Moloich Photography Ltd.

Specializing in live concert, artist and venue photography

"Firstly For The Artist - Always For The Artist"

In modern English usage, "Moloich" can refer derivatively to any person or thing which demands or requires costly sacrifices.

Moloich representing semitic מלך m-l-k, (a root which occurs in various Hebrew and Arabic words related to kings) is either the name of a god or the name of a particular kind of sacrifice associated with fire.

On a mountain of skulls, in a castle of pain, on a throne of blood sat the king, at his right hand controlled by the pains and dealings of futile man sat the Moloich.

Like some other gods and demons found in the Bible, Moloich appears as part of medieval demonology, as a Prince of Hell. This Moloich finds particular pleasure in making mothers weep; he specializes in stealing their children. According to some 16th century demonologists, Moloch's power is stronger in December.

The savage, like ourselves, feels the oppression of his impotence before the powers of Nature; but having in himself nothing that he respects more than Power, he is willing to prostrate himself before his gods, without inquiring whether they are worthy of his worship. Pathetic and very terrible is the long history of cruelty and torture, of degradation and human sacrifice, endured in the hope of placating the jealous gods: surely, the trembling believer thinks, when what is most precious has been freely given, their lust for blood must be appeased, and more will not be required. The religion of Moloich — as such creeds may be generically called — is in essence the cringing submission of the slave, who dare not, even in his heart, allow the thought that his master deserves no adulation. Since the independence of ideals is not yet acknowledged, Power may be freely worshipped, and receive an unlimited respect, despite its wanton infliction of pain.

I've decided to fly my love of photography under the one demonic soul defying banner of Moloich Photography Ltd. Our aim is to capture small venues and quality shows. We know you remember what we speak of and we're looking for your help. . . if you know of a show in your area, please contact us and we will make an effort to get there. If you know in advance - all the better, we'll contact the band and then post the results. We can't live our dream without your support. . . thanks for your comments, feedback and help.