In Memoriam Reverend André Peter Schlesinger(1962-2016) The quintessential curmudgeon, the ultra-meanie of alt.satanism, the force behind The Press and MANINBLACK, Reverend André Peter Schlesinger of the Church of Satan was a man who lived life on his own terms, without compromise—ever. Peggy and I met him when he worked for Herman Slater at The Magical Childe, the occult shop in Manhattan’s Chelsea area that was ground zero for anyone interested in the outré. Dressed in his spiffy green horn-buttoned alpine jacket, the tattooed bloke with the full ginger sideburns and close-cropped hair blended herbs and carved candles for Herman’s many […]
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Otto’s Shrunken Head Presents “A Devilish Display” Showcase New York City, NY – On Friday, February 27th, Otto’s Shrunken Head presents the special showcase, “A Devilish Display”, featuring Maninblack, Darren Deicide, and the live debut of Nathan Gray. This showcase will highlight these openly devilish musicians and their work. Otto’s Shrunken Head is New York City’s own rock n’ roll Tiki bar that was voted one of the ten best Tiki bars in New York City by the Wall Street Journal and the best “Tiki dive” by the Gothamist. This showcase will feature the live solo performance debut of Nathan […]