"Religion is the opiate of the people," said philosopher, scholar, and architect of communism Karl Marx, a notion that the hard-hitting Los Angeles-based industrial-goth-alternative metal outfit
Opiate for the Masses bring to their uncompromising approach to songwriting and recording, as well as their electrifying live shows. Formed in 1999 by guitarist/keyboardist
Jim Kaufman and vocalist Ron Underwood, the band, whose lineup includes drummer
Chris "Seven" Antonopoulos (
Revolting Cocks) and bass player
Anna K. (
Revolting Cocks,
Drain S.T.H.), released Spore in 2005, followed by
Manifesto on the Century Media label in 2008. ~ James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide