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Founding of The Church of Satan
On Walpurgis Night, the eve of the Christian feast day of Saint Walpurga, Anton LaVey founded the "Satanic Church"; later renamed to The Church of Satan. -
Anton LaVey's Death
The Church of Satan's founder Anton LaVey dies of pulmonary edema. -
Satanic Church New Management
Daughter of Anton LaVey, Karla LaVey, and Blanche Barton assume co High Priestess roles of The Church of Satan. However, Blanche took administrative lead of the church. -
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Black X Mass Shows
The Church holds annual shows presented every December that are open to the public. -
The Split and Official Formation
After legal disputes, and Karla's criticism of Barton's administration, Karla split from the church. In order to properly carry on her father's legacy, she founded The First Satanic Church. -
Show at 12 Galaxies Nightclub
The Church held a Walpurgisnacht Show at the 12 Galaxies Nightclub in San Francisco. -
Show at Edinburgh Castle
The Church held a pre-halloween benefits show to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita. -
Present Day
Karla has been running a weekly radio show for years playing and talking of music she grew up listening to with her father. Listeners are encouraged to send in their own CDs for playing as well.