MUSIC & ART INTERVIEW ISSUE INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF THE CHURCH OF SATAN NA ile ee DE FACTO Rs NNN Se Peer a ens een Giosue Carducci ne Ce eee rea ey 1 am aie CSR Nc eR id eae eee eae eo ees in cher PN E=t7 ge) ts aaa ee aS DTM ee UT TyWHOLE wumacr 16 ISSN 1523-410X ont WELCOME Thisis the final magazine-formar issue of The Black Flame, Ousnext ise, number 17, wil bein book form, We are no taking subscriptions or pre-orders, as we have not yee determined the price. Anyone who paid for an issue beyond number 16 wil be ontacted at the time that the price for mumber 17 is established. Our curent issue is focused on music and are via interviews, and we have substantial essays exploring poets who we consider to be defacto Sataniss: Wiliam Blake and Giosue Carducci. We in by reprinting some important announcements regarding the Church of Satan which were fist published on our official we site: www-churchofzatan.com. We conclude with a humor section, as The Devil always has the lst laugh. We have as well ‘ar usual array of intriguing articles and reviews to pique your interest: Until nex time—Hall Satan! Peter H. Gilmore CONTENTS 2 Milestones by Magistra Blanche Barton and Magus Peter H. Gilmore ‘ INTERVIEW. Jimmy Vargas, teasentorch Buunoit by Mogistra Peggy Nadramia ° INTERVIEW: David E. Willams—"Catholies, Goering and Charlton Heston” by oshus Buckley 12 _ INTERVIEW: Peter Mlakar: NSK’s Satanic Technocrat by Reverend Michael Moynihan and Charles Krafft 15 In Your Confidence: A fragmentary history ofthe Socialites by Archangel's Suove Tk 17 Dirty Books: The of Blushing by Warlock Kevin |. Slaughter 18 ——_—Renfields by Magister Michael Rose 19 Mannequin of Madness: The Story of “The Dell” by Reverend Carl Abrahamsson 20 _ INTERVIEW: Reverend Steven Johnson Leyba by Reverend Carl Abrahamsson 25 Lessons in Online Stupidity by Agent Cyenide 24 ODDITORIUM by Magistra Pegay Nadramia and guest reviewer 32 A Satanist’s Introduction to William Blake by a sympathetic reprobate 37 THE CYCLE-Fecundity Demands a Crue! Balance in Anthony Burgess’ The Wanting Seed by Warlock Jack Malebranche 39 Giosue Carducci: 19th Century Poet, Statesman and Satanist by Warlock R. Mercilass = 42 Inno aSatana (Hymn to Satan) by Giosue Corducci-translated by Warlock R. Merciless veer 46 INTERVIEW: fone Feral: Adam Parfray's Ministry of Unsafe Information by Ulf Herde 49 Collecting Souls in a World of Cyberjunkies by Magister Robert A. Lang 50 _ INTERVIEW. Trevor Brown by Reverend Michael Moynihan 54 The Art of Ritual by Magister Robert A. Lang 55 Who Teaches The Teachers? by Reverend Herbert Pauli 57 Satan, The Libido, and the True Nature of the Beast by Agent UV.Ray 58 Aristotle: The Satanie Philotopher by Warlock Draconis Blackthorne 59 Delusions of Godhood by Agent Cyanide 60 Kiss My Satanic Ass! A Guide to the Science of Insulting by Blackjack 62 Chuckles for Tchort-The Satanic Humour of the Great Benny Hill by Colonel Akula 64 After The Absurd by Father Christopher MealieABOUT OUR COVER IMAGE Magister Robert A. Lang Amon: The Kemetic Ram or The Gate of Baphomet Tarot Card The earliest forms of ram deities in Egype were fashioned after the first domesticated ram (vis ongipespalacoacgytiaca) species. These creatures were renown for ther long wavy horns and heavy build. The most Familiar deities personified in this manner were: the neters Khnum and Banebdjedet, worshiped at the Delta town of Mendes. The second species introduced around the 12th Dynasty was the Ovi aries platyra acgptiaca which had a lighter build and curved horns. Ths species we se in the form of Amon or Amun whose name means the “hidden one” or “chat which is hidden (occult).” From the New Kingdom ‘onwards Khnum was largely synthesized and worshiped in the form of Amon. Bancbdjedet was still worshipped at Mendes, however this image in time was largely synthesized with that ofthe image of Amon as well. The Greek historian Herodotus, who visited Egypt around 450 BC, claimed to have witnessed the sacrifice of goats at Mendes. These goats were likely not goats a all but more likely the Ovis ongipes rams with horns that could have easily been mistaken for that of a goat. From these accounts the goat of Mendes sprang forth, the ram/goae fertility symbol we use to this day in the form of our Baphomet (a derivation from the ‘erm “abu fihamat * meaning father of wisdom) symbol. Aside from wishing to get away from the overused Eliphas Levi imagery of Baphomet, I chose the image of Amon for this card as it was the dominant fertility symbol of ancient Egyptian times. The dominance of the deity can be deduced by the fact that the beard of Amon is long and thin near the chin and wider near the tip. Yes, a trapezoid! Beards of lesser deities were depicted with a tuft or asmall beard as was Khnum and Banebgjedet. Also the word Kemet means “black land” which is the word the Egyptians used to describe Egype itself. The term “black land” refers co the fertile Nile silt which was annually spread across the land by inundation, Since the history ofthe Baphomet is thoroughly covered in High Priest Gilmore's essay “The History of the Use of the Sigil of Baphomer in the Church of Satan” at www.churchofsatan, com and by Reverend Paulis within the last issue of The Black Flame magarine, I will conclude this brief history of its most in- triguing beginnings. U« the sheep, which was considered impure in ancient Egyptian culture the ram was venerated for its fertility aspects The Gate of Baphomet: To gain the undefiled wisdom. Symbolism of the card pots symbolizing mastery over the world and acceptance of one’s true nature and the realities of the world. One trap- ezoidal flame pot pillar on the viewer's left points downward and symbolizes the carnal path. The other on the viewer's right points upward symbolizing the spiritual path. For ritual purposes I placed the Rame pots to be defined by the users point of view. The ram sits upon the trapezoidal throne which is the Abraxis, nether left nor right, good or evil, but both: the third side, the rim of the coin, the pragmatist, the balance factor. The seal of the Ninth Gate emblazoned on the front of the trapezoid will be detailed in the booklet, which will be available wich the deck. Upon the pillars are the images of Typhon who, a well as Leviathan, represents the essence ofthe Dragon of the Abyss: that chaotic force in nature which spawns destruction and creation, “The Pythagorean star denotes the perfect balance ofall the elements in the universe: wo points upward in defiance and three points downwards in denial of the Holy trinity with the center point also representing the Excalibur, binding it to the earth. ‘The duality of the sexes is represented by the female breasts (the earth mother) and a cobra phallus for the male elements. The cobra carries a double-edged meaning for his card, as it was also worn by the Pharaohs of antiquity and symbolized the power to strike our at wil; in this case to uphold natural law “Lex Talionis” as well as the 11 Rules of the Earth. The silver bat winged ‘moon (a variation of the Temple of the Vampire winged skull of UR symabol which is wonderfully described by Nemo at www. vampiretemple.com) represents sovereignty and mastery of the powers of darkness, the Nine Gates, and influence over the teal world. The two cobras to ether side of the moon, depict che understanding that man is a creature of conceptual consciousness, ‘one cobra representing the conscious (the material world), the second cobra representing the subconscious (the magical world), and the moon is “the true self.” The entire background wall of this chamber isa rendition of the ancient Egyptian spell on how to become a snake (another Satanic symbol). The upper left-hand corner partially shows the slithering body of Apophis with the legs of a human, ‘The mastery of this card (that which is hidden/the hidden one) is only possible by possessing the ability to pass through the gates before it. This is the hallmark of the true Satanist. The concepts of the other gates will be made more broadly known in the near future. Hail Satan! ale Kemetic Ram wearing its Nemes, head dress, (a symbol of royalty), raises its hands assuredly over two black flameCK FLAME Wuore numacr 16 Ca ISSN 1523-410X WELCOME This isthe final magazineformac isue of The Black Flame. Que next issue, number 17, will be in book form. We are not taking subscriptions or pre-orders, as we have not yet determined the price. Anyone who paid for an issue beyond number 16 will be contacted atthe time that the price for number 17 is established, Our current issue is focused on music and art via interviews, and we have substantial essays exploring poets who we consider a be defacto Satanist: William Blake and Giosue Carducci, We hein hy eprintng some important announcements regarding the Church of Satan which were first published on our oficial web sie: www churehofsatan.com, We conclude witha humor section, as The Devil always hat che last laugh. We have aswell ‘our usual aay of intiguing articles and reviews to pique your intrest Ul nex time—Hail Satan! Peer H. Gilmore CONTENTS 2 Milestones by Mogiste Blanche Berton and Magus Peter H Gilmore 6 INTERVIEW: Jimmy Varga, toate..torch &..nair by Magistra Poggy Nadeomia 9 _ INTERVIEW: David E. Willams—"Catholics, Goering and Chariton Heston” by Joshua Buckley 12 INTERVIEW. Peter Mlakar: NSK’s Satanic Technocrat by Reverend Michael Moyrihen and Charles Kraft 15 In Your Confidence: A fragmentary history of the Socialites by Archangel’ Suave Tiki 17 Dirty Books: The insolent Dr. Bowler, His Compatriots, and Their Fear of Blushing bby Warlock Kevin. Slaugh 18 Renfelds by Magister Michael Rose 19 Mannequin of Madness: The Story of "The Dell” by Reverend Carl Abrahamsson 20 _ INTERVIEW: Reverend Steven Johnson Leyba by Reverend Carl Abrahamsson 25 Lessons in Online Stupidity by Agent Cyanide 24 ODDITORIUM by Magistra Peggy Nadramia and guest reviewers 32 A Satania’s Introduction to Willam Blake by a sympathetic reprobate 37 THE CYCLE-Fecundity Demands a Cruel Balance in Anthony Burgess! The Wanting Seed by Warlock Jack Malabranche 39 Giosue Carducci: 19th Century Post, Statesman and Satanist by Warlock R. Merciless 42 Inno.aSatana (Hymn to Satan) by Giosue Carducci-translated by Warlock R, Merciless 48 _ INTERVIEW: Gone Feral: Adam Parfroy's Ministry of Unsafe Information by Ul Herder 49 Collecting Souls in a World of Cyberjunkies by Magister Robert A. Lang 50. INTERVIEW. Trevor Brown by Reverend Michael Moynihan 54 The Artof Ritual by Magister Robert A. Lang 58 Who Teaches The Teachers? by Reverend Herbert Pauli 57 Satan, The Libido, and the Teue Nature of the Beast by Agent UVRay 58 Aristotle: The Satani Philosopher by Warlock Draconis Blackthorne 59 Delusions of Godhood by Agent Cyanide 60 Kiss My Satanic Ass! A Guide tothe Science of Insulting by Blackjack 62 Chuckles for Tehort-The Satanic Humour of the Great Benny Hill by Colonel Akula 64 After The Absurd by Father Christopher MealieTe one Indulgence was the “watchword” chosen by Anon LaVey when he founded the Church of Si tan in 1966. I think a case may certainly be made shat this concept as in he interim made a lasting ‘impact on human society. As we look chrough the landscape of what is currently offered, we sce that Da LaVey’ vision has had broad culeural effect, the amount of freedom for persona pleasure has abundandly increased on all eels of socal strata Dr. LaNey also noted that a prime danger was that the old concept of finding a “Scapegoat” 10 blame for ane’ actions is becoming par of the weft and wesve of our sci. The exape cause chat some “Devil made me do iis behind the current vit: culture of ‘politcal comecrness” that has seen fall fruition in the extant laws of many nations Criminals who commie reprehensible acts are often deemed blameless, while nebulous curren: in society itself are given the mande of responsibil. ity for demented, iresponsble behavior We see cour judiciary tacly accepting the idea that people are automatons, tho must of necesiy be pro ‘grammed from without by societal influcness. This absolves criminals fom blame when they do what {s consensus “evil” and seeks to pu the responsibil. liy anywhere but upon the beads of the perptra- tors. Hence, we witness the widely: practiced twisted theory of injustice which mandates that “blameless” criminal mus be offered mercy and forgivenes. Sataniss now call fr a hal co this grotesque ry. Wedo this through the advocacy of our current watchword: Justice. Our means for is implemen- tation is"LeeTalionie’—that punishment must fir in kind and degree the crime. Such a dicturn as been cherished in ancient cultures and is overdue for a full-scale rebirth. The doom which should bbe over every person is “Let it be upon your own head." Only you can take ered for your successes, and only you mast be at fault for your failures. I 's high time co put an end co the perpetual whin- Jing, Finger pointing, and begging for special dis pensations. And the current of general opinion is now flowing towards our desired direction The recent terorstatacks on the United States evoked a worldwide fervor that jus recibution be meted out for these criminal ats. Mercy is being Aliscarded in fvor of a tue Satanic passion for jus tice, We have reached historical “fulerum point.” wherein the “mass” of widely-embraced values may now be leveraged in our desired direction, ‘The time is now for Satanists, and others who cherish individual liberty, to expose the madness of reli ous fanaticism, wherever it may arse, and show the world-atlage that freedoms are threatened by ‘hose wiling to de for thee immaterial deities. We may sce a continued societal transformation, if the understanding of the nature of the eurent situa- tion is kept in sharp focus. The former days of for ‘ivenes willbe ended as aroused nations visi chit wrath upon hse who ae enemies othe freedoms offered by secular civilization. “To conclude this addres, I stress that our or- ganization and philosophy ae both “organic” ever ‘volving, for they ate predicated on the continued deepening of our understanding of the beat called ‘Man, Such knowledge may be utilized to broaden the horizons of freedom and responsibiliy—but this practice demands viewosy- Anton LaVey es- tablished an insightful foundation which sands us in good stead as we further explore che implications cof his ideas while we elaborate the applications of Satanism in our curent cultural milie, seting the stage for future permutations. He sounded the “fundamental tone,” and we now compose ex ‘uisite symphonies fom the resultant overtones, provoking “sympathetic vibrations in these of ike nature, We shall never become hidebound, as the natural progression of evolution and revolution are axiomatic 10 our philosophy. Satanism’ esence is to flow with Narure—ever forward! So, my Epicurean comrades, we ae in exciting times. Indulge, innovate, and celebrate the unique life that is your precious treasure, a well as the lives of those deat you, who enrich your days by their very existence. The world is ours, so go forth and fill your experience with satsfiction. As you flow with the eternal now, may ic be in exquisite pleasure. Hail Satan! 3K. ‘Walpurgisnacht of XXXVILAS. ‘Magistra Blanche Barton Jn the last page of The Sazanic Ritual, Dr LaVey highlighted the common year 2002 as being significant to che evolution of Satanism. Ie is now the end of the second Working Year in this new Age of Fire which he established in 1966, “Meaningful and portencous messages are cast forth each eighteen yeuts,” our Magus wrote “and are acted upon for the eighteen years wiich follow, at the end of which a new starement ap- pears.” So it is particularly appropriate chat, on thie night, announce the final stage of our transi- tion in leadership. One year ago, Peter Gilmore became our High Priest. Tonight, his wife, Peggy [Nadramia is hereby appointed to take her rightul place at his side as High Priestess of the Church fof Satan, I will bocome the Magista Temp Rex, and maintain my position on the Couneil fof Nine, High Priestess Nadramia, as you read in xy Walpurgisnache greeting last yea, is an ac- ‘complished and asture woman who doesn suffer fools well. She elegantly blends 2 gracious heart with an iron fist, and has been applying both in her many years of online and in-person interac- tion with members and media, Together, High Pies Gilmore and High Priestess Nadramia have generated porent magical energy berween them 2s husband snd wife, and will now be able co apply that same balance, cooperation and vitality to the ‘Church of Sean ‘We have already seen the positive results of the astward shift in our administration over this past year. Memberships and inguires are being processed more quickly, our grotto system has been weeded out and strengthened, new Grotto Masters have been approved worldwide, our email contac has broadened, and we are review Ing ative applications in order co welcome care- Fully selected individuals ino the core of our dark cabal, Satanists continue to discover this wicked philosophy through our website, our publications, and our dedicated representatives. The new Age of Fire—this age of indulgence, ego, and sel-explo- ration —is well underway, with the Church of Sa- ‘tan asthe vanguard. Dramatic social, artistic, po- lea, aesthetic and magical changes chroughout the past decades have been triggered by those who have embraced the Devils dicrums as recorded by ‘Anon LaVey in tha unassuming lle black book published in 1969. Whether they broadcast their allegiance or not, the results remain..and those who catry our the infernal plan hide in plain sight. So i has always been, “To guide your life by the Nine Satanic State- ments, to sttive to full your own ego, your own, indulgence and to forever sec undefiled wisdom, isa potent brew. Those who are nor Satanists an not see how such a hedonistic philosophy could be practical, with everyone seeking only his own pleasure, his own selfish ends. But we in this sin ister alliance know the truth, dont we? That is precisely why this i such a slfselecting religion Those who dont understand Satanism are either repulsed by it, of misapply it to cher own det ‘ment of destruction. Those who truly do under stand i and who ae ateractd tit forall the right reasons, apply the principles responsibly nd gain all they desze. Ic is a sword which destroys chose ‘who misuse ic and insures victory to those wich the courage and depth co wield is power. “This i the religion that constantly evealsitself anew to cach of us. Because of the complexity of the Left-Hand Path, even after 28 yearsasa devout Satanist, [am icrigued by the permutation I cre ate and discover, hypnotized by the sten-song of ‘iy own relentless demons, For us, this is the only way 0 guide our live-—through those wight ‘whispers from our own condemned, selfish souls. ‘Though the lat 4 1/2 years withoue Dr. LaVey have been difficult, and the pain after his death ‘was wrenching, I would not alter one moment of the past 18 years of my life. What I leaned from him and experienced with him in our years to gether was wel worth the tormenting aftermath Tram more determined than ever that the sctets hie entrusted to me, the madness and passion we explored shall not be wasted. ‘When we make significant life-decisions, we tty to place ourselves ten years in che furure and ask ourselves, “What if I dont do this? Will [re iret iz No matter what happens asa consequence, could live wth myself miss thi opportunity?” ‘And, as Shana Alexander wrote inher excellent at- ticle about Anton LaVey so many yeats ago, when its sight, you hear alte “ping” in your head. Ie docanic require the destruction of others; it does lead to social anarchy and the decay of civilia- tion, this ides of indlgence and ego supreme. On the contrary, the changes we fel destined to make ae often advantageous to others of our kind, as well. The pieces mesh together perfectly, a in an Inuicate watch. Ultimately, Sataniss have the long-range good sense to understand we all must contribute to civilization and protect our Earthlyrexource in the best ways we sce fi. Is often the Saeanic forces within society who see most cleat- ly the distasteful sacrifices char must be made to preserve our comforts. On a more personal level, ‘we recognize that to be offensively sel-absorbed means to alienate all fiends, family and posible business allierso Lesser Magic comes into play to balance our ego nceds. Bur thats one of many sccrcts Those Without will never understand. And its just as well we kecp them to ourselves. They need their menacing monsters and Puckish imps and reckless adventurers—and we do itso well, whether in jackboots and leather o a jingling foots cap. As the Ninth Satanic Statement im- plies, whae would they do without us? So each of us has his or her asigned roles, shifting kaleidascopically, as we progres through ‘our lives. I met Anton LaVey on May Day 1984, the day after the previous High Priestess, Diane, walked out of the Black House for good. 1984 was the fmt Working Year of che Age of Satan, Dr. LaVey and I had our son, Xerxes, in 1993, at the apex ofthe second Working. Now, the second ‘Working is complete. We enter the third Working ‘guided by the sure hands of our new High Priest and High Priestess, looking to furure expansion and connection, using new technologies o ac- tualize ancient goals The source ofthe energy we raise and focus remains the same; our dark Fre- ‘quency remains at constant as polar north. Do not be confused or distracted by those who would dilute our strength. The game remains the same, bur che distractions and challenges are multiplied, ‘making it all the easier to dispose of the dross and deadwood (eficienly allowing them to think chey ae rejecting us). Choote cael, listen well ro those demons within and never falter. Its all pare of the Devils game. On this night of wickedness and remembrance, may you continue to conjure forth as much satisfaction and indulgence in your role as do in mine, Hail Satan! 2 ‘Walpurgisnache, XXXVILA.S. ‘Magus Peter H, Gilmore Sn chistlumphant anniversary of the found- ing of the Church of Satan, we adminiscra- tors take time to celebrate the vitality of our ex- traordinary members, who make up a world-wide body that is enjoying sef-satisfaction and moving ‘our culture in directions felicitous to our values. [take great personal pride this night in wel- coming Peggy Nadramia as High Priestess of the Church of Satan. Our previous High Priestess Blanche Barton details this completion of our transition begun a year ago today in her moving message on this Walpurgisnacht of XXXVI. Ar noted in this mesiagc, Magistra Templi Rex Bar ‘on is exchanging postions with previous Magis: tra Templi Rex Peggy Nadramia, so she now as sues the chair of the Council of Nine and will continue 10 contibute her wisdom cowards the evolution of the Church of Satan as wel as pursu- ing her own projects that continue ro expound her insights gained during her many years working at the side of Dr. LaVey ‘This past year has been one of great pleasure for me, and I wanted to share a metaphor I have ‘used co explain my conception of my positon and duties as your High Priest. Since [ama musician, having studied both conducting and compost- ‘ton, T often tend to cat my imagery based on this significant pare of my creative practice. I se the ‘Church of Satan as resembling a vast symphony ‘orchestra of diabolical virtuosos, each wich sil in playing their unique “instruments”—their lens Tam now the conductor and music director ofthis esteemed ensemble, and the “score” of which 1 lead usin performances the philosophy of Satan- Jam created by Anton LaVey and embodied in his ‘many works, A isthe egular practice of conduc- tors I have studied both the historical context as well as made an in-depth analysis of Dr. LaVey’s “Score,” so that my interpretation is authoria- tive, Having worked for many years drerly with “the composer” has also provided me with neces sary insights ino his unique methods and means. ‘This Sinfonia Diaboica, which we perform with the maximum engagement of our passions s one ‘with many concertante pasagc, calling for play: crs o come forth from the texture ofthe ensemble and ‘sing slo” with great ardor. I is «score that aio allows for eadencas—passages wherein solo- {sts soar in baillant improvisaion based on the materials ofthe score itself, And alo itis 2 score which allows for continued expansion—ever more colorful elaborations of its orchestration as conditions change and evolving possibilities pres- cent themselves. Those who are not well-versed in classical music performance might noc be aware that it has long been the practice of conductors to adjust the scores they ate performing to take advantage ofthe continuing development of the instruments in the orchestra, facilitating greater expression ofthe intentions ofthe compose. And 10 itis my task co evolve the implementation of Maestro LaVey’s philosophical masterpicce, as | do my utmost to inspite you ll in chis continuing concert of inspired music” arising from the very heart ofthe Inferno “The Church of Satan has always been a labo ratory for experimentation in evolving an organ zation of radical individualism, and that proces continues. Towards that end, our specific Special Interest Groups aze soon to be announced via E- Billetin to our members (we are completing our ‘organization of the methods for their Function- ing), and wil thus launch a new phase in creative ‘exchange. While ic has been our past practice to have small-scale gathering: of productive mem- bers thie ase Halloween marked our fist lrge- scale coming together of outstanding individuals Reverend Ventrue, abeted by his talented cohorts Wieh Hecate and Reverends Sprague and Ken- red, made it posible for celebratory fellowship of hand-picked invites to asemble in the Dal- Jas area. Ie was truly an energizing ime, galvaniz- ing new projects as wel as providing indulgence Jn many shared passions promoting a veritable chain-reaction of reinforced ideas and goals. The security was very tight, and this contributed to ie being a grat success. We wil concinue with fare ther such experiments, choosing participants with cae so that our yield will be of the highest order. ‘We have been hard at work in acknowledging the many Active Membership Applications that have bocn pending, and many of you will have by now reccived your certificates welcoming you to the fist degree as Satanists in the Church of Satan, We still have many more to proces, and it Is our goa ro forge ahead and thus open the gates for those who patiently avait. In celebration of this Walpurgisnache, Rever- ‘end Mat Paradise has released his first book, The ‘Book of Satanie Quotation, Click on the image bblow to vst is site and order tis excellent col- lection of Infernal ammunition, “My deepest hanks goto the treasired individuals who have added their strengths towards our shared vision over this last year—you continue to cara my’ love and respect, as you honor me aswel asthe work ‘of Dr. LaVey, with your inestimable contbutions. So, in the mame of High Priestess Nade amia, Magistra Templi Rex Barton, and mysclf, T send forth our darkest blessings to all of out members and true Satanists the world over. May you celebrate this night of nights with abundant pleasure and extraordinary. satisfaction. We beara legacy, crystallized and identified by our founder Anton Szandor LaVey, that has come forth from the shadows to claim its due—ie isa lorious time to bea Satanist, Hail Anton Szan- dor LaVey! Hail Satan! 2 17 October, XXXVIAS. ‘Magus Peer H. Gilmore Feserday, the infamous Black House—Dr LaVey’ residence for many years and the birth place of che Church of Satan, was demolished. For the past several years, The Black House at 6114 California Stee sat empsy and brooding, the quintessential “shunned howe.” Like the San Francisco hi of Dr. LaVey’s mentor, Cecil Nin, ewas not meant co survive che death ofthe unique ‘owner who had given ic preternaura ie 1c was the real-world equivalent of fxional “haunted houses” belonging to charming outsi ers like the Addams Family domicile of both car- toons and video. With Dr. LaVey sits genius os, ‘ie became a nexus point for those who shared his Satanic sensibilives Irwas erly an “unholy of un holies” for the select group of sinister individuals who were fortunate enough ro be invited to cross its chreshold and passthrough the tygian pall of the entry hallway. Those of us who enjoyed many hhoursin its tenebrous embrace will neve forget its