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Dead Reptile Shrine
Dead Reptile Shrine came out of the American underground in the late 1980s, led by Scott "Magus" Carlson. Their sound pulled from deathrock and industrial...
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A Hymn To O.S.I.R.I.S.
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Affection For The Energy Body
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Cremation (Death Of Mr. Assuan)
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A Hymn To O.S.I.R.I.S.
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Affection For The Energy Body
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Cremation (Death Of Mr. Assuan)
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Kummituspaikka / Intiaanipolku
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Observatorivm Tenebrarvm et Daemonarvm
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Of Sniffing The Air
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Offerings
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Our Feast Of Victory
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Sylvan Night
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Tonttukirkko
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Trolls, Skulls and Mysterious Grave
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Dead Reptile Shrine came out of the American underground in the late 1980s, led by Scott "Magus" Carlson. Their sound pulled from deathrock and industrial noise, with songs like "A Hymn To O.S.I.R.I.S." and "Cremation (Death Of Mr. Assuan)" leaning into themes of ritual and the occult. They put out records like "The Dead Reptile Shrine" in 1989 and "Death Temple" in 1991.
Their live shows were known for intense visuals, and the lyrics sometimes drew criticism from conservative circles. The band's 1993 release "A Hymn To O.S.I.R.I.S." became a kind of anthem for that darker, ritualistic side of their work. Other tracks, such as "Affection For The Energy Body" and "Observatorivm Tenebrarvm et Daemonarvm," kept exploring those murky, experimental territories.
Carlson handled vocals, guitar, and keyboards, with Tracy High on bass. They didn't really fit into any one scene, which made them a polarizing but persistent presence through the early and mid-1990s.
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