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Serial Killer of the Month: Edmund Kemper
When he was released from Atascadero maximum security mental hospital in 1969 in California, there were orders that Edmund Kemper not be returned to the care of his mother. … read more
CD Reviews: January 1997
Abbey Road Kill is one of those CDs that — if it was a record — couldn’t hold a needle in the grooves. As my velvet Elvis melts with the heat generated by Los Ass-Draggers, I can’t help but laugh. … read more
9 Spine Stickleback
If you have been following SLUG for at least the last 16 months, you should know by now that 9 Spine Stickleback are my favorite local band. … read more
Serial Killer of the Month – Herbert Mullin
Herbert Mullin was born on April 18, 1947 in Salinas, California – the forty-first anniversary of the San Francisco earthquake. … read more
CD Reviews: December 1996
I am truly spoiled! Two Alligator CDs in one month. Son Seals: June 20-22, Chicago, Illinois. Twelve songs that make you love music. … read more
Here’s Some Local Music
I wonder how many locals have picked up the Mother Earth and Cold Blood reissues? How many have listened to a Fanny record? How many even remember those bands? … read more
Record Reviews
Full of lush ambient soundscapes, this record is a throwback to the early 4AD days. Although the music is reminiscent of This Mortal Coil, it’s not a rip-off. … read more
Tool
After their record Ænima was released, I spoke with Tool’s singer Maynard James Keenan. He’s one of my favorite vocalists. He’s NOT one of my favorite interviews. … read more
Stuck Mojo
A week after October’s issue of SLUG came out, I got a call from Struck Mojo’s guitarist, Rich Ward. Surprise, after I scolded the band in the last issue. … read more
Serial Killer of the Month – Richard Chase “The Sacramento...
On a Monday in 1978, a pregnant 22-year-old newlywed Teresa Wallin was home, taking the day to catch up on chores. A tall man stepped into her front room. … read more
Chrome Cranks
The Chrome Cranks are a “garage-blues” band. I hesitate to use the term in SLUG, but that is what the Chrome Cranks are. … read more
CD Reviews: November 1996
In a nutshell: Local Portland band makes good with a review in a Salt Lake publication. Hard rocking grunge-metal concentrating on the fatter strings of the guitar. … read more
