Year: 1996
Written in Blood: Hard Music For a Hard World —...
New York thrashers Pro-Pain have their latest album, Contents Under Pressure. These boys play with the cool self-assurance of knowing they’re damn good. … read more
CD Reviews: September 1996
Well, I guess it is now no longer a question of talent at all, but a question of fad. This is the 90s age of fads and anything people will buy is good music. … read more
The Mermen
Out of pure love of writing and performing music, The Mermen shifted the human consciousness of modern surf music and created their own niche and following. … read more
Serial Killer of the Month: Henry Lee Lucas
Henry Lee Lucas is one of the most prolific serial killers in American History. He managed to have the best serial killer movie made about him. … read more
Orange 9mm
The band spokesman of Orange 9mm was Chaka Malik. He was pretty much physically exhausted from performing, but his mind remained sharp. … read more
Drill
Some portions of the conversation were deleted. Hopefully what remains presents a picture of how sincere Lucia is about her art. “Product” isn’t mentioned once. … read more
Written In Blood: Hard Music For a Hard World —...
Anyone remember the band Sanctuary from about 7 or 8 years ago? Hype for the band was fueled by the fact that they were discovered by Dave Mustaine of Megadeth. … read more
Pile of Vinyl: August 1996
These greasers think that SLUG Magazine will review a psychobilly record? They must have missed the last year. Four songs are included on the little black platter. … read more
Concert Previews: August 1996
Most metal bands disappeared into hibernation during the first part of the ‘90s. Many have returned over the last two years with new albums and tours. … read more
The Stiff Sheet: August 1996
Wow! This is one tough album! Political as ever, and slapping the conservatives and screwheads around with a volley of lyrical punches … read more
Syd Straw
Syd Straw’s latest album, her second as a solo artist, was released several months ago. Syd Straw also loves the name SLUG for a paper. … read more
The Stiff Sheet: July 1996
The soul savior album of 1996? Absolutely. This record will sail over your head like a Dennis Miller joke in the Mormon Temple. … read more