History of the 90s

Heavy Metal on Trial | 97

Aug 23, 2023
Guest
David Van Taylor
David Van Taylor, an Emmy nominated Showrunner/Director, discusses the historic legal battle that put heavy metal on trial in the 90s. He explores the lawsuit against Judas Priest, who were accused of using subliminal messages in their music causing two fans to form a suicide pact. The podcast dives into the aftermath of the lawsuit, the impact on the music industry, and the legacy of the trial.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Alleged Pact
03:20 • 4min
3
Lawsuit over Suicide Solution and Subliminal Messages
07:22 • 3min
4
The Trial of Judas Priest
10:09 • 15min
5
The Judgment, Impact, and Legacy of the Judas Priest Trial
25:24 • 4min