This 1995 album marked a stylistic shift for Cathedral, incorporating more prominent progressive and psychedelic elements into their signature doom metal sound. It represents a pivotal moment in their discography, moving beyond their earlier, more traditional doom metal roots.
- "The Carnival Bizarre" was released on October 1, 1995, via TOY’S FACTORY in Japan and Earache Records in Europe.
- The album features a guest appearance by Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi on the track "Serpent (The Glory of the Serpent)".
- This album saw Cathedral further explore lyrical themes rooted in occultism, mysticism, and folklore, a departure from the more horror-centric themes of their earlier work.
Hailing from Coventry, England, Cathedral is a pioneering doom metal band known for its heavy, psychedelic, and often sludgy sound. Formed in 1989 by Lee Dorrian, they emerged as a significant force in the early 1990s doom metal revival.
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