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From LaVey's performance collection of forgotten songs comes the alternate version of the title track, "Satan Takes a Holiday." Vocals by Magistra Blanche Barton. Happy Holidays from Hell! Hail Satan!

Part Two left off with both Kevin & the Wet Bandits preparing for the final showdown (also don't miss Part One ). The bandits now know Kevin is "home alone," and Kevin knows the bandits are coming that night, Christmas Eve, at 9 o'clock. Kevin is a bit deflated at this point, as it marks the first time in the movie his pranks have failed to serve his needs. He wanders icy sidewalks in the dark, looking at other families celebrations with a mixture of anger, sadness, and jealousy. Passing a church he hears a choir singing old Christmas hymns. Drawn by curiosity, Kevin enters and finds a seat. He looks over his shoulder, and do you know who he sees? That's right, Old Man Marley! This is where his role in the story begins to take form. Kevin is frozen by the old man's piercing gaze as Marley stands up and approaches him. Mouth agape, Kevin expects the worst, when suddenly Marley cracks a smile and asks to sit down. Kevin's expression changes fr

I left off Part One with Kevin now officially "Home Alone." Things seem to be going pretty well for him, now that he's no longer the scapegoat (true devil!) for the entire family's problems. He gets to sit in front of the TV all day watching whatever he chooses and eventually passes out amidst a pile of junk food. Nighttime. Enter burglars Harry & Marv, the Wet Bandits. They're outside casing the place, knowing the McCallisters are out of town. Kevin is awakened by the slamming of the van doors and sees the two silhouettes passing the window, heading for the basement door. Instead of freezing and immediately running away like a coward, Kevin's resourceful instincts rush him to the light switches. The confused Harry & Marv make their retreat, for now. After hitting the lights, Kevin takes cover under his parents bed, but soon thinks better of it. "I can't be a wimp," says Kevin. "I'm the man of the house!" As Satan

I'm just going to assume everyone at least knows about Home Alone 1&2 by now, with Macaulay Culkin's defining role as young Kevin McCallister, the boy who ends up free from adult supervision two Christmas seasons in a row due to his knuckle-headed family's incompetence. They're well-balanced movies that blend coming-of-age stories, slapstick comedy, and Culkin's smartass antics (now and then even breaking the fourth-wall) without going overboard on any of them. They're enjoyable movies and I like watching them. Above: The Kid That Made It All Possible But enough background. What I'm here to tell you is how by observing Kevin McCallister I have come to realize he is, in fact, a natural-born Satanist (the LaVeyan, not Christian definition) in the ways of individualistic non-conformity and self-preservation. It's not even subtle. Come, we have much to discuss. Righteous Anger. First, the original Home Alone . We see from the very first sc

From LaVey's performance collection of forgotten songs comes the title track, "Satan Takes a Holiday." Originally written in 1937 by Larry Clinton, the album's liner notes describe the song in this manner: Black metal groups have nothing on popular American tunes when it comes to Satanic references. This song... sympathetically portrays Satan as a jivin' guy in need of a well-deserved vacation. This Hammond Novachord arrangement, inspired by Milt Herth, provided an indelible stamp which led the song to be a staple as background music for thousands of magic acts and midnight spook shows. The album also includes a version with vocals by none other than Magistra Barton. Watch for that, coming soon. Hail Satan!

As mentioned by Magistra Nadramia in her "Odditorium" section of The Black Flame, it's Poo Poo Magazine ! You heard that right, and it's got the underground filth Infernal Michigan loves. If you enjoy being offended, check it out! Here are some pages from #12, 1995. Purging Talon Publishing.

Article discussing three of Anton LaVey's favorite vintage films (Freaks, The Black Cat, & The Seventh Victim). Eye Magazine, # 9. 1997

Anton LaVey's final interview is published in issue 45 of "Seconds Magazine." The cover, of all things, bears the image of the Insane Clown Posse. A little interview background: Initially this interview was planned to be held at a later date, but a friend contacted interviewer Boyd Rice to discuss some dreams she had. In them, LaVey appeared, telling her to let Boyd know LaVey was planning his own funeral. Boyd decided to conduct the interview as soon as possible. Just a short time later, he received the news from Peter H. Gilmore that LaVey had left the great party of life. For you, my dear devils, is that very interview, along with the introductory tribute by Magus Peter Gilmore, who as of this writing is the Church of Satan High Priest. Hail Anton Szandor LaVey! Hail Satan!