Paul Chain Violet Theatre

Italian multi-instrumentalist Paolo Catena, known as Paul Chain, was a founding member of Death SS and led the project Paul Chain Violet Theatre. He is noted for early doom-metal work and extensive experimentation across heavy, psychedelic and ambient forms.

Founder of Death SS; released Detaching From Satan (1984), In The Darkness (1986) and Opera 4th (1987) under the Paul Chain Violet Theatre name. Known for a persistent thematic focus on Death and for combining Sabbath-inspired doom with psychedelic and experimental elements.

Reviews present Paul Chain Violet Theatre as a pivotal, innovative voice in Italian doom and experimental heavy music. Critics highlight the break from Death SS, a persistent obsession with Death, and strong Sabbathian and psychedelic influences. Key releases praised are Detaching From Satan (1984), In The Darkness (1986) and Opera 4th (1987). The material is described as dark, melancholic, and forward-looking.

For:Fans of doom metal, heavy and experimental rock, collectors of Italian underground metal.