Black Leather Jesus is a harsh noise wall group originally from Houston, Texas.
The group was founded by Richard Ramirez in 1989,[2] who fronts the band alongside partner Sean E. Matzus and various other musicians assisting.
The group's themes focus on S&M and the gay leather subculture.
[3] Black Leather Jesus opened for Sonic Youth in Marfa, Texas in 2007.
The band is presently based near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.