Bleuebelle’s recent comment on coded messages in heavy metal music reminded me of the infamous trial involving Judas Priest. On their cover version of Spooky Tooth’s, Better by you, Better than me, it was alleged that the song made allusions to suicide. It was claimed two fans heard the message “do it” and they both shot themselves. One died instantly the other (dying much later) had horrific facial injuries. Judas Priest were found not guilty. Continue reading “Subliminally yours,”