Led Zeppelin - Backmasking - Satanic Messages

The Led Zeppelin song that has been associated with Satanic messages and sparked controversy is “Stairway to Heaven.“ In the late 1970s, rumors began circulating that hidden Satanic messages could be heard when playing certain Led Zeppelin songs backward. This phenomenon, known as “backmasking,“ involved playing a record backward to potentially reveal hidden messages. Specifically, a portion of “Stairway to Heaven“ gained attention for supposedly containing Satanic references when played in reverse. It was believed that the lyrics, “If there’s a bustle in your hedgerow, don’t be alarmed now“ were heard as “Here’s to my sweet Satan“ when played backward. These claims led to significant controversy and concern among some listeners, resulting in accusations of hidden Satanic influence in Led Zeppelin’s music. However, it’s important to note that the band members vehemently denied any intentional inclusion of Satanic messa
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