Buddhism and death metal aren’t immediately obvious bedfellows but after delving into the world of Buddhist metalheads DHARMA, it’s easy to see why it makes sense. There is a dark, ferocious and frankly ‘metal’ side to buddhist scripture and that is exactly what DHARMA lean into. With lyrics sung (/screamed) in Sanskrit and Mandarin, all members of the band adhere to the basic tenets of Buddhism, with the blessing of a local Buddhist master teacher (Master Song, of Taipei), and all members have taken refuge in the Three Jewels (the Buddhist path).
