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Digging up the Classics: Exene Cervenka and Bill Morgan discuss...
The early 1980s was an interesting yet often overlooked time period in music. The bands that came out of the era of 80s punk rock are some of my favorites, and they seem to be rediscovered regularly by every generation. The resurgence of older bands in the last few years has been amazing. In 1980,
Slayer: The New Bob Hope
Usually, if Slayer makes it into the mainstream media, it’s because somebody’s killed themselves and their parents are suing or right-wing Christian groups are complaining about their album covers. … read more
Jello Biafra Show Review
When Jello Biafra spoke at the Oplin Ballroom, I must admit, that I wasn’t quite prepared for the performance that I was about to see. At 7 p.m., the legendary activist and ex-lead singer of the Dead Kennedys came on stage dressed as a judge, complete with a cop hat that was embellished with a huge cross. … read more
Bane, Strike Anywhere, A Global Threat, This is Hell
Going into this show, I didn’t know what kind of a crowd this package would draw. I anticipated A Global Threat would bring the punks in spades, while Bane and This is Hell were sure to bring out more than a handful of hardcore kids. But was there any crossover fan base between those bands and Strike Anywhere? … read more
Slits Tradition: A Revolutionary Interview with Ari Up
Ari Up grew up in 1970s London, and at the age of 14 formed the band that would eventually become The Slits, one of the most seminal and influential punk bands of all time. Their first tour was alongside The Clash in 1977 and their monumental album Cut was released two years later. The Slits
Modus Operandi – 4 Industrial Album Reviews
As if the Halloween festivities are not enough, October 2005 will go down in history for having the most goth/industrial shows in a single month in the SLC. Wednesday, Oct. 12, Metropolis act Mindless Self Indulgence stops at the Lo-Fi Café on their You’ll Rebel to Anything Tour. SLUG’s Localized will showcase Die Monster Die