The Lords of the New Church's debut album, "Is Nothing Sacred?", offers a potent blend of post-punk intensity and darkly theatrical rock, establishing their unique place in the 1980s alternative music landscape.
- "Is Nothing Sacred?" was released on September 1, 1983, by A&M Records.
- The album is a key release in the early gothic rock genre, showcasing the band's raw energy and Stiv Bators' distinctive vocal delivery.
- The band's lineup at the time included former members of The Damned, Sham 69, and The Barracudas.
The Lords of the New Church were a gothic rock supergroup formed in 1981, featuring members of The Damned and Sham 69. Their sound blended post-punk and rock with dark, often theatrical, lyrical themes. This album, released in 1983, arrived as the band was solidifying its distinctive sound and image within the burgeoning gothic rock scene.
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