Building New Myths

Past Literary Myths: -2008

Fallen Nation: Babylon Burning

A prophetic, apocalyptic novel.

In a world where guilt-by-association is enough to convict for terrorism, two rebellious young Americans are locked in a mental asylum for a crime they didn't commit. Though not terrorists, these two are outsiders in nearly every sense of the word: a transsexual and a transgressive philosopher capable of driving even psychiatrists insane. It seems that this is where their stories will end, yet they are both destined to play a role in a revolution that will forever change the world.

With the help of a friend they escape the asylum, and hatch a plan to fund their adventures with some petty larceny. As they travel, dreams and circumstances collide, and before they know it, they are part of a touring band with a growing following. Everything gels when they meet Lilith, a rock goddess just waiting to happen. She names the band Babalon, and sets them on a path of debauchery worthy of the name.

Meanwhile, Adam Trevino - an ex-LAPD cop turned federal agent - tracks them as they cut their chaotic path across the country. Charged with observing them and reporting their activities back to the shadow agency that hired him, Adam begins to wonder who the good guys really are. The uncertainty only mounts as more kids flock to Babalon with cult-like fervor. Shows turn into orgies, and with no one better to point fingers at, the religious right and politicians start blaming everything from the collapse of the American family to the awful economy on this band and the people who follow them.

When a Babalon show leads to a bloody clash between riot police and civilians, Adam is forced to pick sides, and leads a group of hired mercenaries into the desert to remove them permanently. This conflict, and its aftermath, perfectly mirror the collapse and rebirth of an Empire. Part Salmon Rushdie's Ground Beneath Her Feet, part Hunter S. Thompson's Fear And Loathing, Fallen Nation: Babylon Burning questions many of our basic cultural assumptions, makes us re-examine them, and hints at what they may lead us to.

• Order this book now on Amazon.com.
• Download the free PDF version from Greylodge.org.
• Explore the myth further with the website including interviews, free media, and information about the real-life experiences and myths that helped create the story.

Fallen Nation: Babylon Burning Audiobook

The first chapter of the Fallen Nation: Babylon Burning audiobook includes an original soundtrack and several contributing readers. Check it out now on Alterati.com.

Lives of Ilya

Moodily illustrated vampire mythology

In this twist on the genre, Tara Vanflower brought immortality back into the cycles of life and death. Mythos Media is thrilled to bring an alternate universe of Vampire mythology. The grand opening event we threw one dark night in LA included good friends of the author both on and off stage. On stage were Jarboe, Dark Muse, Monica Richards and Tara Vanflower herself in a mesmerizing performance of which we are fortunate enough to have video, shot by Dark Muse. A great start in getting the word out for Lives of Ilya, but this is but the beginning.

As we began production of the audio book, we had Jarboe, Peter Steele and Mister Sam on hand to read. Due to scheduling conflicts, Mr. Steele had to bow out but we are very pleased confirmed that Martin Bowes of the great Goth/Electronic/Symphonic/Exerimental act Attrition will be stepping in with his voice talents. Episodes will be available in serial format at the Lives of Ilya site as well as through our friends at Alterati.com.

"Neither a graphic novel nor simply a story with pictures, but an artistic hybrid somewhere between the two...told in Vanflower's deadpan dream transcript style."- Brian John Mitchell, Silber Media.

"An invitation for the reader to be captures by the illusive detachment of literal and metaphorical Vampire"- Jarboe

Lives of Ilya Audiobook

A reading of Tara Vanflower's illustrated vampire mythology, read by Jarboe.

Both the free audiobook and the illustrated color novella are available here.

A Hint Of What's To Come (2009-?)

Storytelling 2.0

Joseph Matheny headed up a 3-part series to air on the G-Spot in January 2009. The second episode will feature a roundtable discussion with a number of independent producers of myth & art. You're not going to want to miss these!

The Immanence of Myth

A non-fiction exploration of the concepts at work behind much of what these various artists and groups are doing. Early sample chapters are available.

The Medicine Show

We were unable to release the expertly illustrated, mythologically themed Medicine Show comic this past summer due to our unhappiness with the printing options available to us. This is a work that demands the right reproduction, and we will continue to hunt for the right vendor for that when circumstances permit. However, we would like to direct you to some of the imagery online, and an in-depth interview conducted with Rudy Rauben on Alterati. We hope to be able to present more myths that come about through our collaboration with this talented artist in the coming year.

Synchronicity Studios

The partners of Mythos Media have decided to provide their collective services and skills as independent contractors. Synchronicity Studios: "...provides interactive, custom content, whether you are a music label, publisher, independent artist or author, or even a major corporation looking for viral promotion or a more cutting edge, "youth friendly" image. Online marketing, music management, viral video strategy involving branding and innovation in podcasting promotion, event marketing and effective brand communication. We can produce media for traditional campaigns, but we thrive on the internet, where many traditional companies are running scared." Look for the full launch of our website in early 2009.

Murd3r The World

It might be tongue in cheek, but it still hits you over the head with a crowbar and drags you back to its cave to do unspeakable things with your corpse. Check out a behind-the-scenes peek at an early track in progress here. Created by the unholy union of Sean Marsden (233project, Elektroworx), and James Curcio. Future collaborators are lining up now.

Black Ops

Unfortunately, some of the biggest things that we have in store for 2009 can't be shared publicly yet. These will include some interesting collaborations between DPRGRM, The Foolish People, and Mythos Media, and new technologies that will make it easier for all of us to produce and broadcast our art/myths.

Friends of Mythos Media

Greylodge

For years Greylodge has been bringing the public a literal treasure-trove of artistic, cinematic, and literary work. For free.

Alterati

A counter-culture magazine and digital focus-point begun in early 2007. You will find literally hundreds of original interviews, podcasts & articles series here if you dig around.

Foolish People

Foolish People create Weaponised Art, Ritual Theatre and Film, to raise a numinous experience within the witness by unifying Hermetica, Gnosticism and the Esoteric. They engineer immersive experiences, which become a catalyst for positive change in rapidly declining societies. Recent projects: Terra Extremitas, Dead Language.

The Art of Memetics

The Art of Memetics. The Magic of Applying Memetics, Marketing, Masterminding, & Cybernetic Theory to use and ride the distribution paths of rhizomatic networks: spreading ideas is not just a science, it is also an artform. This book is a guide to Do-It-Yourself memetics for the artist, occultist, entrepreneur and/or marketer seeking to get a handle on how memes grow might and power, and spread as if by magic. Written by Wes Unruh and Edward Wilson, Illustrations by R.M. Carney. Available as a print on demand lulu book or free online edition via http://www.artofmemetics.com/.

Fas Ferox

In a post-apocalyptic near-future, explore the five realms of the universe: Divinity, Spirit, the Physical, Underworld and Dream, while meeting modern manifestations of demigods who walk among us. This cutting-edge epic is a riveting wake-up call to the archetypes in each and every one of us.

culture de tragédie

Inspired by the alternative beauty pageant "Miss Catwalk Tragedy" this 134 page, full color 8.5" x 11" collection features some of the country's top alternative photographers and a few promising newcomers.