Anton LaVey is the person generally considered to be the person who brought Satanism into the public eye. There were satanists before him, but it's not something they would publicly claim.
LaVey also wrote the Satanic Bible, along with a few other books. He also invited people to come and watch his satanic rituals. For this reason hes often percived as an attention grabber, or a fake - but it could be that he just wanted to make sure his religion (or philosophies) would not be forgotten after he is.
Anton Szandor LaVey.
Anton Szandor LaVey
Yes, I am a registered member. The COS was founded in the 1960s by Anton Szandor LaVey, author of the Satanic Bible.
Anton LaVey went by Black Pope, Dr. LaVey, and Tony.
Anton LaVey was born on April 11, 1930.
Anton LaVey was born on April 11, 1930.
No. He has been discredited, and could never prove his claims of being Anton LaVey's son. At least one of the original news sources covering his story (Cornerstone Magazine) issued a retraction and basically said he was a liar when they asked for proof, then he threatened to sue them. LaVey had 2 daughters and only one son, a boy named Xerxes who was born in 1993 and has not converted to Christianity or renounced his father.
Anton LaVey's birth name is Howard Stanton Levey.
Anton LaVey died on October 29, 1997 at the age of 67.
Whatever they want to really. They will perform rituals based on those created by LaVey and promote Satanisim. They celebrate Walpurgischnat in any way the want as well, check out the Satanic Bible by Anton Szandor LaVey or the Official Church of Satan website for more details.
Anton LaVey died on October 29, 1997 at the age of 67.
No. Anton LaVey was not a Mason, nor were any aspects of Satanic philosophy masonically inclined.