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Ever since the early days of shock rock in the 1970s, politicians have used it to advocate for the censorship of the music industry | Ever since the early days of shock rock in the 1970s, politicians have used it to advocate for the censorship of the music industry<ref>https://www.wweek.com/music/2017/08/07/rape-rock-band-booked-by-portland-venue-protests-follow</ref>, but backlash has steadily reduced ever since. | ||
During the height of the Mentors, they were invited to the Hot Seat TV show to be interviewed by host Wally George where they were repeatedly denounced and the lead singer's black hood used for concealing the members' identity was snatched off. Because of the conflict between the host and the audience which was actively rallying in favor of the band, the interview was forced to end prematurely.<ref>https://fstube.net/w/6qiVxpMY7VwXuURtAtDYaP</ref> | During the height of the Mentors, they were invited to the Hot Seat TV show to be interviewed by host Wally George where they were repeatedly denounced and the lead singer's black hood used for concealing the members' identity was snatched off. Because of the conflict between the host and the audience which was actively rallying in favor of the band, the interview was forced to end prematurely.<ref>https://fstube.net/w/6qiVxpMY7VwXuURtAtDYaP</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 18:10, 18 December 2024
Rape Rock or Shock Rock is a subgenre of rock and heavy metal music that sets it's focus on shock value, often times displaying offensive, violent and sexually suggestive lyrics paired with dynamic music[1]
The Mentors, a heavy metal band originally formed in May 1976 in Seattle, Washington is known for having created and popularized the "Rape Rock" genre and played an identifiable role in pushing the boundaries of freedom of speech.[2]
Censorship
Ever since the early days of shock rock in the 1970s, politicians have used it to advocate for the censorship of the music industry[3], but backlash has steadily reduced ever since.
During the height of the Mentors, they were invited to the Hot Seat TV show to be interviewed by host Wally George where they were repeatedly denounced and the lead singer's black hood used for concealing the members' identity was snatched off. Because of the conflict between the host and the audience which was actively rallying in favor of the band, the interview was forced to end prematurely.[4]
Notable Rape Rock Bands & Artists
- GG Allin
- "You'll know the feel of my whip cracking on your ass
- I'd love to shove my shot glass up your tight, tight ass
- Stick a knife in your nipples 'till you can't take no more
- Pissing in your mouth, bitch - let's gangbang this whore"[5]
- The Mentors
- Round up all glam faggots and put em in a cage
- So the hetero Mentors can rock the stage
- Heterosexuals have the right to rock
- Wanna see a girl with a pussy and not a cock[6]
- The Raunchous Brothers
- "You are of the weaker gender
- I am a horny sex offender
- Face it, bitch, there's no escape
- Tonight you're gonna get raped"[7]
References
- ↑ https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/290531
- ↑ https://www.wweek.com/music/2017/08/18/portland-filmmaker-behind-a-documentary-on-rape-rock-band-the-mentors-issues-statement-on-threatened-protest
- ↑ https://www.wweek.com/music/2017/08/07/rape-rock-band-booked-by-portland-venue-protests-follow
- ↑ https://fstube.net/w/6qiVxpMY7VwXuURtAtDYaP
- ↑ https://genius.com/Gg-allin-im-a-rapist-lyrics
- ↑ https://genius.com/Mentors-heterosexuals-have-the-right-to-rock-lyrics
- ↑ https://genius.com/The-raunchous-brothers-sexual-assault-lyrics