June 18th, 2022 - The Granary In The House Of God

 

Good evening metal maniacs and craft beer freaks! The Meista is here tonight rocking the hell out with a pairing of the wonderful "House Of God" by King Diamond (22 years old today!) and a tasty and crisp Granary Kellerbier from T.F. Brewing Company!!  HELL. YES.

Album Info:

• Artist: King Diamond
• Title: "House Of God"
• Recorded: February through April 2000 at Nomad Recording Studio in Carrollton, Texas
• Release date: June 20th, 2000 (9th studio album by King Diamond)
• Record company: Metal Blade Records
• Production: Kol Marshall, Andy La Rocque, and King Diamond
• Album cover art: Brian J. Ames (art direction), Alex Solca (photography), and Pat Wallace (photography)
• Personnel: King Diamond (vocals), Glen Drover (guitars), aul David Harbour (bass), John Luke Hébert (drums), and Andy La Rocque (guitars)
• Guest musician: Livia Zita (additional vocals)
• Musical style: Heavy metal
• Sound: Characterized by the King's extensive and unique vocals (and most notably his insane falsetto) coupled by the powerfully intense and complex musicianship of the band, the sound on "House Of God" is brilliantly executed metal album with Hébert's machine gun fire drumming, Harbour's wonderfully thunderous bass, and the wonderfully soaring guitar of La Rocque and Drover.
• Major themes: A concept album about the legends and conspiracy theories of the Rennes-le-Château, themes on the album include the occult, evil, supernatural forces, darkness, death, love, loss, sorrow, deception, betrayal, etc.
• Tracks:  

1. "Upon The Cross"
2. "The Trees Have Eyes"
3. "Follow The Wolf"
4. "House Of God"
5. "Black Devil"
6. "The Pact"
7. "Goodbye"
8. "Just A Shadow"
9. "Help!!!"
10. "Passage To Hell"
11. "Catacomb"
    
12. "This Place Is Terrible"
13. "Peace Of Mind"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: T.F. Brewing (Salt Lake City, Utah)
• Website: www.tfbrewing.com
• Brew: Granary Kellerbier
• Style: German Lager
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 4.7% 
• Pour: The Granary Kellerbier pours a clear golden-yellow with a billowy, bright white, 2+ finger head with great sustain and lots of sticky, layered lacing.
• Nose: The nose is grainy, bready, toasty, and slightly sweet.  There are aromas of toasted bread, cereal, summer grass, Pilsner malt, a touch of caramel, and a slight hint of sulfur.
• Taste: The taste of the Granary Kellerbier follows the nose with lots of grainy, bready, and grassy flavors.  There are notes of crackery biscuit, toasted sourdough bread, and grassy hops.
• Mouthfeel: Light to medium in body and well-carbonated, the mouthfeel of the Granary Kellerbier is very crisp, yet smooth, and with a clean, dry finish.

Overall pairing: The Granary Kellerbier is a perfect crushable foil for the beautifully dark and powerful metal attack of the legendary King Diamond on his "House Of God" album!  'Nuff said! 

Cheers!!  Hails!!