Heavy metal has always loved a good altar, especially when it’s accompanied by an occult ritual or two. The occult altar and ritual have played a huge part in the imagery of metal throughout the decades, whether as religious affiliation, political statement, or just for shock value. Here’s a huge collection of vintage occult altar and ritual photos, some with a sick heavy metal vibe!

Nik Kai Mellin
November 16, 2015 at 11:02 am
i was expecting real occultism but no.
Michael Cohn
November 16, 2015 at 9:46 am
The hooded figure is not older than ten years and was shot by Alexander Binder but certainly has all the right visual cues to fit here… You should feature him if you haven’t yet.
Héctor Cano
November 16, 2015 at 6:23 am
T.S.S. (norway).
Alex Ortiz
November 16, 2015 at 3:34 am
Altars need more nakedness, but that’s just me!
Merry Mary
November 16, 2015 at 2:33 am
Roman Genaro Padilla
Peter Pinguin
November 16, 2015 at 1:44 am
So, what’s up with those dudes hitting the bong in the middle part of the gallery?
Mindi Bee
November 16, 2015 at 12:03 am
The red G string has me a bit concerned, but otherwise fucking AWESOME!