Year: 1996
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
Serial Killer of the Month: Charles Whitman…All American
Charles was a good boy. He was an average kind of American nice guy, really. Which is probably why he isn’t technically a serial killer. He is a mass murderer. … read more
Loose
Loose is the word for Utah natives James Shook, Dale Rowley, and Patrick Robinson. Loose is their ability to create music that will speak for each other. … read more
Record Reviews: July 1996
A lot of people go on and on about how great the local music scene is, but I don’t see a corresponding increase in print coverage. … read more
Record Reviews: July 1996
Gruntruck is at it again, this time with their own record label, Betty Records. Shot-Illusion-New God is an EP of 3 songs, thus the title. … read more
