Name: The Iron Mask
Brand: Christian Death

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CLE3318.1

Colour

Purple

Colour details

Silver/Purple Splatter

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

889466331817

Total Cap

Purple LP

Artist

Christian Death

Genre US

Label US

Cleopatra

Christian Death is a death rock band formed in October 1979 in Los Angeles, California. The group was founded by vocalist Rozz Williams, bassist James McGearty, drummer George Belanger, and guitarist Jay from the previous band Daucus Karota. After going on hiatus briefly in 1981, they reformed with Rikk Agnew replacing Jay on guitar. Over the years, there were several lineup changes and tensions within the band. In 1985, Rozz left just before a European tour, leaving Valor as the sole proprietor of Christian Death.

In 1991, Valor's second wife Maitri joined the project and this new version of Christian Death combined dark heavy metal influences with Gothic rock. Meanwhile, Rozz and Rikk Agnew also played reunion shows using the name Christian Death but faced legal issues with Valor over ownership of the band name. Unfortunately, Rozz committed suicide in 1998.

Despite these challenges, Valor and Maitri continue to record and tour as Christian Death today. Their music is characterized by classical forays mixed with Gothic rock elements that have made them one of the most influential bands in their genre.

New Wave / Post Punk

This landmark album saw Rozz Williams take control of Christian Death and launch a new wave of gothic music in the US. Originally released in 1992, this album continues to be the introductory release for new discoverers of both the incredibly gifted and mourned vocalist Rozz Williams as well as the legendary Christian Death.

The Iron Mask

Music US