Playing With Fire

PERFORMERS: PORNO FOR PYROS

ALBUM: PORNO FOR PYROS

LABEL: WARNER BROS.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Vocalist Perry Farrell continues the wild musical ride he began with his last group, Jane's Addiction.

It's supremely fitting that David Koresh fronted a rock-'n'-roll band because many kids look for the same things from a rock group that they do from a cult: a sense of belonging, a sense of worship and the feeling that what they're doing will drive their parents absolutely crazy. Singer Perry Farrell's previous band, the Los Angeles-based alternative-rock quartet Jane's Addiction, provided fans with concerts of pagan celebration: their music was...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!