Prophecies of an Electric Sun: Ronan Harris of VNV Nation

Prophecies of an Electric Sun: Ronan Harris of VNV Nation
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He says, “I feel it is my duty to respect those who write these things to me—to talk with them about it and let them talk.” … read more

SLC Synth Alliance and Imperium Lunae: Brandon Callahan’s Myriad of Muses

SLC Synth Alliance and Imperium Lunae: Brandon Callahan’s Myriad of...
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SLUG recently had the opportunity to chat with local musician Brandon Callahan, one of Salt Lake City’s movers and shakers in the industrial genre. … read more

The Reincarnation of Lilly E. Gray: Evolving into Yourself

The Reincarnation of Lilly E. Gray: Evolving into Yourself
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Gothic artist Lilly E. Gray “did what all good goth artists do … stole it off a headstone” at the Salt Lake Cemetery, where a mysterious grave reads “Lilly E. Gray, Victim of The Beast 666.” … read more

Review: Ashes Fallen – Walk Through Fire

Review: Ashes Fallen – Walk Through Fire
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California-based gothic rock band Ashes Fallen not only satisfies those that like darker post-punk styles of music, but it transcends genres and dips into both EBM and rock. … read more

The First Female Horror Host: A History of Vampira by Ashes Fallen

The First Female Horror Host: A History of Vampira by...
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SLUG chatted with gothic-rock band Ashes Fallen about their tenacious investigations and archiving of Vampira’s legendary life as the world’s first female horror host. … read more

Empathy Test: When Science Fiction Parallels Reality

Empathy Test: When Science Fiction Parallels Reality
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SLUG chatted with Empathy Test frontman Isaac Howlett about global differences in concert culture, the future of AI in the music industry and the best science fiction cult classics. … read more

Apocalyptic Sound: An Interview with Clan of Xymox’s Ronny Moorings

Apocalyptic Sound: An Interview with Clan of Xymox’s Ronny Moorings
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Clan of Xymox believes that empathy and kindness seem to be lacking in today’s global society. One way or another, “The Great Reset” is coming. … read more

The Bellwether Syndicate: Underground Aristocracy

The Bellwether Syndicate: Underground Aristocracy
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Punk goth royalty The Bellwether Syndicate talk their latest single, “The Dystopian Mirror,” and more ahead of playing their Kilby Court show on August 25. … read more

Divine Feminine: Luna13’s Bass Metal and Burlesque

Divine Feminine: Luna13’s Bass Metal and Burlesque
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Luna13 draw from metal, bass, burlesque and more to create a gothic, theatrical embrace of the feminine side of darkness. … read more

Transcending Into the Nether World: Remembering Dr. Zero Delorean

Transcending Into the Nether World: Remembering Dr. Zero Delorean
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On March 29, 2022, Salt Lake City’s very own Dr. Zero Delorean (Hugh G. Vann) of DieMonsterDie transcended into the Nether realm. … read more