jyväskylä, Finland
16 going
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