In this second part of a 3-episode exploration of The Satanic Rituals, hear a closer examination of the book’s extensive introductions, plus the infamous Black Mass, “Masonic” ceremony mysteries tracing back to the Knight’s Templar, the Islamic-condemning rituals of the Yazidis, and the ritualized Seventh Satanic Statement, “Das Tierdrama”. In this third and final part of an in-depth look at Anton LaVey’s The Satanic Rituals, we’ll cover the remainder of the book’s content. Join Satansplain in exploring the Satanic utilization of baptisms, the dark mythology of Russian paganism, Germanic science-fiction cinema, rituals in the age of electronic sound, the Necronomicon […]
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This week on The Metro, Rev. Jeff Ivins brings you the following for your weekly time trip to the 1980s: Alarm, Robert Palmer, Oxo, Men At Work, Kate Pierson, George Michael, Ramones, Ultravox, Deborah Harry, Human Sexual Response, General Public, Dalbello, Marilyn Martin, and finishing off with Joy Division. Stream The Metro #761. Download The Metro #761.
Stepping into the unknown can be scary and uncertain; it’s natural for us to seek safety and security, but real growth often happens when we challenge ourselves and take risks. Stepping outside of our comfort zones and embracing uncertainty can lead to personal development and a deeper sense of accomplishment. However, our brains hate risk! When faced with situations that involve risk or uncertainty, the brain often triggers feelings of anxiety or fear as a way to protect us from potential harm; we are more likely to avoid taking that risk. Sometimes the thought around risk does not involve, “What […]
There’s no need to panic, this isn’t Rev. Hell On Wheels final show. It was inspired by album anniversaries, first and last albums and the like. Tune in for over an hour’s worth of music! Only on Radio Free Satan! Stream The Metal Grotto Episode 133. Download The Metal Grotto Episode 133.
In 1972, Anton Szandor LaVey released The Satanic Rituals, the companion book to The Satanic Bible. Yet it seems to be the one book of LaVey’s which Satanists often pay the least attention to. Satansplain presents a 3-episode exploration of The Satanic Rituals. Part 1 starts with a preliminary debunking of common Satanic ritual misconceptions, an overview of the “whys” and “hows” of Satanic ritual, some history on the book itself, an initial peek into the book’s contents, and a look at the general underlying human urge for ritual.
Watch the Premiere of the Never-Before Seen “Hellfire Caves” documentary, now showing at The Satanic Warlock’s new Substack website, the definitive online destination for devotees of the Warlock philosophy. Don’t miss one of the most awaited Satanic films ever produced, magically debuting in conjunction with today’s historic celestial Six Planet Alignment. Finally released by the producers, this never-before-seen documentary takes you deep into Sir Francis Dashwood’s 18th century Hellfire Caves in West Wycombe, England, revealing the shocking ritual celebrating the Church of Satan’s 42nd Anniversary on Walpurgisnacht (April 30), 2008. CLICK NOW TO SEE THE FILM! Only $9 for monthly subscribers!
This week on The Metro, Rev. Jeff Ivins brings you the following artists for your time warp to the 1980s: Billy Idol, Duran Duran, The Fixx, Murray Head, Roxy Music, Limahl, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Dexys Midnight Runners, Peter Gabriel, Yazoo, Go-Go’s, Any Trouble, Dream Academy, and finishing up with some Peter Gabriel. Stream The Metro #760. Download The Metro #760.
Announcing a new four session class: “Kenneth Anger – American Cinemagician.” February of 2025 will be devoted to a closer look at the man, the magician, and the occult filmmaker supreme: Kenneth Anger! (NB: video recordings will be made available to those who sign up but can’t make it ”live”). American “cinemagician” Kenneth Anger (1927-2023) was and remains a powerful source of inspiration for many generations of experimental artists and magicians. Anger’s meticulous work in personal and poetic films—and also his chronicling of dark aspects of Hollywood history in the legendary bestsellers Hollywood Babylon 1 and 2—make for a fascinating […]
This week on The Metro, Rev. Jeff Ivins brings the following bands for your time warp back to the 1980s: Belouis Some, The Psychedelic Furs, Naked Eyes, Flying Lizards, Nik Kershaw, Wide Boy Awake, Monroes, Rockpile, Untouchables, Vapors, Gary Numan, Kate Bush, Charlie Sexton, and ending with A-Ha. Stream The Metro #759. Download The Metro #759.