June 2005

Out of the Coffin: Kim Nekroman Resurrects the Nekromantix
By James Orme

Kim Nekroman, with his homemade coffin bass, stayed at the forefront of the European psychobilly scene for 16 years, until the band relocated to L.A. … read more

SLUG Magazine Gallery Stroll Picks
By Mariah Mann Mellus

The Salt Lake Gallery Stroll will take place on June 17th, with a plethora of shows, it’s hard to know where to spend your valuable time. … read more

Contributor Limelight: Ryan Shelton
By Ryan Shelton, Ryan Shelton, Rob Packard, Nate Martin

Ryan Shelton is the latest addition to SLUG’s glorious crew of hard-working, sassy, illustrious, messed-up individuals. Ryan is SLUG’s Office Coordinator, picking up where Nate Martin left off after three years of employment. … read more

Shits and Giggles Never Hurt So Bad: The Face Off
By Mike Brown

So, Angela gave me this DVD to review called The Face Off. She must know that I have a high threshold of pain, which is the best way to describe viewing this. … read more

Review: Whores: An Oral Biography of Perry Farrell and Jane’s...
By Ryan Shelton

In Whores, Brendan Mullen has compiled over 300 pages of quotes from just about everybody who was ever associated with Jane’s (including the members), … read more

Review: Built to Grind: 25 Years of Hardcore Skateboarding
By Rob Packerd

25 Years of Hardcore Skateboarding is an appropriate subtitle, since Indy has been around to document the sport from the first plank with wheels to progressed into skatin’. … read more

Review: Just Before Now: Sketchbook Drawings
By Nate Martin

Just Before Now “is filled with selected drawings from six different sketchbooks during the time of March oh three to April oh four” (back liner note). … read more

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