#Archived
Written in Blood: May 1997
Snapcase Progression Through Unlearning Victory Snapcase’s latest, Progression Through Unlearning, is 55% hard and 45% heavy. This is by far one of the best hardcore releases of the year. A strong emphasis on songwriting is evident during listening. That, as well as serious technical ability, will raise this band above many others. The disc doesn’t
Serial Killer of the Month: Ed Gein
Ed Gein was not a normal murderer. In fact, he admitted to only two killings – Both women in their 50’s, one of which was hung upside down in his shed. … read more
Techno, Acid Jazz and Whatever
Electronic music has been featured in SLUG ever since I began writing for the rag, and that was many years ago. … read more
Written in Blood: April 1997
Okay, Gryn — out with a full-length, dammit! When you hear The 16 Stitches EP, you’re going to be saying the same thing. … read more
Serial Killer of the Month: Ted Bundy
This article appears with condolences to those who died at the hands of Ted Bundy, or any of the other monsters who have been discussed since this series began. … read more
Good Riddance
I think that people will buy the CD because they like the music, then they might want to understand the lyrics. It kind of forces you to enrich your vocabulary. … read more
CD Reviews: April 1997
Machine Head, just like several thousand other bands, repeatedly call for revolution. The “man” is to blame and “we,” the Machine Head fan club, are not to bow down. … read more
The Stiff Sheet: March 1997
I believe that Vallejo was a last minute addition to the X-96 Lowest Expectations show. Good reports came back from the few who viewed them. … read more
Written in Blood: March 1997
I’ve spent some major time listening to this band Xysma over the past week. Unfortunately, I have since lost the bio sheet and have even lost the CD case. … read more
It’s Crap!
I hate British bands, but the press release said a lot of nice things and they’ve had a couple of big hit singles in England so I tried to keep an open mind. … read more
Serial Killer of the Month: Arthur Shawcross
Arthur Shawcross was on parole in 1987. His life in Rochester New York provided him with the basic essentials for his pleasure and well being. … read more
Things to Think About During Sex
Why isn’t “phonetic” spelled the way it sounds?
Why are there interstate highways in Hawaii? … read more