By Jai That Aussie Metal Guy | Crannk.com
Brazilian death metal juggernaut Ophiolatry are back with a venomous new visual assault. Their latest single, “Jesus Complex,” taken from the band’s long-awaited album Serpent’s Verdict (out June 6, 2025 via WormHoleDeath Records), delivers a harrowing dive into identity, control, and religious indoctrination.
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Following April’s punishing single “Death Tour”, “Jesus Complex” marks another sonic and visual step forward for the band. Rooted in brutal technicality and now layered with tribal rhythms and eerie atmospherics, the track shows an evolution in Ophiolatry’s sound since their cult 2008 album Transmutation.
The concept behind “Jesus Complex” is just as chilling as the riffs themselves:
“You wake up, go out, and discover that everyone is wearing a Jesus mask. His gaze pierces you deeply… You look in the mirror and see that you are also wearing the mask.”
This nightmarish scenario unfolds into a metaphor about conformity, imposed faith, and the loss of identity under religious pressure. With “Jesus Complex”, Ophiolatry deliver more than just a track—they offer a psychological ritual, where sound and image work hand-in-hand to drag you into the depths of spiritual corruption.
Fans of Death, Deicide, and Cryptopsy will feel right at home in the chaotic storm of bludgeoning drums, jagged riffs, and ferocious vocal proclamations that define this release. But there’s a deeper intent here—“Jesus Complex” isn’t just a brutal track, it’s part of a carefully constructed experience leading into the full album Serpent’s Verdict.
🔥 Missed the first single?
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