Lucifer Rising: Sin, Devil Worship, and Rock'n'Roll

Baddeley, Gavin

ISBN 10: 0859653781 / ISBN 13: 9780859653787

Published by Plexus Publishing, 2006

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_456224810

Synopsis:

It’s only natural that rock and roll — “the devil’s music” — and Satanism should be intimately linked. Lucifer Rising explores this unique cultural confluence. Divided into three parts, the book first traces the history of Satanism, from the birth of the Black Mass through the fashionable sinners of the Hellfire Club. The second section examines Satanism in the 20th century, including Aleister Crowley, the formation of the Church of Satan, the Manson Family, and the rise of occult-influenced bands like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. The book’s third part looks at the new waves of Thrash Metal, Death Metal, and the Scandinavian Black Metal scene; the murder case surrounding the band Burzum; the neo-Nazi element; and the religious right’s courtroom pursuit of heavy metal. Lavishly illustrated throughout with graphics, medieval woodcarvings, and stunning photographs, the book also contains entertainingly cynical comment from Anton LaVey, in one of his last in-depth interviews.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Lucifer Rising: Sin, Devil Worship, and ...
Publisher: Plexus Publishing
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition