Gears of War 4

Gears of War 4
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There aren’t many games that are defined as much by their sound effects as Gears of War: The revving of a chainsaw bayonet against flesh … … read more

Germany, Superstition, and Knives, Forks, Scissors, Flames with Author Stefan Kiesbye

Germany, Superstition, and Knives, Forks, Scissors, Flames with Author Stefan...
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In the prologue of Stefan Kiesbye’s newest novel, Knives, Forks, Scissors, Flames we are met with an atmosphere of death, mystery and occultism before we learn a single character’s name. … read more

How Busy Can One Writer Be? A Conversation with Chuck Palahniuk about Bait and Other Things

How Busy Can One Writer Be? A Conversation with Chuck...
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Chuck Palahniuk has never put out a boring book. Featuring 10 artists and upwards of 50 “coloring opportunities,” Bait: Off-Color Stories for You to Color (Dark Horse Press) is equal parts humanizing and engaging, but still missing something … YOU! … read more

Creature Feature: Eden Flesh

Creature Feature: Eden Flesh
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“[Eden Flesh is] something different. She’s the most powerful aspect of my feminine and masculine sides and it comes together in this thing that’s not really human anymore. She has definitely given me strength that I didn’t realize I had. I can stomp when I’m in fucking heels and feel really good about it.” … read more

 
 
A Year of Local Music: Wes Johnson of Archive Recordings

A Year of Local Music: Wes Johnson of Archive Recordings
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Archive Recordings has compiled some of the best local tracks that they recorded from the past year to form the Archive Recordings 2016 Collection. The release show takes place on Monday, Oct. 24, at Kilby Court at 7 p.m. … read more

Cult Classics vs. Comedians

Cult Classics vs. Comedians
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Cult Classics vs. Comedians is the brainchild of local entertainers Ben Fuller and Jamie Maxfield, and it’s finishing out its first season. During the month of October, Cult Classics vs. Comedians has gotten in the “spooky spirit,” and has posted an episode daily, most featuring a new local comedian, each one of them featuring a new horror film, cult classic or hidden gem. … read more

SLUG Style: Chase Bardole

SLUG Style: Chase Bardole
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Chase Bardole is a bartender, musician and all-around classy guy. For SLUG’s November 2016 Distillery Issue, we asked him about his favorite drinks and how he looks so damn good while making them. … read more

Review: Saints

Review: Saints
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There is nothing bad at all in Image Comics’ “Saints.” However, there just isn’t enough “crunch” in the story. The comic deals with several archetypal misfits discovering they are reincarnations of Catholic saints and their war with the archangel Michael, who’s attempting to trigger the apocalypse. Read our exclusive review of “Saints” for insight on the new comic. … read more

Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
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Dear Esther is a non-traditional video game that doesn’t demand various button presses or trigger pulls to perform pre-determined actions. … read more

Slayer, Anthrax, Death Angel @ The Complex 10.11

Slayer, Anthrax, Death Angel @ The Complex 10.11
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My desire to even go to the Slayer show came from wanting to see the mighty Anthrax again. That said, I had a great time by staying positive about something I could go on and on about in a negative way. … read more