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The Satanic Mass

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This is it! The original recording resurrected & brought to CD! At long last, the echoes of The Satanic Mass can be heard in your home, compleat with The Hymn To Satan, The Destruction Ritual, The Lust Ritual, & Zeena's Satanic Baptism, which I found to be particularly moving. But that's not all! We are also graced by the Doctor reciting The Book Of Satan from THE SATANIC BIBLE. If that wasn't enough, we also get treated to The Hymn Of The Satanic Empire as a bonus track. Plus, the mysterious ninth track, "March D'Anunzio".

When listening to THE SATANIC MASS, remember to keep the light off. Or have dim illumination in the dead of the night, as recommended by Doctor LaVey, & dictated by uncommon morbid sense. The Satanic Mass is sure to entertain, as well as keep one in deep contemplation, & bestow great solemnity.

The opening track of this album makes it worth the purchase. There truly is an ominous vibe and one can highten the effect when burning candles and incense, which I highly recommend. It's sounds very dated, very 60's... but to me, that makes it all the better. Nostalgic Satanism!

The remaining tracks are interesting, but not so effective. The reading of the verses in LaVey's monotone manner is tedious and not very impressive. It's good for inspiration and thought provocation, though. The classical pieces in the background are a bit distracting and overbearing.

The final bonus track is just... how can I say it..? Bad. Embarassing and cheesy to the umpteenth degree. Yeah, LaVey had a great sense of humor and didn't mind playing on the hoaky side, but this track just doesn't at all fit with the rest of the disc.

Overall, it's a good collector's piece. If you're into ritual magic, satanism, or just general "spooky" stuff, it's a nice buy. I would prefer if the whole recording was as evocative and magical as the first track, which alone earns the title; "The Satanic Mass".

An Excellent Album! Recorded live at The Church of Satan. This is one of the First albums that Anton LaVey recorded. It has been out of print for many years and has now been re-released. Those interested in Satanism, Anton LaVey, The Church of Satan would really enjoy this album. Highly Recommended!!

I can't believe everyone is giving this five stars! This CD is very entertaining indeed...for a minute or two (and only if you're one who is tickled by such kitsch [and if I weren't, I'd probably give this just one star]); however, the spooky organ, the gongs, the thunder claps and several "Hail Satan!" refrains that accompany the Black Pope's monotous baloney will likely cause you to consider this as your haunted house soundtrack come next Halloween. (Hint: repeat track one--which clocks in at over 18 minutes--ad infinitum.) Alternatively, I recommend putting your money toward the documentary Satanis (1970) instead. --One gets to see The Black House which is no more! LaVey's lion Togare! And naked chicks on the altar! Hail Satan!

This is classic for those who want a serious interest in Satanism. It contains various Satanic rituals, which are very powerful. Then there is an accompanied version of The Satanic Bible's Book of Satan, which is evil enough to conjure visions of splendor, or scare the weak. Closing out is Hymn of the Satanic Empire, one of my favorite songs. LaVey kind of speaks, not sings. If nothing else, LaVey proved in his life he was a competant synthesizer player.

For anyone who has already read The Satanic Bible or practiced Satanic Ritual, this CD will bring no surprises. It's basically a ritual exactly as LaVey described in his book. Nothing spectacular. LaVey uses J.S. Bach's Hymn To God as the intro, although he rather unoriginally calls it The Hymn To Satan. The Battle Hymn is included, which is the high point of the recording. An unlisted march is also present, so after you think that the CD is over, keep listening. Readings from LaVey's Book of Satan chapter in the Satanic Bible are included with backgroung music by Wagner, Sousa and others. Again, no real surprises here; only worth the money if you're really interested in LaVey memorabilia, but guaranteed to tick the Christians off.

The best part of the CD is the track not listed, some 2minutes after the Battle Hymn of the Apocalypse. It is a powerfulinstrumental that evokes images of a military parade in Hell (at least for me). The readings of the Book of Satan by LaVey are nice, but better is the Hymn to Satan that opens and closes the ritual portions of the album and the reading of the Enochian Keys. The liner notes on the album are also interesting. Definitely worth having.

I first got to listen this album at a gathering I went to a few years ago, a friend of mine had the old vinyl copy and put it in his record player, and listened, and I just had these feelings... these feelings that were so emotional it's hard to just put in words. I hadn't heard it for some time after that, but then I saw the CD version one day in a CD folder that someone left when I was taking the bus home; imagine the shock! I took the folder home and popped the CD in stereo, and just closed my eyes and let it take me there. It's one of those cherished possessions I will keep for the rest of my life, and if you are a Satanist and you don't have this I highly recommend it. It's more than an album to me, it's a gate of wisdom and listen to it is to open that gate. HAIL SATAN.

Considering this was made in the 60s and 70s, and also that it introduced a lot of closed minded people to "something else", it's really quite nifty. Consider it a little bit of fun, and something a bit left field. You won't find anything seriously "occult" or "Satanic" here.. but rather a bit of in-your-face attitude coupled with some rather unique invocations and musical tracks.

A Satanic Gem: This recording was originally issued on an L.P. in 1969, shortly after the founding of the Church of Satan (in 1966). Righteous, God-fearing US citizens everywhere had already expressed fever-pitch consternation, aggravation and indignation at the emergence of LaVey's organization, and the release of the L.P. did nothing whatsoever to dispel their terrors. Included on this CD re-release/remaster is a recording of an authentic Black Mass, conducted in the Church of Satan by Anton LaVey and friends, which stands as an unparalleled guide for all of those who remain keen to conduct such ceremonies themselves. This most infamous of Satanic Ceremonies is followed by LaVey alone, accompanied by background music (by Wagner)as he reads aloud the entire "Book of Satan", taken from his "Satanic Bible". LaVey's unique, rousing "Battle Hymn of The Satanic Empire" rounds off this CD. In all, the quality/production is excellent,and I would strongly recommend all genuine, current (or, indeed, prospective) walkers of the Left Hand Path to obtain a copy.