Year: 1990
Politics: Giddie Up
One of the big issues lately seems to be what role the government will play in the funding of the arts. Check out this politics feature from July 1990. … read more
Interview: Ramones
The Ramones are frequently called the fathers of punk and claim to be influential in the speedmetal scene. … read more
August Feature Band: Slaughterchrist
The Slaughterchrist boys are heavy. They make Metallica look like little old ladies driving to church. Check out this interview with them from 1990. … read more
Feature Band: Wondercrash
Whether heard recorded or live, Wondercrash’s music says it all: guitar based rock n’ roll with the energy of a 95-mile-per-hour train wreck. … read more
Fugazi: The Second Coming
The Speedway doors were blown wide with the rhythmic powers of Fugazi, opened by Insight and The Stench. Needless to say, the place went bat-shit. … read more
Interview: Savatage
Savatage, one of the best heavy, almost speed-metal, bands, played at Rafters on Wednesday night. Before the show, I spoke with the lead singer, Jon Oliva. … read more
Protection Vs. Denial
Protection Vs. Denial: Where do you draw the line between what is appropriate and what is not? It should all be appropriate in a so-called “freedom based” society. … read more
Tape Reviews July 1990
These tape reviews from July 1990 feature the latest releases from bands like Strangers, Truce, Gwar and Brainstorm. … read more
The World According To Clark: Murdered a Scorpion in your...
I decided to venture boldly into strange, foreign lands and bring back the sort of stories that would curdle your blood and tickle your loins. I decided to go to Mexico. … read more
Punky Reggae Party: Toots @ The Speedway 05.20
Toots Hibbert performs like a preacher mastering his audience, and Sunday’s concert was at times like a Baptist congregation in full swing. … read more
SLUG June Feature Band: Bad Yodelers
Bad Yodelers are one of the better things to come out of Salt Lake and are putting us on the musical map. If all goes well, we’ll see their next album soon. … read more
The Mission UK Review/Interview
The Mission put on a show that was nothing short of a religious experience. Intricate guitar work and powerful vocals made this the best show of the year. … read more
