Black Leather Jesus
Black Leather Jesus is a harsh noise 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
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Why This Artist
Black Leather Jesus has 4K listeners but only 32 platform followers (ratio 111:1) — organic discovery is doing all the work. Engagement is trending upward across releases. A noise act in the sonic world of Mk.gee and Health.
Sounds Like
Mk.gee · Health · Klaus Badelt · Miranda Lambert · Saint Motel