Church Of Satan Defends Zac Brown Against 'Demonic Ritual' Accusations At Vegas Sphere Show

The Church of Satan has dismissed accusations that Zac Brown Band's recent show at the Las Vegas Sphere was a satanic ritual, telling critics to "stop demonizing rockers!"

The country singer left many concertgoers lost for words as visuals depicting skulls, skeletons, hell, and more flashed on the screens while he and his bandmates performed.

Zac Brown, who stated that his residency at the iconic venue is "the most ambitious show" he has ever attempted, won't stop raising the tempo as he admits his imagination was his "only limitation."

An official from the Church of Satan has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Zac Brown Band's recent, visually ambitious residency at the Las Vegas Sphere.

According to TMZ, his unholiness Rev. Jared Mammon said the concert in question wasn't a satanic ritual and that such talks come up when the masses interpret "everything that amounts to glorified Halloween decorations as 'Satanic.'"

The official went further to state that the music world is particularly beset with such accusations, as artists or groups who use dark or non-Christian imagery are often linked with their organization.

Mammon added that the accusations are unsubstantiated, although he noted that any publicity for the church is greatly appreciated.

He concluded, "Those who are frightened by theatrical skeletons wearing crowns to pause for a moment to reflect on their knee-jerk reaction and consider the implications before jumping to lengths worthy of an Olympic Gold medal."

It comes after the country star and his band mates left concert goers puzzled as images of a skeleton wearing a huge jagged crown flashed boldly across the screen.

Huge flames of fire also covered the bottom part of the stage, making some think the stage resembled the depths of hell.

Their fears seemingly compounded due to the high-tech nature of the Las Vegas venue, which features an immersive interior experience with its full range of LED screens with cutting-edge 16K resolution displays and Sphere Immersive Sound.

Social media users labelled the imagery as "demonic," with some suggesting his performance resembled a "satanic-like ritual."

An Instagram user who seemed to have been present at the show wrote, "Me thinking I went to hear about beer and fried chicken and suddenly in hell and a part of a ritual."

Another disappointed fan added, "You lost me, a big fan! You've crossed into the demonic realm like way too many artists. Never thought I'd see this from a great country band! It's a damn shame!"

Meanwhile, Brown and his band would continue their "Love & Fear" residency at The Sphere and are set to take to the stage on December 12 and 13, before a 4-day leg in January 2026.

The show follows after they released their seventh full-length studio album, "Love & Fear," which features collaborations with Dolly Parton, Snoop Dogg, and Marcus King.

They reportedly prepared for the residency over a span of 2 years, with the singer noting how playing the iconic venue is "a big deal" and an "opportunity to raise the bar" in their craft, per American Songwriter.

"I've never put more work in anything in my life, or invested as much," Brown told the publication, adding, "If you want to do something extraordinary, it requires an extraordinary effort."

"We're one of the guinea pigs in the middle of it, and as ambitious a show as we're trying to put on… I think people's expectations are going to be really blown away by the level of what we're doing," he added.

His 8-day run at The Sphere didn't come without some form of internal wrangling, as he openly admitted playing the venue was quite an "ambitious" project they embarked on. However, he had to up his imagination to be able to do it, with reports suggesting they paid a fortune to be able to use the venue.

"The biggest surprise of prepping for the Sphere is realizing your only limitation is your imagination," Brown told USA TODAY.

He added, "This is the most ambitious show we've ever attempted, but it's the perfect canvas for our music. We're most excited to share how these songs feel when the entire room is part of the mood. The fans don't just watch the show, they're in the show with us."

Earlier this year, in a chat with Us Weekly, Brown revealed that he undertook serious financial risks to ensure his band's Las Vegas Sphere show became a reality.

"Just going into debt to make it happen," the country star said, adding, "It's a big moment in time."

Brown continued, "I want to be among the names of the Grateful Dead and the Rolling Stones and the bands that take that lifelong career impact fan journey to be able to do that."

"This is our statement to try to step into that," he concluded.