The Metal Scene: FM Radio Burnout – Baton Rouge w/ Cirkus 

The Metal Scene: FM Radio Burnout – Baton Rouge w/ Cirkus 
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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

September Feature Band: Strangers

September Feature Band: Strangers
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One minute Strangers’ music will sound like the 70s hard-driving rock n’ roll, and then will move to a number which could have been influenced by The English Beat. This diversity keeps their music interesting. … read more

August Feature Band: Slaughterchrist

August Feature Band: Slaughterchrist
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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

Tape Reviews: August 1990

Tape Reviews: August 1990
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This August 1990 Tape Reviews features albums from The Colour Theory and Danzig. … read more

Interview: Ramones

Interview: Ramones
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The Ramones are frequently called the fathers of punk and claim to be influential in the speedmetal scene. … read more

The Metal Scene: Scatterbrain

The Metal Scene: Scatterbrain
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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

Fugazi: The Second Coming

Fugazi: The Second Coming
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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

Feature Band: Wondercrash

Feature Band: Wondercrash
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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

Tape Reviews July 1990

Tape Reviews July 1990
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These tape reviews from July 1990 feature the latest releases from bands like Strangers, Truce, Gwar and Brainstorm. … read more

Interview: Savatage

Interview: Savatage
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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

The Mission UK Review/Interview

The Mission UK Review/Interview
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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

Psychic TV w/ Tragic Mulatto, Warlock Pinchers & Fractal Method 05.18 @ Speedway Cafe

Psychic TV w/ Tragic Mulatto, Warlock Pinchers & Fractal Method...
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If you were at the Psychic T.V. show then you know about all the delays and band problems throughout the evening. But, who cares! How was the music? Well, let me tell you. … read more