
Father Dionysios Tabakis, Greek Orthodox Priest Behind Acclaimed Drone Metal Album, Readies First Live ShowFather Dionysios Tabakis, a 53-year-old Greek Orthodox priest, has gained internet fame with his debut drone metal album "Paradise Metal" — a devotional, microtonal album that blends his religious vocation with experimental metal music. Despite never having played a live show, he is now preparing for his first live performance, marking a unique crossover between Orthodox Christianity and the metal genre.Stereogum·Jun 15, 2026