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This trope is often the result of [[Faux Symbolism]] when bands invoke Judeo-Christian motifs solely for show/aesthetic appeal and people take the imagery literally. Also compare [[Everyone Is Jesus in Purgatory]], another common explanation for this trope.

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* [[The Band]] often used Christian or Biblical imagery. Their most famous song, "The Weight", is a good example ("I pulled into Nazareth..."), see also "Daniel and the Sacred Harp", others.

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** Ironically, as of 2010, lead vocalist Ed Kowalczyk is now a legit Christian rock musician; songs on his solo debut include "Zion" and "In Your Light" as well as lead single "Grace".

* [[Bob Dylan (Music)|Bob Dylan]] incorporates biblical allusions into a lot of his music, but only the albums recorded during his late-'70s/early'80s "born again" period (''Slow Train Coming'', ''Saved'', ''Shot of Love'') can really be considered Christian Rock in an overt sense.

* Despite some of their songs(and the fact that Ace and Peter are Christians) , [[Kiss]] is not religious rock. They are all religious (for instance, Gene Simmons is a fairly serious Jew), but that isn't the focus of their music. The above song was a cover of an Argent song. It's a song about rock and roll, not God.

* Despite some of their songs (and the fact that Ace and Peter are Christians) , [[Kiss]] is not religious rock. They are all religious (for instance, Gene Simmons is a fairly serious Jew), but that isn't the focus of their music. The above song was a cover of an Argent song. It's a song about rock and roll, not God.

** KISS, in fact, was once rumored to be a ''Satanic'' band by the [[Moral Guardians]] of Christendom. "'''K'''nights '''I'''n '''S'''atan's '''S'''ervice", remember?

** Which is ironic that KISS was demonized (no pun intended) by some members of the church so much despite the fact that they were strictly anti-drugs, among other things.

** Which is ironic that KISS was [[Demonization|demonized]] (no pun intended) by some members of the church so much despite the fact that they were strictly anti-drugs, among other things.

** One song, "I Confess", on ''Carnival Of Souls'' was cowritten with Christian artist Ken Tamplin.

* Hirax, an American [[Thrash Metal]] band, has been called Christian for songs like "Demon's Evil Forces" where their singer plays God, so to speak with the lines "You will go down, down to the demons, and when you get there, you'll be in Hell" and "You must believe in me my son, I am the Lord God, the Holy One"... They have since denied direct involvement in the Christian music scene, though some of their members are indeed Christian.