The sixth album from John Zorn's "Moonchild" project. This one features Mike Patton, John Medeski, Trevor Dunn, and Joey Baron. The record is about the Knights Templar, an enigmatic warrior cult established in 1128 and excommunicated in 1312 for heresy. While I can't explain how specifically the songs relate to this theme, I can tell you that this album is a total blast from start to finish. Full of tempo and genre switches, and Mike Patton's nearly inhuman vocals, Templars: In Sacred Blood is a consistently enjoyable record that keeps you guessing at every turn. It's not as extreme as the band's previous releases, though (there are actual lyrics!)
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