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To bypass bans, fans used a special device to press forbidden Western music onto discarded hospital X-rays .

Bands like Kino and Aquarium faced censorship for introspective lyrics that questioned Soviet values. By 1985, Western acts like Pink Floyd , Black Sabbath , and AC/DC were explicitly banned for allegedly promoting violence and anti-Soviet propaganda . Modern Censorship and the Rise of the "Stop List" banned uncensored uncut music videos russia

Long before digital video, the Soviet Union maintained a tight grip on musical expression. Western genres like jazz, rock 'n' roll, and "decadent" pop were deemed threats to political order. To bypass bans, fans used a special device