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Within the Cthulu Mythos, Mysteries of the Worm—in Latin, De Vermis Mysteriis—is a sinister tome of arcane knowledge. Perhaps the most dangerous within is a spell capable of summoning a star vampire from outer space. For California stoner metal legends High on Fire, it’s a psychedelic concept album about the time-traveling twin brother of Jesus Christ. Don’t worry if either of those high concepts have your head spinning; big themes be damned, De Vermis Mysteriis is a pretty kick-ass metal album. De Vermis Mysteriis gets up in your face, and it never really steps back until it’s over. This is how High on Fire sounds live, and it’s arguably the best capturing of that intensity on a record. — Consequence of Sound
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