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Satanic Panic and the PMRC

Satanic Panic and the PMRC

The Satanic Panic and the PMRC (Parents Music Resource Center) were two distinct but interconnected cultural phenomena that emerged in the United States during the 1980s, both centered around concerns related to popular culture and its perceived negative influences on society, particularly on young people. There was a surge of books, TV shows, and movies that sensationalized the idea of a hidden Satanic menace. Many heavy metal bands were easy targets and got caught up in the perception that they were “devil worshippers” or promoting satanism and spreading evil narratives. The Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) was an organization formed in 1985 by a group of prominent American women, including Tipper Gore, the wife of future Vice President Al Gore. The PMRC’s primary concern was the explicit content found in some popular music, particularly in rock and heavy metal genres. They believed that such content was harmful to children and teenagers and needed to be regulated. The PMRC made a list of songs they felt were most egregious called the “Filthy 15” which featured artists such as Prince, Judas Priest, Madonna and Black Sabbath. Hearings were held in Washington and Frank Zappa, John Denver and Dee Snider from Twisted Sister all testified. Songs featured in the show were referenced but not all were necessarily included in the PMRC’s “Filthy 15”.

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    Cause and Effect    July 22nd, 2023

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