Exploring the shift towards surface-level occult influence in late 20th-century rock music, this chapter discusses the pop culture phenomenon of occult practices, intriguing associations between rock legends and mysterious rituals, and the commercialization of occult themes in music. It delves into how bands integrated witchcraft and Satanism for marketing, the mainstream acceptance of dark elements alongside pop culture, and the unintentional creation of occult-themed artwork. Overall, the chapter uncovers the deep connections between rock music and occult traditions during this era.
We talk about how the occult was used to promote rock and roll in the long seventies and Matt goes on massive digression about ancient magic and messianic mysticism.