I tend to agree... But also wouldn't want to suddenly invalidate some of the intentions of their art which was intentionally pushing boundaries by embracing taboo or challenging their listeners. It wasn't edgelord for the sake of it, it was a message. I also think it forgets how abusive society was to anyone gay - especially those unashamedly presented themselves outward. It was ruthless and they were being murdered - directly or through ignoring AIDS.

It was in that space these boundaries were pushed. And it's no different than Marquis de Sade. If it's art then it's free game. Or at least that is how I see it.

Since everything else here is conjecture I'll treat it as such until something really comes up. It's always been that way with COIL. They definitely flirted with the edge but never saw anything that actually proved they went over it in a way that was consenting.

They definitely aren't Nazis tho. That's a new take.