Well, of course it all up to the listener how they approach music.  I can assure you, I don't own a black cloak and I have no pet crow

 

Yes the ritual chanting can be imposing, but since the lyrics are in Italian it is just sound to me.  Were they in English maybe I could not ignore it, who knows?

 

But Comus, Therion, many other bands also have very controversial lyrics and/or imagery.  I guess my bottom line belief is that an artist can explore the occult in an interesting way without necessarily promoting evil.  (Remember those who wanted to blame Ozzy for suicides?  Or was it Priest?)

 

The listener has to be responsible to deal with what they hear as art and not get caught up in it.  Or so they tell me about some of the disgusting rap lyrics out there. 

 

They do hinder the enjoyment of the music for me.  I have mixed feelings. I heard them years ago and was generally impressed. I was quite disturbed when a prog fan informed me, that on one of their releases they are either reading from the Satanic bible or reciting a Satanic ritual in Italian. I like music that is mysterious sounding but does not disturb me. Jeff Grienke can be disturbing to the many ears of electronic fans but in another but brighter sense he leaves defining the un-definable to you. You can personally create your own darkside to his music. Jacula seems more appealing to those who travel the left hand path. I listen to ...."Black Mass/Lucifer by Mort Garson and again it sets the course for many dark mind sets. I could visualize anything I dream of while the music plays but with Jacula, I felt restricted to following in the footsteps of Satan. I can see many progressive rock fans overlooking the religious overtones and fully enjoying the music. I can also get a visual of a person that dresses in a black cloak, walking around talking to the spirits and maybe owning the entire Jacula collection.

Their story his strange though. Oh but I don't mind... Strange tastes good.