With photographs and artwork from self-described Satanists, this elaborately researched look at the nature of evil sheds light on -- and makes ligh...
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Oct 01, 2010
Josh
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Although the back cover boasts with glaring irony that Baddeley is a superbly "unopinionated, thorough, and willing to address and evaluate... all sides..." - while then subsequently pointing out that he is also an ordained "minister" in Anton La Vey's Church of Satan, so far this has been an extremely interesting book. If you can stomach chapter one which seems mostly devoted to railing an assault on Christianity - a tactic I found not only personally offensive but also eve
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Aug 29, 2009
Cwn_annwn_13
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The title is somewhat deceptive because while the "Satanic" influence in music is the bulk of this book, its more like Satanism in pop culture and the author trying to set the record straight on what he considers Satanism to be, which is Laveyism. I hate calling what Laveyites refer to as Satanism because really they are Atheists that don't believe in Satan. The author being a Laveyite overall makes this book better I think, but on some levels hurts it because while he really goes out
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Jan 23, 2011
Garrett
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Some interesting stuff, but it feels biased, uninformative and skewed in favor of the author's own spiritual beliefs. Baddeley's knowledge of myth and theology is quite questionable, which is a shame because his book Goth Chic was surprisingly well researched and well rounded and I recommend it as a survey of dark culture.
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Oct 30, 2011
Helsson
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A really interesting look at the development of Satanism from the past till present. The author has an obvious bias in regards to his Church of Satan affiliation, but I find it doesn't really detract from the text as a whole.
Mar 08, 2010
Benjyklostermann
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Some of the history can get a bit dry if you're not that into reading about the occult. Very informative, and cool pictures. This really shows that rock'n'roll and the devil go hand in hoof.
Feb 25, 2011
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Oct 14, 2010
Monte
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Great book. It covers a lot of ground without ever feeling rush, except for the final chapter...
Nov 29, 2007
Tiffany
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An interesting look into a not widely known about subculture. Very much so a history of the church of satan, the individuals involved and other satanic groups throughout history.
Jun 18, 2008
Rebecca
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My husband, Stephen Kasner, is mentioned in this book, so I recommend it for that reason.
Jan 03, 2008
Todd
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Provides the in-depth background on Satanism and Heavy Metal absent from Lords of Chaos.
Sep 21, 2007
Jonathan
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I guess I wanted a more insightful look into Satan and his musical minions, this wasn't it.
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