National CD Reviews – May 2008

National CD Reviews – May 2008

Avsky, Arsis and more get hung, drawn and reviewed. … read more

Localized: Loom, Bird Eater and The Grimmway – May 2008

Localized: Loom, Bird Eater and The Grimmway – May 2008
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SLUG’s Localized will always be five bucks no matter what and occurs on the second Friday of every month. … read more

Rise Again: Norwegian Heavy Metal Fanzine Slayer is Back in Print

Rise Again: Norwegian Heavy Metal Fanzine Slayer is Back in...
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Media is a multifaceted prism through which we filter our entertainment—evaluating the opinions of reviewers and publishers and then deciding which albums, films, plays and books are likely to mesh with our own interests and appetites. … read more

London After Midnight

London After Midnight
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While the group has been somewhat of a revolving door for musicians, the mainstay has been Mr. Brennan, who was kind enough to grant SLUG an interview via e-mail in anticipation of their appearance here in Salt Lake … read more

A Testament to Metal

A Testament to Metal
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When you think about it, all the thrash-metal bands that started their career in the 80s, especially from the Bay Area, either called it quits when the “grunge” 90s hit and left it at that, or they reunited when thrash metal became cool again. … read more

Band of Annuals

Band of Annuals
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If you’ve spent time in Salt Lake City’s underground community, you’ve seen how the music scene has changed. … read more

Coheed & Cambria

Coheed & Cambria
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Though Coheed & Cambria’s lyrics, music and the overall theme of their music are overwhelmingly dark, on this March evening they were a shining light in the middle of a frustrating and saddening evening. … read more

Brother Ali

Brother Ali
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This night was the most crowded that I have ever seen at Kilby Court. I showed up around seven and the tiny venue was already jammed with every snow-bro, hipster-in-training and 18-20-year-old lacking a fake ID. Not surprisingly, the show was sold out that night. … read more