43 years ago (24 March 1982), Christian Death released its debut album, "Only Theatre of Pain". It is considered by most critics to be the harbinger of the deathrock style of music, as well as being highly influential on the American gothic music scene.
In its retrospective review, Record Collector wrote, "Only Theatre of Pain's influence should not be underestimated." The A.V. Club wrote that, of the group's musical peers, "none had exemplified the nascent subgenre [gothic rock] with as much sinew, vision, and iconoclasm", calling it "a depraved masterpiece".
R.I.P. Rozz Williams, singer of Christian Death (November 6, 1963 – April 1, 1998)