*When The Kite String Pops* is the debut studio album by Acid Bath, an American band from Louisiana that has played a significant role in the sludge metal genre. The album was released in 1994 as a double LP and is regarded as an underground classic and an early example of the genre. The music on the album is characterised by a unique blend of sludge metal, death metal, gothic rock, blues, grunge, southern rock and industrial influences. Acid Bath manage to bring these diverse styles together in a sultry and at times dark atmosphere, in which heavy guitars, raw vocals and experimental passages alternate. The album is notorious for its provocative artwork, created by John Wayne Gacy, a notorious American serial killer. *When The Kite String Pops* quickly attracted attention due to its controversial artwork and unconventional approach to metal. It has since achieved cult status and impresses with its daring creative choices and haunting atmosphere. With this album, Acid Bath managed to exert a lasting influence on the alternative metal and underground scenes.
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