Christian Death is an American deathrock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1978. The band was founded and fronted by Rozz Williams. Christian Death is most notable for their first album Only Theatre of Pain and are known for being a highly influential act within the deathrock genre, as well as one of the initial wave of American goth bands.
After the release of their third album, Ashes, Williams left the band in 1985. He was replaced by guitarist Valor Kand as the lead vocalist.
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