Political scientist Paul Ariès discusses the types of music that are used as a ‘Trojan horse’ for Satanism

The book “Satanisme et vampirisme: le livre noir” by political scientist Paul Ariès, from which the following excerpts originate, was produced under a contract with the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It was included in the materials he presented to the Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry into Sects, as well as in seminars at the National School of Prosecutors, the National Police Training Center, and the National School of Public Health. Among other works, Paul Ariès is also the author of the acclaimed “Le Retour du Diable.”

“Satanisme et vampirisme: le livre noir” by Paul Ariès seeks to address the questions: Why has Satanism developed? Does a Satanic culture exist?

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The lyrics are just as diabolical, illustrating why some view rock as a Trojan horse for Satanism.

Led Zepellin:

“yes to Satan, don’t be afraid of Satan”

“I wish the Lord to pray on his knees before Satan”

“I have to live with Satan”

Kiss:

“Satan, this is your God”

“I was raised by a demon, I prepared to reign like him.. I call upon the darkness to please me, and I command you to kneel before the God of thunder, the God of rock (lightning).”

The Deicide band makes a canonical invocation:

“In nomine Satani! Ave Lucifer! Hoathale Satan! Kill the Christians, kill the Christians. You are the ones who despise us… I would love to see you die. Armies of darkness destroy with fire their temples and churches. Happy Birthday Antichrist (and ends with a sprout for Christ)” David Michael “Tibet” Bunting

Black Sabbath:

“Jesus you are the evil one, take this mark of the Antichrist in 666”

AC/DC (meaning antichrist)

“I kill children, I love watching them die… I make mothers cry, I crush them under my car, I want to hear their screams.”

“You’re young, but you’re going to die, I won’t take anyone for prisoner. I lead you to hell, I will ring the bells of Hell.”

The Beatles’ “Revolution 9” was perceived as a Satanic gospel. The Rolling Stones will pen “Sympathy for the Devil.” And David Bowie will convey his sympathy for the Beast 666.

The malevolent rock of the ’70s and ’80s

The marked increase in Satanic themes, particularly within Black Metal, was unmistakable during the ’70s and ’80s.

Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Black Widow, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden. These bands epitomized the darker side of rock in the ’90s.

The band NIN, and the frontman of Deicide, are known for their striking imagery, such as the upside-down crucifix tattoo on the forehead.

Marilyn Manson has been one of the most recognized bands associated with satanic themes since the ’90s.

Scandinavian Black Metal originated in Norway. Guitarist Øystein Aarseth, in 1984, founded the group Mayhem, which signifies chaos. He adopted the nickname Destructor and later Euronymous (the Prince of the Dead) after converting to Satanism. He associated with Jon Kristiansen, founder of Slayer Magazine, which focused on Black Metal and Satanism.

Mayhem achieved unprecedented success until the suicide of its lead singer, known as Dead, in 1991. Euronymous continued solo until he collaborated with Varg Vikernes of the emerging group Burzum (a term from Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings). Together, they worked until Vikernes ignited a church on 6/5/92, sparking a series of anti-Christian arsons across Norway.

They held press conferences, claiming knowledge of the culprits but withholding identities, asserting ties to a Satanic terrorist organization. Euronymous was later murdered, and Vikernes was sentenced to 21 years in prison for the murder of his former ally, inflicting 23 stab wounds.

Blood Axis, a music project, was founded by Michael Moynihan, who is also known for his association with the Church of Satan and as the author of the book “Lords of Chaos,” which is well-regarded among followers of Satanism.

The Teachings of Thelema, the Church of Scientology and Rock Music

Aleister Crowley had a significant impact on modern mass culture, particularly in the music industry. In 1967, the Beatles released the album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, featuring a cover collage of influential figures, including Crowley. Jimmy Page, the guitarist of Led Zeppelin, was deeply influenced by Crowley’s ideas. The Rolling Stones’ album Their Satanic Majesties Request was also inspired by Crowley. Additionally, Deep Purple’s vocalist Ian Gillan released a song titled “The Abbey of Thelema.” Many famous rock musicians admired this occultist, reflecting his widespread influence.

L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, allegedly became involved with Aleister Crowley and his circle of occultists during a military mission. However, Professor Hugh Urban notes that Scientologists have not provided evidence for this claim, though Hubbard’s participation in occult rituals is not denied.

In his article “The Occult Roots of Scientology?: L. Ron Hubbard, Aleister Crowley, and the Origins of a Controversial New Religion,” Urban writes that Crowley was skeptical of Hubbard’s activities as a Crowleyan priest. Despite this, Hubbard incorporated Crowley’s teachings into Scientology’s doctrine and terminology. Researchers also point out the similarity between the cross of the “Order of the Golden Dawn,” of which Crowley was a member, and the cross of the Church of Scientology.

Marilyn Manson, a close friend of artist Gottfried Helnwein, is also suspected of involvement with the Church of Scientology. Although Manson has never admitted to this, his 2020 album “We Are Chaos” features a cross that resembles the Scientology cross. Manson has shown fascination with Jack Parsons, a student of Crowley and Hubbard’s partner in magical practices.

Adherents of modern Gnostic and occult teachings are not merely theorists or visitors to literary Gnostic salons; their goal is to change, or rather, to destroy the world, and they consciously implement this goal. Marilyn Manson, in one of his interviews, claimed that there is more spirituality at his concerts than in churches.

In fact, the most massive religious services are now held at concert venues and stadiums, gathering tens of thousands of teenagers and young people. There, prophets of mystical anarchism, Gnosticism, and Satanism introduce children to black metaphysics.

It is evident that without approval from higher authorities, such transformations would be impossible.

Information about L. Ron Hubbard was disseminated on October 5, 1969, by the Sunday Times newspaper in an article by Alexander Mitchell. Since no evidence existed, the newspaper published a refutation of this claim.

In fact, Scientologists believe that L. Ron Hubbard broke up the American black magic group in 1948 while serving as an officer in the Los Angeles Police Department.