This Special Edition Garden of Earthly Delights medallion commemorates two decades of Maga Peggy Nadramia’s leadership as High Priestess of the Church of Satan. Devised in collaboration with Magus Gilmore, this piece features colors evoking the garden surrounding The Black House in Poughkeepsie, New York, where Maga Nadramia spends her time in the ritual of gardening, cultivating the magic within nature! The reverse side of the medallion features commemorative words and symbols for Maga Nadramia. This medallion truly encompasses the celebration of Maga Nadramia’s 20 years as High Priestess of the Church of Satan! This Collectors Edition High Priestess Anniversary […]
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My birthday week was rather a whirlwind this year, so I’m just catching up. Yes, my 64th birth anniversary was May 24, and I’m pleased to say I’m as vital as ever, with projects in the pipeline that will be announced in the proper course of their evolution. Reverend Andy Howl has done fantastic work in placing my two CD albums, SINFONIE SINISTRE and, more recently, THRENODY FOR HUMANITY on streaming platforms—Spotify, AppleMusic, and iTunes. Search for my name as the artist, Peter H. Gilmore, and you should find both of these albums, and some pieces I’ve done with Jimmy Psycho […]
This is the day we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives for the cause of a free country and hopefully for more of a free world. As a Satanist, I proudly remember my time in the US Army. I was never a “gung-ho” hawk, but I felt it was right to do whatever small part I could for the country that had afforded my grandparents and those of so many others, the opportunity to make a better and more successful life. As a veteran, I still retain a sense of pride for having been part […]
Satansplain is a Satanism commentary show hosted by the knowledgeable Satanist and Magister of the Church of Satan, Magister Bill M. Satansplain episodes are available for listening right here on this website, as well as many other places where podcasts are typically carried, such as YouTube, Spotify, Apple/iTunes, and Amazon Music. Satansplain currently is audio-only, though this may change in the future. The show may also later expand to include featured guests as well as optional exclusive content. Two episodes are now available with two more coming soon: Episode #1 What is Satansplain? Who is the host? What is a Satanic […]
Celebrate the 666th episode of The Devil’s Mischief with comedy all about…SATANISM ITSELF! Hear carefully selected clips for each and every one of the 9 Satanic Statements, the 9 Satanic Sins, and Pentagonal Revisionism. Also, news about Bill’s brand NEW podcast, Satansplain. Stream The Devil’s Mischief #666. Download The Devil’s Mischief #666.
This year’s holiday marks the 56th anniversary of the founding of the Church of Satan, and the 20th anniversary of Maga Peggy Nadramia becoming its High Priestess. It has been both my pride and honor to have this exemplary Satanic Witch beside me at the helm of this organization, sustaining the legacy of our founder, Anton Szandor LaVey, while expanding and enhancing his vision for the world’s first carnal religion into the 21st Century. Maga Nadramia’s extraordinary leadership as High Priestess of the Church of Satan—the longest reign in our history for this eminent position—has made clear her impressive skills […]
Today, Christians celebrate their well-worn 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 rising of dormant vegetation, and thus “rebirth” and “resurrection.” There is certainly much beauty in the early flowers now abounding here in the Haunted Hudson Valley, one of which is pictured above 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 […]
Today is the 92nd anniversary of the birth of our founder, Anton Szandor LaVey, and we often take this day to fondly recall the transformational legacy of the founder of Satanism as a religion. He was truly a unique man, and several recent works offer insights into his thoughts and personality that you might want to peruse: WE ARE SATANISTS: The History and Future of the Church of Satan by Magistra Blanche Barton Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan: Infernal Wisdom from the Devil’s Den by Magister Carl Abrahamsson Anton LaVey – Into the Devil’s Den a documentary by […]
Many Satanists mark today’s seasonal pivot point, feeling simpatico with our splendiferous 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 has seemingly, at last, let go. The bulbs have awakened, pushing their way into the stimulating sunlight, delighting us with their vigor. Always such a joy when our garden revivifies! John Knowles Paine (1839-1906) was one of the first American composers to be recognized for his large-scale orchestral compositions. Born in Maine, […]