Black Leather Jesus

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Black Leather Jesus
Origin Houston, Texas, US
Genres
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Years active1989–present
LabelsDeadline Recordings, Next Halloween
Members

Black Leather Jesus is a Harsh noise [2] group originally from Houston, Texas. The group was founded by Richard Ramirez in 1989, [3] 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. [4]

Black Leather Jesus opened for Sonic Youth in Marfa, Texas in 2007. [5] 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

  1. ↑ Williams, Russel (22 May 2014) Live Report: Harsh Noise Wall Festival III. The Quietus . Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  2. ↑ "BLACK LEATHER JESUS: Information". BLACK LEATHER JESUS. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  3. ↑ Richardson, Nick (September 2010). "Flesh Puppets: Medusa". The Wire (Issue 319). p. 63.
  4. ↑ Rounder, Jef (2 September 2011) Black Leather Jesus: The Most Horrifying Origin Story Ever. Houston Press . Retrieved 9 June 2017.
  5. ↑ Schroeder, Audra (8 October 2007) Starving and Art in Marfa, Texas. The Austin Chronicle . Retrieved 9 June 2017.


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