Product Description
In 1968 Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan released the first recording of a Satanic Ritual. This disk is a reissue of that album, with extensive liner notes and a bonus track. Adversary Recordings has made an agreement with the record label Amarillo, who first issued it on CD, to make it available again. The first track is The Satanic Mass, performed in the building that served as the home and original location of the Church of Satan led by Anton LaVey on Friday the 13th in September of Year III Anno Satanas (1968). Tracks 2-7 are of LaVey reciting selections from the Satanic Bible, much of which was inspired by Ragnar Redbeards book "Might Is Right". There is a bonus track not on the original vinyl release called "The Hymn of the Satanic Empire, or The Battle Hymn of the Apocalypse". You can find the score of this song in LaVey's "The Devil's Notebook".
Product Details
| Publisher | Adversary Recordings |
| Number Of Discs | 1 |
| Format | Audio CD |
| Creator | Anton LaVey |
| EAN | 0832915000222 |
| UPC | 832915000222 |
| Label | Adversary Recordings |
| Studio | Adversary Recordings |
| Title | The Satanic Mass |
| Original Release Date | 1995-06-21 |
| Release Date | 2003-10-31 |
| Manufacturer | Adversary Recordings |
Customer Reviews
Don't Believe the HypeReview by displaced_punk, 2007-04-13
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!
Really only worth the first track...
Review by Mister Misses, 2006-07-03
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".
For those who know...
Review by Daemon Darkmage, 2006-05-20
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.
Sinister Minister
Review by Draconis Blackthorne, 2004-10-11
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.
Anton LaVey - The Satanic Mass
Review by Owen Leitsch, 2004-09-06
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!!
