What is the symbolism behind a black rabbit?

Question

AFI's latest album "Decemberunderground" comes out on 06/06/06 and the whole thing seems to have a very creepy/mysterious aura to it.

The band is using three black rabbits, legs out-stretched, forming a cirle as their logo. Check it out here: http://www.afireinside.net/downloads/wallpapers/afi_wp_1.jpg And in the video for "Miss Murder" has black rabbits in it. I was wondering if anybody knew any of the symbolism behind this, if there is any at all.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Yeah I think it means death cause as you see in music video they came before death (OMG I'm fizzling out)!

any way i like to have one of those adorable rabbits.

Answer 2

Black Rabbit Band

Answer 3

Black rabbits mean fear or death, but that symbol reminds me of watership down. However, they likely have this thing with Cthulu and the Shub Niggorath festival, or perhaps a Donnie Darko reference.



Update: Okay, there is a site that explains the reason in great detail. Dave is chinese zodiac a rabbit and therefore on his last life. The three has to do with him and the 37 is about the deeds for nirvana.

Answer 4

Well, rabbits are usually seen as a fluffy little creature that is nice and kind. Black is more of a demonic color so when you combine the two, you have a corrupted rabbit! Plus, afi is a pretty emo band, so them taking something nice and making it dark should not suprise anyone.

Answer 5

A black rabbit is a black rabbit. forever.

Answer 6

ugh... i hate attempts by bands to appear smart. it's the same reason that you hear songs with lines with no rhythmic cadenses and prose for lyrics. l;aksdjf;lakjd

Answer 7

well, a rabbit leg symbolizes luck, and black is an evil color........ sorry, don't know. at least i tried!

Answer 8

wow