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Black Leather Jesus is a harsh noise wall group originally from Houston, Texas. The group was founded by Richard Ramirez in 1989,[2] who fronts the band alongside partner Sean E. Matzus and various other musicians assisting. At one point, the band had 14 members. The group's themes focus on S&M and the gay leather subculture. It was inspired by the kidnapping of Colleen Stan.[3]
Black Leather Jesus | |
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| Origin | Houston, Texas, US |
| Genres | Harsh noise wall[1] |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Deadline Recordings, Next Halloween |
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Black Leather Jesus opened for Sonic Youth in Marfa, Texas in 2007.[4] Black Leather Jesus has done releases with Merzbow, Incapacitants, Blue Sabbath Black Cheer, The Haters and M.S.B.R. among several others. The band is presently based near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
References
edit- ^ Williams, Russel (22 May 2014) Live Report: Harsh Noise Wall Festival III. The Quietus. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- ^ Richardson, Nick (September 2010). "Flesh Puppets: Medusa". The Wire (Issue 319). p. 63.
- ^ Rounder, Jef (2 September 2011) Black Leather Jesus: The Most Horrifying Origin Story Ever. Houston Press. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
- ^ Schroeder, Audra (8 October 2007) Starving and Art in Marfa, Texas. The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
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