In 1971, Bobby Liebling and Geof O’Keefe left their previous groups

In 1971, Bobby Liebling and Geof O’Keefe left their previous groups (Shades of Darkness and Space Meat, respectively) to form a new band that reflected their interest in the emerging genres of metal and heavy rock . Liebling suggested naming the group “Pentagram” to reflect the gloomy subject matter of their material. Although the band changed its name several times between 1972 and 1974 (“Macabre” in 1972, “Virgin Death” in 1973, and “Wicked Angel” in 1974 were all considered during this period), they eventually (and permanently) returned to Pentagram. Contrary to popular belief, Liebling gave Space Meat the name “Stone Bunny” when he briefly joined the band.