With making a comeback of sorts in 1984 ( , , etc.), another Los Angeles band, , couldn't have picked a better time to release its self-titled debut. By merging lyrics that dealt with the expected themes (sex, Satanism, etc.) alongside ' rough vocals and ' guitar riffing, the band sounded and looked more menacing than your average L.A. band at the time. Add to it a stage show that was gimmick-heavy ( would drink blood from a skull and rip open a pillow, while wearing buttless leather pants and saw blades on his arms), and you had a "can't miss" recipe for controversy and publicity -- resulting in the debut's eventual gold certification. The album contains most of their best-known tracks, such as the raging singles/videos and plus the anti-establishment the semi- and the angst-filled anthems [The 1998 CD reissue contains three bonus tracks, including a cover of ' as well as their overtly sexual early fan fav, ] ~ Greg Prato