The Greek Orthodox priest making a critically acclaimed doom metal album to challenge his church's views on electric guitars
Father Dionysios Tabakis, a Greek Orthodox priest, is challenging his church's view that electric guitars are the devil's work by creating Paradise Metal, a religious dubstep/doom metal album that has become a critically acclaimed sensation, outperforming major electronic artists. The article explores his unique mission to merge heavy music with Orthodox spirituality, his musical journey, and the cultural tension between traditional religious views and modern artistic expression.
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The guitar was made by God. The devil cannot create something. God has created all.
Techno in a monastery – are you ready?
His church thinks electric guitars are the devil's work. But Father Tabakis is on a mission to change that.
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