DISGRACELAND AC/DC pt. 1: A Satanic Serial Killer, A Police Man Hunt, and a Media Witch Hunt
Oct 31, 2025
Discover the chilling connection between AC/DC and notorious serial killer Richard Ramirez. A seemingly innocent hat becomes a pivotal piece of evidence, drawing the band into a media frenzy linking them to Satanism. Explore Ramirez’s dark beliefs and obsession with the band while he prowled to their haunting songs. Delve into how AC/DC's rebellious image resonated with disaffected youth and witness the sensationalist headlines that mischaracterized their music. The intertwining stories of rock and crime create a gripping narrative of fame and infamy.
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Media Created A Sensational Satan Narrative
- The media prioritized a sensational narrative linking AC/DC to satanism over the band's actual working-class, playful identity.
- That narrative overrode nuance and turned harmless imagery into evidence of demonic influence.
AC/DC's Darkness Was Mostly Theatrical
- Despite dark themes, AC/DC were essentially a fun, straightforward rock band rooted in working-class values.
- Their style aligned more with Chuck Berry's rock roots than with genuine occult or satanic practice.
Ramirez Wore An ACDC Hat While Hunting
- Richard Ramirez wore a near-black AC/DC hat and blasted the band's music while committing crimes in the mid-1980s.
- He believed AC/DC's songs, especially Highway to Hell and Night Prowler, spoke to him and steadied his actions.
