"Gate to Hell" Discovered in Turkey

A group of Italian archaeologists have uncovered what is known in Greco-Roman mythology as the “Gate to Hell” in Southwest Turkey. Known primarily as “Pluto’s Gate”, this site was considered the portal to the underworld.

The mysterious opening was filled with lethal vapors so dense that any animal who entered would die instantly. Also uncovered was an amazing site of ruins which include Ionic columns and an inscription with a dedication to the deities of the underworld — Pluto and Kore.

According to lore, small birds were given to pilgrims to test the deadly capabilities of the cave and hallucinated priests would sacrifice bulls to Pluto.

Definitely a fascinating discovery and a good addition to your global tour of ancient wonders.

More info at Discovery.

Love these Silent Servant mixes.

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Lightning Swords of Death @ Five Star Bar, Downtown LA

Before they hit the road for a U.S. tour, Lightning Swords of Death will be playing at the Five Star Bar in Downtown LA this evening. Below is their beyond awesome video for Baphometic Chaosium and some behind the scenes pics.

ATRIARCH / LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH / USNEA / DEATHKINGS

Five Star Bar
$10 COVER | 21 & UP
DOORS 8:00 PM

Skepticism - The Raising of the Flames

Formed in Finland in 1991, Skepticism is a pioneer of the Funeral Doom sub-genre. They are also known for their impeccable fashion taste on stage.

CAGE RAGE

House of Holland Cagefighters

Chromat Patent Bustier

Shakuhachi Cage Dress

Topshop Gunmetal Slinky Cage Bikini

Charlotte Russe Caged Lace Up Architect Wedge

Satanic Cage Sweatshirt

Buy on SVPPLY.

Available now for pre-order via Mount Analog is Jealous God 01 - SS/S (Silent Servant & Svreca) - Sicario De Dios 12” / Booklet / Mix CD.

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The venture (Jealous God) will be directed and run by Karl O’Connor (Regis), with Juan Mendez, AKA Silent Servant, working as visual director and Ruskin holding the title of music director. It falls under the umbrella of O’Connor’s long-running Downwards label (which recently launched a North American division). As with Mendez and O’Connor’s previous project, Sandwell District, Jealous God looks likely to be more than an average record label: its mission statement says the goal is to “question the here and now,” and is “intended for the mutants of our age.”

The first release is a 12-inch called Sicario de Dios from SS/S, a collaboration between Silent Servant and Semantica chief Svreca. This will be followed by a record from Ruskin, then further releases from Silent Servant in solo mode (with a Powell remix), O/V/R (AKA Regis and James Ruskin) and Minimal Wave regulars In Aeternam Vale. Each release will be accompanied by an art zine, while the first 100 will also feature an additional product—or “artifact”. The first record comes with a tote bag, the second with an engraved logo dagger, and the third with a military logo badge.

Jealous God follows on from the closure of Sandwell District, the collective that O’Connor and Mendez ran with Dave Sumner, AKA Function. The label shut up shop at the end of 2011, and the recent fabric 69 mix—which featured two Jealous God tracks—was the final Sandwell District transmission (the Sandwell-affiliated Wherenext? Tumblr has also been deleted).

JL01 comes in Clear Vinyl with printed sleeve Booklet and Mix CD

WAR BUNKER

Behold this amazing and once-secret war bunker in Konjic, Bosnia-Herzegovina, which has now become a billion dollar art gallery. Formerly used to house Yugoslavia’s Communist leadership, this u-shaped underground labyrinth is dug deep in to a mountain just miles outside Sarajevo. For now the bunker is used only on a biennial basis, but it will hopefully become a more permanent gallery space in this small, unsuspecting Eastern Bloc town.

Beth Richards Swimwear

We are loving the Beth Richards 2013 swimwear collection.

Shop the looks on our Svpply page.

Shops We Endorse - Saint Laurent Flagship, Paris

French Vogue gives us the first look inside the soon to be opened, Heidi Slimane designed, Saint Laurent flagship store. Located in Paris’ Triangle d’Or, Slimane’s work showcases a futuristic art deco vibe and touches of Brutalist geometry, all in Saint Laurent’s signature black and white palette. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Paris.

Everyone knew that the guests at last night’s Met Gala were ‘damned if they do, damned if they don’t’ in regards to dressing according to the night’s punk theme. The ideology of punk is really to be anti-fashion, so it would be decidedly more “punk” not to dress in the punk uniform, right? But, in this instance, not dressing according to the theme would just make you an average celebrity on the red carpet. In any case, there should be no discussion about what punk is and what it’s not. This is just an exhibit in a museum. Punk is history and this is a Costume Gala. Here are a few of our favorites from last night.

Rooney Mara can do no wrong in our book (Givenchy)