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Black Leather Jesus is a harsh noise group from Houston, Texas. The group was founded by [[Richard Ramirez (musician)]]. The group's theme focuses on gay leather culture.
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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
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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]].

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

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[[Category:American noise rock music groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Houston]]
[[Category:LGBTQ-themed musical groups]]
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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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