Black Metal in Tokyo: A Scene Report
What does Tokyo black metal actually look like? Venues, bands, bills, and how it works. A scene report from Worship Pain.
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Show reports, release notes, road notes, and recording notes.
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Shows, releases, and notes from the band.
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Taipei Black Order Propaganda at Revolver
Taipei Revolver, June 22, 2024. Spectral Wound, kokeshi, Efflore, and Worship Pain on one bill.
Karras at Earthdom
Earthdom, January 25, 2024. Karras from Paris, plus Congregation, Vomitfall, Terror Squad, and Worship Pain.
Starless, Endless
Three tracks. February 3, 2023. The current release and the clearest entry point into the band.
Pain As Teacher
Released February 22, 2020. Six tracks, longer drag, heavier repetition, same direct hit.
Recording Notes
The records get larger by leaving more in the song and less in the way.
Road Notes: Taipei
Travel, load-in, set time, room, out. The Taipei date kept the process simple.
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