Year: 1990
The Metal Scene: FM Radio Burnout – Baton Rouge w/ Cirkus
July 27th saw Cirkus opening for Baton Rouge. A large crowd showed up, however we felt that evening could have been better spent at home drinking and listening to their tapes. … read more
Jojo’s Corner: September 1990
I believe the best groupies are not in Salt Lake but in Peoa. They just don’t know it because nobody played there. I think the White House should be painted purple and gold and rededicated as a “theme park” for Prince and Cher fans. I believe Professor Griff should fill the empty seat on the
The Metal Scene: Scatterbrain
The Speedway Cafe hosted Truce and Scatterbrain on Thursday, July 12. It was a fine show, all in all, even though it was played to a less than capacity crowd. … read more
Tape Reviews: August 1990
This August 1990 Tape Reviews features albums from The Colour Theory and Danzig. … read more
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. Check out this interview with the lead singer Joey Ramone. … 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