Tonight, during hours of darkness traditionally noted for legendary diabolism, we celebrate the 57th anniversary of the founding of the Church of Satan. Magus Anton Sandor LaVey’s sagacious vision perpetually inspires a refined cohort of creative, productive, and intelligent individuals. We wield Satanism as a precise tool towards fulfilling our lives, assuredly directing our destinies while sharing our vitality with cherished fellows. No moment is wasted as we pursue our chosen indulgences to the best of our abilities—flaming and tossing the fires about us, warming those near and dear with the verve of our existence. Those who have embraced the […]
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Satansplain celebrates its first anniversary with “Spotlights, Dimbulbs, and Shine”, a special talk that was presented only at the Church of Satan’s 50th anniversary gathering in 2016. Magister Bill shares his own observations concerning members who’ve come in and out of the spotlight over the years, the dimbulbs who don’t get Satanism, and how Satanists might maximize their potential.
For Satanists, our carnal religion celebrates every day as Earth Day. We cherish and protect our wondrous home world, with all of its beauties and terrors, and invite you to do the same. If possible, go out of doors and partake of the splendors of Nature—of which you are a vibrant participant! Gustav Mahler‘s “Song of the Earth” created a new form of song-cycle symphony, which has inspired a number of later composers to do the same—Shostakovich and Penderecki, to name two. Mahler set Chinese poetry which had been translated into German, and the topics cover quite a number of […]
Today, Christians celebrate their myth of a savior risen from the dead. Some neo-pagans esteem the relatively obscure female deity, Ēostre. Satanists note that traditions for this day stem from ancient seasonal celebrations which tend to include symbolism of the Spring rising of dormant vegetation, and thus “rebirth” and “resurrection.” There is certainly much beauty in the early flowers emerging here in the Haunted Hudson Valley, witness the daffodils from our garden here at The Black House. Since we are free of any holiday obligations, we might choose to ignore this date altogether. Yet, we diabolists may also enjoy whatever […]
Join your host Blake as he interviews Adam Cardone. Adam discusses how and why he got in to magic, music, when and how he realized he was a Satanist, and much more! Apple Podcast / Spotify
Satansplain #038 – Before The Satanic Bible, before heavy metal, there was “The Satanic Mass”. Explore the history and content of this infamous 1968 album, recorded and released by the Church of Satan.
DEVILS REIGN V: TYRANTS – NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS HOWL Books is now accepting online submissions for the fifth book in The Devils Reign art book series, TYRANTS. The new hardcover art book focuses on images depicting male villains, both fictional and non-fictional. Art submissions are open to the public and guidelines for submissions are posted on the HOWL Books website. The Devils Reign art book series is curated by Church of Satan High Priest, Peter H. Gilmore and produced by tattoo artist Andy Howl. This new volume features a foreword by heavy metal vocalist David Ingram of the UK band […]
Join Blake as he interviews Warlock Victor VanDerHoven. Victor discusses his collection of action figures and how it ties into Satanism. He also discusses when and how he realized he was a Satanist, what made him join the Church of Satan and much more. Apple Podcast / Spotify
Many Satanists mark today’s seasonal pivot point, feeling simpatico with our homeworld’s continuing seasonal cycles. In the Northern Hemisphere, Spring arrives, succeeding Winter’s torpor with a renewed, verdant surging. In the Southern Hemisphere, Autumn soothes after the scorching Summer months. Here in the haunted Hudson Valley, Winter was mostly free of snow, though these last couple of weeks brought several major storms. At last, the snow is vanishing and the bulbs have begun awakening, pushing their way into the stimulating sunlight, delighting us with their vigor. Always such a joy when our garden revivifies! Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) was, during his […]