Wicked Walpurgisnacht! The High Priest and I extend our warmest wishes for Walpurgisnacht to Satanists everywhere, and to the world at large. Tonight we celebrate over five decades of standing against herd conformity and thought, and against the strictures of slave religions that wish to tell their constituents who they should and must be. It’s been a long, cold winter here in the Northeast where we make our home. Now that the ice and snow have let go their hold on our natural environment, it’s impossible not to notice the annual signs of renewal and how they inspire our own […]
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an article & video for The Black Flame—April, LII A.S. When I first heard about The Satanic Bible, I was in 7th grade. It was a frightening and exciting thought, that there would be a bible devoted to Satan’s religion. (I came from a LDS religious background.) My friend, whose brother supposedly had the book, refused to even bring it to school, which only added to the mystery. My first exposure to the religion of Satanism was The Devil’s Notebook, a collection of essays addressing ideas that were new, interesting and thrilling for me to consume and contemplate. This infused […]
Has Satanism Changed for You Too? by Reverend Campbell an article & video for The Black Flame—April, LII A.S. When I first heard about The Satanic Bible, I was in 7th grade. It was a frightening and exciting thought, that there would be a bible devoted to Satan’s religion. (I came from a LDS religious background.) My friend, whose brother supposedly had the book, refused to even bring it to school, which only added to the mystery. My first exposure to the religion of Satanism was The Devil’s Notebook, a collection of essays addressing ideas that were new, interesting and […]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANTON SZANDOR LAVEY! On the anniversary of his birth, we enjoy celebrating the wisdom and bravery of the man who founded the Church of Satan. At a time when mysticism and irrationalism were rampant, he codified a rational, atheist philosophy taking Satan as its inspirational icon. His deep insights into the human animal lead him to weave together many threads from earlier iconoclasts into that dark tapestry of ideas he called Satanism, launching a movement that continues to thrive. We are proud upholders and exemplars of this empowering perspective, and our lives are richer for it. Considering the […]
DER RABE: Macht was aus eurem Leben! The Raven—German language outpost for the Church of Satan—becomes active again and in the following link you will find the essay by Magus LaVey “Get a Life” translated to German. Originally published in Satan Speaks (Feral House, 1998). Original English version may be read here. HS! —Reverend Valentin Schwarz
Lords of The Left Hand Path: The High Priest Based on the helmet worn by Dr. LaVey in the horror film The Devil’s Rain, each helmet is hand cast in durable resin, and given a bronze finish. The helmet is also lined in black velvet (or any requested color) to provide another layer of comfort when being worn. CoS members receive a 20% discount (a scan of your membership card is required). $100 plus shipping.
The Satanic Mass — A Shot Heard Round the World High Priestess Peggy Nadramia details the history behind the recording of the Satanic Mass, the circumstances around the cancelled live performance at The Black House, and its many re-releases. While the liner notes on later versions cite the influence this album had on heavy metal bands, their imagery and lyrics, there is no rock music here. It’s old-timey music, classical music, carnival music. It’s LaVey’s music, and it’s there to support and enhance the ritual texts. The original pressing admonishes the listener to darken the room, burn black candles, envision […]
Regarding Herbert A. Sloane and His Affiliation With the Church of Satan Magus Peter H. Gilmore presents a detailed history of Herbert A. Sloane’s brief involvement with Satanism and the Church of Satan, and debunks his claims of having a Satanic “coven” pre-dating the Church of Satan. Based on the archival research by Magistra Peggy Nadramia. In summation, it is quite clear that, despite Sloane’s story about having a group that he started decades before his contact with the Church of Satan, there is no record or evidence to support such a claim. The facts demonstrate that his own actual […]
Occulture: Anton LaVey – Magical Innovator Already in The Satanic Bible, Anton LaVey had shown considerable creativity. Concepts like “Psychic Vampire” and “The Balance Factor” soon became household terms in America and the rest of the world. His description of the ritual space as an “Intellectual Decompression Chamber” also hit home outside the strictly Satanic perimeters. As did the slightly later term “Occultnik”, signifying a person who is lost within old structures of occultism without being able to see what’s really of use on a practical, material level. LaVey’s initial key works, The Satanic Bible and The Satanic Rituals, are […]