Metal's Edgiest Symbol Was Originally... A Sign of RESPECT?! (Inverted Cross History)

What artist or band should I highlight next?You think you know metal symbolism? Think again! 🤘On this episode of the It’s 1 Louder podcast, PJ Pat gets into the history of the most obvious symbol in the genre: the inverted cross. Turns out, before it was plastered on every black metal album cover and used to scare your grandma, it had a surprisingly wholesome origin story that dates back way before Venom or Mayhem.Get ready to feel slightly less evil but way more knowledgeable. Spoiler alert: It involves a saint being super respectful. Who knew piety could be so metal? * [00:00] Intro: You Into REALLY Heavy Metal? * [00:30] The Book That Spilled the Tea on Metal Secrets * [01:00] The Holy History of the Upside-Down Cross * [01:37] When The Metalheads Stole It (The Anti-Christian Flip) * [02:07] The OG Metal Band That Started the Trend (1969!) * [02:35] Black Metal and Death Metal's Turn to Blasphemy * [03:37] Like and Subscribe (Or The Devil Gets Your Soul)Mention Your Favorite Bands Who Use It!Let us know in the comments which band uses the inverted cross best, whether it's Sarcófago, Gorgoroth, or someone else.Sources:The info in this video comes from Codex Metallum: The Secret Art of Metal!Support the showJoin our 11 Club for free. Benefit from exclusive perks and extra merch discounts at https://its1louder.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RockwithPJPat or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its1louderpodcast/Crank it up 1 louder!