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Arizona Shooter Listened to Diabolical Heavy Metal Band

By Diana Anderson

It turns out that the man responsible for taking six innocent lives and injuring thirteen others enjoyed listening not to conservative talk shows, but to diabolical heavy metal bands.

According to parents of one of Jared Loughner’s friends, “The boys listened to the heavy metal band Slipknot and progressive rockers. . . studied the form of meditative movement called tai chi, and watched and discussed movies.”

Slipknot is well known for referring to each band member by a number rather than a name, performing in matching jumpsuits or uniforms, and wearing what the New York Times has accurately labeled, “gruesome masks.”

Slipknot’s lyrics are filled with enraged and unbridled violence, including “(Expletive) it all! (Expletive) the world! (Expletive) everything that you stand for!” and “How many times have you wanted to kill/Everything and everyone – say you’ll do it but never will.” The band members also refer to their fans as “maggots.” (It’s interesting to note that the pop phenomenon Lady Gaga has ascribed the term “little monsters” to her adoring millions.)

Nearly eight years ago in May 2003, two Slipknot fans – Jason Harris (20) and Amber Riley (16) led Terry Taylor (22) on a late-night walk in a park in San Bernardino, California. The San Bernardino Sun reported on June 26 of that year, “They carried butcher knives and sang a song by the death metal band Slipknot as they lured their friend to his death, police say.”

The San Bernardino County Deputy District Attorney said the killers listened to Slipknot’s song, “Disasterpeice,” whose lyrics describe slitting a victim’s throat and the phrase, “You’ll never get out cuz you were never alive.”

Harris and Riley, horribly and irrevocably influenced by the diabolical lyrics of a depraved rock band, were both convicted of murder.

– Source: CNS News, 01/19/11.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

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