The Empire Never Ended

337: Order of Nine Angles - From Combat 18 to 764

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Sep 9, 2025
Unpack the haunting history of the Order of Nine Angles, tracing its evolution from 1970s occultism intertwined with neo-Nazism. Dive into the chilling narrative of a tragic school shooting that spotlighted extremist ideologies. Discover how internet networks like 764 exploit nihilism and promote violence. Delve into the complex dynamics of fringe far-right groups, including the controversial Temple of Blood. This exploration reveals the dangerous intersection of radical beliefs, occult practices, and societal impact.
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INSIGHT

Occultism Is A Vehicle For Neo‑Nazi Politics

  • The O9A mixes copycat occult tropes with explicit neo‑Nazi ideology to make itself seem mystical and dangerous.
  • Its core project fuses Satanic transgression with Holocaust denial and a messianic Aryan myth to recruit fringe extremists.
ANECDOTE

David Myatt’s Dual Nazi And Occult Life

  • David Myatt (Anton Long) comes from a British neo‑Nazi lineage and spent decades embedded in extremist groups like Combat 18.
  • He simultaneously cultivated a Satanist persona and self‑mythologized origins for the Order of Nine Angles.
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Militant Credibility Fueled The Myth

  • Myatt moved through militant neo‑Nazi networks (Combat 18) and cultivated paramilitary credibility that fed his mythos.
  • His public switches (e.g., later claiming to renounce extremism) are unreliable and often self‑mythologizing.
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