James Harbeck @sesquiotic.bsky.social

The metal-and-studs look of heavy metal in the ’80s got its start from Judas Priest, and specifically its lead singer, Rob Halford, who—though he didn't publicly come out until 1998—was an avid member of the local gay leather scene, which is where the look came from. (Straight fans were oblivious.)

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