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Zeena performing at Kantine am Berghain, February 28, 2016 – Berlin (Germany)
Born	Zeena Galatea LaVey San Francisco, California, U.S.
Occupation	Singer songwriter musician composer performance artist photographer visual artist author religious teacher
Years active	1967–present
Spouse(s)	Nikolas Schreck (m. 1988; div. 2015)
Parent(s)	Anton LaVey Diane Hegarty
Relatives	Karla LaVey (half-sister)
Musical career
Genres	Electroacoustic music, sound art, field recording, soundscape, minimalism, magic realism, ritual music, experimental, dark ambient, ambient, post-industrial, neoclassical, gothic rock, post-punk
Instruments	Vocals, keyboard, Percussion, Flute, Synthesizer, Electronics, Sampling
Labels	Gymnastic Records, Unclean Productions, Wolfslair, Inc., Video Werewolf, Musicus Phÿcus, The Epicurean
Associated acts	Radio Werewolf, Nikolas Schreck, Christopher Lee, Hisham Bharoocha, John Murphy, NON, Musicus Phÿcus, Cory Vielma, King Dude, Frank Haines, Chris Kachulis

Zeena Galatea Schreck (born LaVey), known as ZEENA, is an American artist, author, and spiritual teacher. She lives in Berlin, Germany. She is known for her work in visual arts and music. Zeena also founded the Sethian Liberation Movement (SLM) in 2002.

Zeena grew up connected to the Church of Satan. She became well-known in the 1980s as the group's first spokesperson. She left this role in 1990. Later, her spiritual journey led her to teach Tibetan Tantric Buddhism.

Early Life and Family

Zeena was born in San Francisco, California. Her parents were Anton LaVey and Diane Hegarty.

From 1988 to 2015, Zeena was married to Nikolas Schreck. He was also her bandmate in Radio Werewolf. They separated in 2007 and divorced in 2015. Zeena decided to keep her married last name.

Artistic Journey and Education

Zeena's art, music, and writing are inspired by spiritual traditions. From a young age, she was drawn to artists who used spiritual ideas in their work.

As a teenager, she studied theater and film. At 16, Zeena passed her high school equivalency exam. This allowed her to start working and attend City College of San Francisco. She studied drama there. She also trained at other famous acting schools. Her studies focused on ancient Greek theater and improvisation.

Filmmaker Kenneth Anger was Zeena's godfather and mentor. He shared his artistic influences with her when she was young. These influences included other directors like Curtis Harrington. Zeena later became friends with Curtis Harrington. He cast her in his last film, Usher (2000).

Spiritual Path

Zeena became interested in ancient spiritual practices. These practices were connected to the Egyptian god Set. She once visited a museum in Vienna, Austria. There, she had a powerful experience at an altar dedicated to Set. This experience helped her see her future path clearly.

In 2002, Zeena became a High Priestess in the Temple of Set.

Sethian Liberation Movement

The Sethian Liberation Movement was started on November 8, 2002. Zeena Schreck left the Temple of Set along with four other leaders. They explained their reasons in a letter.

This new group, first called "The Storm," became the Sethian Liberation Movement. It was described as a group of teachers and students working together. They chose to focus on mutual respect rather than strict rules.

Music and Performance Art

Zeena Schreck at the Berlin Independence Days Music Festival, 1989.

The 8/8/88 Event

On August 8, 1988, an event took place at the Strand Theater in San Francisco. It was for the film debut of a mockumentary about Charles Manson. Nikolas Schreck organized the event. Zeena spoke at the start of the gathering. A film of her baptism was also shown.

Zeena said this was the only time she performed live with Nikolas and Evil Wilhelm. This event marked a change in the band Radio Werewolf. Other artists like NON also performed. A film crew from Geraldo Rivera's show filmed the event.

Radio Werewolf

From 1988 to 1993, Zeena was a co-leader of the experimental music group Radio Werewolf. She wrote music, sang, played instruments, and designed artwork for their albums. Her performances during this time were mainly in Europe.

Zeena in Berlin, 1989. She co-produced and narrated the film Charles Manson Superstar.

In 2012, Radio Werewolf released The Vinyl Solution. This was their first official release in 20 years.

In 2016, Classic Rock magazine listed Radio Werewolf as one of the '25 weirdest bands of all time'. They noted the band's unique style.

Solo Music Career

Zeena Schreck with John Murphy and Cory Vielma at the Wave-Gotik-Treffen Festival in May 2015.

Performa 13, New York

On November 8, 2013, Zeena performed at the Performa art festival in New York. She was joined by musicians Hisham Bharoocha and Anders Hermund. Her performance used sounds and voices inspired by spiritual practices. This was her first solo show in her home country since moving to Europe in 1990.

David Sanderson described the event. He said Zeena stood like a "twenty-foot tall goddess." Her powerful presence and the sounds created a unique experience for the audience.

Wave-Gotik-Treffen Music Festival

On May 23, 2015, Zeena returned to music as a solo artist in Europe. This was at the Wave-Gotik-Treffen festival in Leipzig, Germany. She performed at the Egyptian Museum in Leipzig. Zeena created a special soundscape for this unique setting. She performed with Cory Vielma and John Murphy. This was one of John Murphy's last performances before he passed away. Zeena performed a traditional Tibetan Buddhist ceremony for him.

In 2016, a tribute album for John Murphy was released. It included a live track from Zeena's concert. The album booklet also featured a portrait of Murphy drawn by Zeena.

First Solo Recording

On March 11, 2020, Zeena released her first solo recording. It was called "Bring Me The Head of F.W. Murnau: A Ghost Story in Six Acts." This work was inspired by news that the director's head had been stolen. Many sounds in the recording were captured at Murnau's former home and grave in Germany.

Discography

As Solo Artist

Transcend (2023) – Soundtrack for an art exhibition, later released digitally.
Bring Me The Head of F.W. Murnau: A Ghost Story in Six Acts (2020) – Compact Disc EP.

Composer/Performer for Radio Werewolf

The Vinyl Solution- Analog Artifacts: Ritual Instrumentals and Undercover Versions (2012) – Compilation CD.
Love Conquers All (1992) – CD.
Witchcraft/Boots (1991) – Vinyl Double-cover 12-inch Maxi Single.
Songs for the End of the World (1991) – CD.
Bring Me the Head of Geraldo Rivera (1990) – Vinyl Mini LP.
The Lightning and the Sun (1989) – Vinyl Mini LP.

Producer

5,000 Years of the God Set (1997/2012) – Zeena Schreck was the producer.
Christopher Lee Sings Devils, Rogues & Other Villains (1996) – Co-produced with Nikolas and Zeena Schreck.
Charles Manson Superstar (1989) – Film documentary, Zeena was co-producer and narrator.

Other Recordings

All My Sins Remembered – The Sonic Worlds of John Murphy (2016) – Includes a live track by Zeena.
Georges Montalba – Pipe Organ Favorites & Fantasy in Pipe Organ and Percussion (2001) – Booklet includes an article by Zeena.
Zeena Speaks on the Death of Anton LaVey (1998/2012).
X – Zero (1998) – Features Zeena's track "Hymn To The Great Grand Goat."
Charles Manson Superstar (1989) – Zeena provided female narration and some soundtrack music.
Zeena [LaVey] Radio interviews: Three Volume Set (1989).

Recordings About or Inspired by Zeena (Selected)

I Was Evil (2021) – Song by King Dude, inspired by a story Zeena told him.
The Silent Lineage (2020) – Album by Sacred Legion, band name given by Zeena.
State and Design (2018) – EP by Cubus Larvik, uses samples of Zeena's voice.
Pentagram Sam (2012) – Rap parody by Da Grimston & Mist-E, references Zeena in lyrics.
The Satanic Mass (1968/1994/2001) – Contains a reenactment of Zeena Schreck's historic baptism.

Filmography

REGRETS (2023) – Voice cameo in a short film.
Satan Lives (2015) – Interviewed as herself in a documentary.
Usher (2000) – Plays Sapphic Poetess in a short film.
Speak of the Devil: The Canon of Anton LaVey (1998) – Appears as herself in a documentary.
The Zurich Experiment (1992) – Performer, producer, and director of a music documentary.
Germania: The Theory of Ruins (1992) – Producer, director, and photographer of a documentary-art video.
Ragnarok (1990) – Producer and director of a documentary.
Charles Manson Superstar (1989) – Co-producer and narrator of a documentary.
The 80s: Satan's Seed Strikes Back [Alternate title: Zeena vs. Ignorance] (1989) – Documentary compiling Zeena's media interviews.
The Wonderful World of Brother Buzz (1965) – Appeared as herself on a children's TV show.

Selected Publications (as Author)

The Zaum of Zeena (2015) – Features her own art and writings.
VICE (2013) – Wrote a column called "From the Eye of the Storm."
Beatdom Nature issue #11 (2012) – Autobiographical essay "Liberation Under the Snow Moon." ISBN: 978-1-4774-1872-7
Beatdom Religion issue #10 (2011) – Wrote two short stories: "A Short History of Buddhism in Berlin" & "Lost and Found: A Fairy Tale of Sethian Awakening." ISBN: 978-1-4680-9677-4
LeDossier Manson (2011) – Includes a transcript by Zeena from an interview for Charles Manson Superstar.
The Manson File: Myth And Reality Of An Outlaw Shaman (2011) – Also includes a transcript by Zeena from the Charles Manson Superstar interview.

Published Illustrations and Graphic Design by Zeena

All My Sins Remembered – The Sonic Worlds of John Murphy (2016) – CD booklet cover portrait of John Murphy.
The Zaum of Zeena (2015) – All art and writings are her own.
HORSEFLY (2011) – Cover art and title design for a Charles Manson music EP.
The Manson File: Myth and Reality of an Outlaw Shaman (2011) – Cover design and chapter plates.
LeDossier Manson (2011) – Cover design and chapter plates.
Kabbalah, Qliphoth and Goetic Magic (2004) – Contributed original photos and drawings.
The Exit Collection (1998) – Contributed two original drawings.
Love Conquers All (1992) – Design layout for CD's cover and booklet.
Witchcraft/Boots (1991) – Concept and double cover design.
Songs for the End of the World (1991) – Design and original art for CD's cover and booklet.
Bring Me the Head of Geraldo Rivera (1990) – Concept, cover art, and design.
The Lightning and the Sun (1989) – Cover design and layout.

Publication Cover Stories Featuring Zeena

DERAILED Magazine; Issue 4, Vol. 1 – April 2021, Eager Student, Humble Teacher, interview with Zeena Schreck by Daphne Minks Daly. ISSN 2766-6379
Cuir Underground; Issue 4.2 – Summer 1998 Sado-Magic for Satan, interview with Zeena Schreck by Kiki Scar.