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{{Short description|American noise group}}
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| origin = [[Houston]], [[Texas]], US
| genre = [[Harsh noise wall]]<ref>Williams, Russel (22 May 2014) [http://thequietus.com/articles/15315-live-report-hnw-fest-iii Live Report: Harsh Noise Wall Festival III]. ''[[The Quietus]]''. Retrieved 5 May 2021.</ref>
| years_active = 1989–present
| label = Deadline Recordings, Next Halloween
| associated_acts = [[Werewolf Jerusalem]]
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* [[Richard Ramirez (musician)|Richard Ramirez]]
* Sean E. Matzus
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'''Black Leather Jesus''' is a [[harsh noise wall]] group originally from [[Houston, Texas]]. The group was founded by [[Richard Ramirez (musician)|Richard Ramirez]] in 1989,<ref>Richardson, Nick (September 2010). "Flesh Puppets: Medusa". The Wire (Issue 319). p. 63.</ref> 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 [[Sadomasochism|S&M]] and the [[Leather subculture|gay leather subculture]]. It was inspired by the [[kidnapping of Colleen Stan]].<ref>Rounder, Jef (2 September 2011) [http://www.houstonpress.com/music/black-leather-jesus-the-most-horrifying-origin-story-ever-6760212 Black Leather Jesus: The Most Horrifying Origin Story Ever]. ''[[Houston Press]]''. Retrieved 9 June 2017.</ref>


Black Leather Jesus opened for [[Sonic Youth]] in [[Marfa, Texas]] in 2007.<ref>Schroeder, Audra (8 October 2007) [https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/music/2007-10-08/548276/ Starving and Art in Marfa, Texas.] ''[[The Austin Chronicle]]''. Retrieved 9 June 2017.</ref> 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]].
Black Leather Jesus is a [[noise music|harsh noise]] group originally from Houston, Texas. The group was founded by [[Richard Ramirez (musician)]] in 1989. The group's themes focus on [[Sadomasochism|S&M]] and the gay leather subculture. The band is fronted by couple Richard Ramirez and Sean E. Matzus with various musicians assisting. At one point, the band had 14 members at one time. Black Leather Jesus opened for Sonic Youth in Marfa, TX in 2007. <ref>https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/music/2007-10-08/548276/</ref>
The name came from the terrifying story of Colleen Stan.
<ref>http://www.houstonpress.com/music/black-leather-jesus-the-most-horrifying-origin-story-ever-6760212</ref>
Black Leather Jesus has done releases with Merzbow, Incapacitants, Blue Sabbath Black Cheer, The Haters, M.S.B.R., and many others. The band is now based near Pittsburgh, PA.


==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.discogs.com/artist/73139-Black-Leather-Jesus Black Leather Jesus discography]


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Latest revision as of 02:34, 23 September 2024

Black Leather Jesus
OriginHouston, Texas, US
GenresHarsh noise wall[1]
Years active1989–present
LabelsDeadline Recordings, Next Halloween
Members

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 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

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  1. ^ Williams, Russel (22 May 2014) Live Report: Harsh Noise Wall Festival III. The Quietus. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  2. ^ Richardson, Nick (September 2010). "Flesh Puppets: Medusa". The Wire (Issue 319). p. 63.
  3. ^ Rounder, Jef (2 September 2011) Black Leather Jesus: The Most Horrifying Origin Story Ever. Houston Press. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
  4. ^ Schroeder, Audra (8 October 2007) Starving and Art in Marfa, Texas. The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
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