| "Black Cross" | ||||
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| Single by 45 Grave | ||||
| A-side | Black Cross | |||
| B-side | "Wax" | |||
| Released | 1981 | |||
| Format | 7" | |||
| Genre | Punk rock Gothic rock |
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| Length | 7:30 | |||
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"Black Cross" is 45 Grave's debut single. It was not featured on an album but was later included on their 1987 compilation "Autopsy", and remains a staple of their live performances. It is a good example of 45 Grave's style: a blend of goth and punk rock.
The b-side, "Wax," was likewise never featured on a studio album, but saw release on "Autopsy". "Wax" differs from other early works by 45 Grave as it dips more into the heavy metal genre, creating a slow, atmospheric, heavy goth song.
"Black Cross" was covered by alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers on their Live in Hyde Park album.
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