Authors: Mistress Nancy
Combichrist @ In The Venue 10.18 with William Control, Davey...
Combichrist is one of the most influential bands in the industrial music scene and has been for some time. I have never been let down when I have seen them live. They are constantly requested in the clubs and always put bodies on the dance floor. … read more
Honing in on Haujobb
Samardzic says, “We love to help release other artists’ music that other labels might not want to pick up for some reason—like, let´s say from a commercial perspective, plus other things.” … read more
A Night of Reverence with the Elias String Quartet
Every time I walk into the Libby Garner Music Hall, I am taken by just how aesthetically and aurally pleasing it is. The beautiful tone of the wood, and the glorious Lively-Fulcher pipe organ that fills the front of the room leaves you in awe and sets the mood for beautiful, classical music. … read more
Covenant: Keeping the Vow with The Labyrinth, Voicecoil, Tragic Black
On April 6, Swedish band Covenant headlined the evening and, as always, kept their vow and blessed us with an amazing performance at Area 51. Locals Tragic Black, Denver-based Voicecoil and Seattle’s The Labrynth were the supporting groups for the evening. … read more
Author & Punisher: Mechanically Engineering Music
When he was a teen, metal bands like Melvins and Sepultura triggered something in Tristan Shone. He was aggressive and he liked that style. Some other bands that have influenced him are Godflesh, Neurosis, Aphex Twin and Ed Rush & Optical. … read more
A Brief Moment with William Control
The lyrical content of Control’s music provokes strong thought on sexual topics, some people find taboo in society. He finds the passion for his songs in the world around him. … read more
Indulging in Industrial with En Esch
With over three decades of music making, former KMFDM member En Esch has had an interesting, historical and prosperous career. SLUG Magazine had the chance to chat with him and hear some of the things that keep him inspired, and his intriguing, historical tales—the sort that would leave any industrial music fan yearning to hear more. … read more
The Inquisition of cEvin Key
Skinny Puppy are one of the most influential bands in the industrial music scene. SLUG was lucky enough to spend some time on the airwaves with one of the group’s founders, cEvin Key. We tackled the topics of politics, influences and musical technology, and also discovered that everyone may view the band’s history a little differently. … read more