Today, here in the U.S., is the secular holiday called “Thanksgiving” which originated as a harvest festival amongst the Christian pilgrims who came to the “New World,” perhaps at times including some indigenous pagans in the proceedings. As such, it was a celebration of the hard work done towards preparing for survival of the frigid Winter months to come, demonstrating the wisdom of harmony with the cycling of Nature. Similar holidays existed in pre-Christian societies and always were meant as opportunities for earned excess. In practice, it has evolved over time into an occasion for gathering with family and friends and […]
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Doctor Punk is a hard-edged hooligan tribute to Doctor Who. It is by DMG (the exciting new spin-off group from the legendary Gonads) and radical New York electro-Oi band Maninblack. Released to mark fifty years of the much-loved British TV sci-fi series, the split single features ‘Doctor Who Theme (50th Anniversary Mix’) by DMG and Maninblack’s ‘No Sleep Till Skaro.’ It will be released in November 2013 to coincide with the TV show’s fiftieth anniversary celebrations. DMG will launch officially in 2014. The band is described as a “harder, nastier, more punk rock” version of the Gonads with different personnel. Full details will […]
Avid about vinyl collectibles? How about the Satanic Mass LP, the original 1968 pressing on Murgenstrumm Records, still factory sealed? Magistra Blanche Barton has uncovered 25 of these rare artifacts from the Church of Satan’s past and she is offering them now for the last time. Recorded in the ritual chamber of Magus Anton Szandor LaVey’s infamous 6114 California Street Victorian on Friday the 13th of September in the Year Three, Anno Satanas, this was the first recording in history of an authentic Satanic ceremony, celebrated by our High Priest and founder. The flip side has The Doktor dramatically intoning words over evocative classical […]
In support of the upcoming Midwinter Winter Night of Eastcoast Folk festival this latest episode of Chaos Sedated features an uninterrupted set of Apocalyptic Folk and Martial music, including the artists set to perform at the event. Chaos Sedated is a weekly mix of Dark Ambient, Industrial, and Apocalyptic Folk music; only on Radio Free Satan.
7th ANNUAL DRUID UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES The 7th annual Druid Underground Film Festival is launching its 2014 Call for Entries, inviting filmmakers around the world to submit feature films, documentaries, shorts, animation and experimental works. The 2014 DUFF will run events in several locations, culminating in April at the Anthology Film Archives in New York with subsequent screenings throughout the US. Submission deadline is Friday, December 13, with an extended deadline of Thursday, March 20. Accepted films will be eligible for Jury Awards, including the coveted Palm D’Ruid. ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Showcasing the wildest films from around […]
In promoting the recent Mischief Night show with the Aleman Sisters at Somethin’ Jazz Club, I had the chance to join the “Sex and Politics” show on WBCR – Brooklyn College Radio. I played two brand new songs and chewed the rag with Lauren Keating about life, love, and boogie boogie. And stick around for Lady Zombie’s interview with Heather Height! Listen now! http://sexandpolitics.podbean.com/2013/10/30/lady-zombie-and-darren-deicide/#.UnHBK7KU7v8.facebook This Saturday I will be playing a great show with the Halley DeVestern Band, a group comprised of ex-members from Big Brother and the Holding Company, The Toasters, the Shawn Mullins Band, and the Roger Waters Band. Tickets are available in advance […]