Christian Death

Christian Death is an American deathrock band formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1979. The band was fronted and founded by Rozz Williams and featured former Adolescents guitarist Rikk Agnew, bassist James McGearty and drummer George Belanger. Christian Death is most notable for their debut studio album Only Theatre of Pain (1982), which was a major event in the birth of gothic rock and deathrock subculture within the United States and beyond. The original band broke up in 1983 amid band infighting and drug abuse.

Influenced by: Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Adolescents

Active:

1979-1983

Scene:

Los Angeles

• Eagles of Death MetalThu, Aug 13
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• Dying FetusFri, Sep 18
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• Dying WishMon, Nov 16
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• Dead On A SundayTue, Oct 20
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• Grateful JedSun, Jul 12
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• Corpse PileTue, Jul 14
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• Death Cab for CutieTue, Jul 21
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• DeteriorationFri, Sep 18
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