The Wind

In the season finale of Devil Music, we walk down to the crossroads to make a deal.

I speak with Vox writer Aja Romano about the era of the Satanic Panic, and how it is still playing out. Lil Nas X to Punk and Heavy Metal, reaching back to blues musician Robert Johnson.

Kathmandu, Nepal. A demon stands still in the stone plaza. The sun sets and we descend the concrete stairs into the basement, where a metal band warms up.

Mailer Daemon, the influence of Indigenous music on rock'n'roll and Anti-Rock preachers. A collection of bits and missives.

• (901) 609-5347 • The Devil went down to Georgia, looking for souls, etc etc... But did he really lose a fiddle duel to that lil rascal, Johnny? That's for you to decide. Text your vote to • (901) 609-5347 • • 666 for the Devil • 777 for Johnny • // The music in this episode included Reference clips from the Devil Went Down to Georgia Parts 1 and 2. Sodden Gallop by

In July of 1990, the heavy metal band Judas Priest walked up the courthouse steps in Reno, Nevada. Two young metal heads attempted suicide after listening to the band, and their families sued for the alleged use of subliminal messages.

In July of 1990, the heavy metal band Judas Priest walked up the courthouse steps in Reno, Nevada. Two young metal heads attempted suicide after listening to the band, and their families sued for the alleged use of subliminal messages.

Year 4 of The Wind will be a series called "Devil Music". Investigating the Satanic Panic, the crossroads and subliminal messaging. The devil is in the details. Coming soon.

Year 3 comes to a close. Despite my best efforts, this was the first year that the desk was buried.

An episode from a show I love called Historium. ( https://linktr.ee/historium ) They'll be playing Frontier Music this week, and The Wind is publishing their episode Deathrow Baseball. Historium are friends of the show and I highly recommend checking them out!