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Comic Reviews: October 1992
The comic book industry has been dominated for years by two companies, Marvel and D.C. But lately, so-called “independent” companies have been gaining strength. One of the foremost of these is Dark Horse Comics. Dark Horse has built a great deal of popularity around movie titles like Predator, Terminator, and Aliens, yet the company’s strength
Record Review: October 1992
Jarboe’s Thirteen Masks is the latest release from SKY Records. Jarboe is the keyboard player and second vocalist for Swans. … read more
Cover Story: Waterfront
Four guys, one band, with a hard-driving, truthful sound. Water Front has been together for a year and a half, and continues to go hard. … read more
Comic Review: September 1992
The Tundra press has recently gained an impressive reputation as being less corporate-minded and more supportive of comics creators’ rights. … read more
Concert Review: September 1992
Everyone knows what it’s like to go see a band you have neither seen nor heard before. You walk to the door hoping the overcharge isn’t too much but you’re reassured by your buddies that it’s much better than sitting at home. … read more
Cover Story: Athlete’s Butt And The Friendly Nobodies
Athlete’s Butt And The Friendly Nobodies are by far one of the only true punk bands in Salt Lake City. A band that emerged from the belly of the Salt Lake underground. … read more
Literature: September 1992
Both writers deserve to be read. McKenna’s work adds a rich cultural perspective to the argument against the War On Drugs as an excuse to wage war on the people of different cultures. The book is without apology, and for this it should be commended. … read more
Decomposers: Adding Humor to The Intensity of Life
You know, trying to sum up what a band is about in a fixed amount of space or time is a real pain in the ass. I have decided that in order to learn anything about Decomposers. … read more
Concerts: May 1992
Check out these SLUG concert reviews from May of ’92. … read more
Cover Story – Henry Rollins: The Catharsis of Anger
Henry Rollins has long been recognized as a major force in the American musical subculture, but of late he has been gaining notoriety as a prolific author and a powerful purveyor of the spoken word. With twelve books under his belt so far, his own publishing company 2.13.61 and four spoken word recordings to date,