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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.

* Live is sometimes thought of as a Christian band, and Ed Kowalcyk specifically said that "I Alone" was written about the Christian church.

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* The [[Metalcore]] band Across Five Aprils never intended to be a Christian band, but frequently ended up playing with Christian bands and by fluke even at a Christian fest, lending to misconception that they were. This no doubt led to quite a confusion when they released songs with titles like "Tallahassee Is For Hookers".

* Post-rock group A Silver Mt. Zion has been mistaken for being a Christian band [http://www.archive.org/details/asmz2006-08-21.m300.flacf at least once (track 4)] simply because of their name. The group does use Judeo-Christian imagery [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ez6p0Y8Qng a little here and there], but primary vocalist Efrim Menuck, while Jewish in descent and culture, has claimed to be an atheist on more than once occasion.

* Moving Mountains are occasionally mistaken for a Christian band due to a name that could be a Bible reference and frequent references to the Bible and spirituality in their lyrics, but the band says that they are not heavily religious or a Christian band. They also have used the word [[Precision F Strike|"fuck"]] in their lyrics as well...

* Moving Mountains are occasionally mistaken for a Christian band due to a name that could be a Bible reference and frequent references to the Bible and spirituality in their lyrics, but the band says that they are not heavily religious or a Christian band. They also have used the word [[Precision F-Strike|"fuck"]] in their lyrics as well...

* Despite their name, Aussie [[Psychedelic Rock|psych rockers]] The Church aren't Christian Rock, tho they've veered tangentially into such territory on rare occasions. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw9s7Md210k "Radiance".]

* In This Moment can be considered this, especially with their song "Ashes". The song is about the Apocalypse, and the bridge (below) even makes a reference to the star Wormwood.