Year: 2015
![Los Punks in L.A.: An Interview with Director Angela Boatwright](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/©AngelaBoatwright_080114.jpg)
Los Punks in L.A.: An Interview with Director Angela Boatwright
In East L.A., you won’t find the glitz and glam of its Hollywood neighbor. To counter the stresses of life in L.A., it’s common to find a crew of punks in a backyard letting loose at a show. Los Punks director Angela Boatwright discusses her directing debut, her work in photography and the community she grew to love. … read more
![Legends Sports Pub: A Seat in the Cheering Section](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/TSP_30481.jpg)
Legends Sports Pub: A Seat in the Cheering Section
Coming in the front door of Legends Sports Pub with or without your kids, you are met with a fine full-service bar, complete with bottles and shots all in plain view. The many smaller televisions and one giant television always broadcast sports channels, and the overhead audio plays sports as well, which might seem a little distracting, but to me, it creates a perfect situation for social time. … read more
![Salt Lake Metal Bowling League](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MetalBowlingLeague-MadiSmith-cmyk.jpg)
Salt Lake Metal Bowling League
Bowling balls hurled with the goal of crushing 10 pins in a clattering of sound—that’s pretty metal. Add the sounds of bands like Grand Magus, Venom and Absu to the denim and leather warriors hurling those balls—that makes bowling pretty damn metal. That’s the goal that Salt Lake City Metal Bowling League creator Melissa Zappa had in mind when she started the league at Bonwood Bowl in mid-October, 2015. … read more
![Localized: Tribe of I](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/TribeofI-Russel_Daniels_Photography-11.jpg)
Localized: Tribe of I
Since forming in 2012, Tribe of I have been a group that thrives on live performances and improvisation. The positive vibes that Tribe of I emanate come from a unique mix of alternative, reggae and hip-hop. It’s a combination that has garnered the attention of the larger, national acts that Tribe of I have opened for, as well as earning them a solid and loyal fanbase within the Salt Lake reggae scene. … read more
![Furry Friends Forever: Remnant Preservations](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Call-Remnant-Preservations-1.jpg)
Furry Friends Forever: Remnant Preservations
Americans can’t seem to make up their minds about death. On the one hand, gory movies make a killing at the box office, and on the other, it’s something that people hate to talk about. Andy Silva of Remnant Preservations hopes to open people up to the idea that through the skilled art of taxidermy, the insight and love we experience with animals doesn’t have to end when they are no longer living. … read more
![SFK: The Coming Metalocalypse](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/SFK-Main-photo.jpg)
SFK: The Coming Metalocalypse
As a metal fabricator with a talent for sculpture, Simon Larson introduced SFK (Stupid Fucking Kids) to the custom motorcycle world eight years ago. The shop, currently operated by Larson and right-hand man Jake Brimley, combines classic American craftsmanship with modern technology. Larson possesses a near obsession with metal, a passion for creating and a relentless spirit that keeps him growing and evolving. … read more
![The Speedway Project: The History Within the Walls of SLC’s Legendary Underground Venue](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/3-SNFU-Trent-Nelson.jpg)
The Speedway Project: The History Within the Walls of SLC’s...
Trinity West has set out on the Speedway Project: to gather as many stories, fliers, ticket stubs, pictures and footage from anyone who was part of the venue’s history to make what will be both a documentary film and book. … read more
![Review: They’re Not Like Us Vol. 1](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Not-Like-Us-1.jpg)
Review: They’re Not Like Us Vol. 1
True to its title, this series truly differentiates itself from the current crazes. It’s an intimate book that feels like an industry secret from the “weird” niche at Image Comics. … read more
![Conquering the Road with Cult Leader](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Reid-Haithcock-Cult-Leader.jpg)
Conquering the Road with Cult Leader
Touring takes as much creativity, endurance and bravery as does making art in the first place. It is an experience unto itself, and so we must turn to the veterans of the road to learn the secrets of conquering it. Between the four of them, the members of Cult Leader have almost half a century of experience touring. … read more