This 1991 album from the doom metal pioneers captures the band in a period of raw, unvarnished aggression, a slight departure from their earlier, more languid work.
- "Heavier Than Thou" was released on July 1, 1991, by SST Records.
- The album showcases Saint Vitus's signature slow, heavy riffing combined with a more direct and intense vocal delivery.
- This release followed their 1990 album "V.I. "
Saint Vitus is a pioneering American doom metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1979. They are best known for their slow, heavy, and often melancholic sound that heavily influenced the genre. Saint Vitus released "Heavier Than Thou" in 1991, a period when the band was exploring a slightly more aggressive edge while remaining true to their signature doom metal sound.
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