11.2
August 2004
11.2
August 2004
Review Team: (Ali) Ali, (CV) Chris, (DC) Dave, (EF) Ewan, (JW) Jamie, (JK) Jase, (JN) Jon Nash, (LC) Leanne, (LH) Leo, (MZ) Mez, (paco) Paco, (Russ) Russ, (Set) Set, (SC) Simon, (SN) Sneda, (SHY) Steve H, (SH) Stu, (WW) Will
Book Review
NO RETREAT
The Secret
War Between Britain's Anti-Fascists and The Far-Right' by Dave Hann and Steve
Tilzey
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irst hand accounts of the war against fascism waged on the streets of Britain’s towns and cities over 3 decades going from 1977 -97. Spilt into 'Steve's story' and 'Dave's story', Manchester based mainly but they went all over - mainly London. The book tells of the formation of the 'Squads' who formed out of the SWP but were betrayed and outcast by SWP's leadership, this is the core who went on to become pivotal in the formation of anti Fascist Action (AFA), it talks of the different groups and factions on the left and the obstacles. Tales are told with great passion and humour, makes for a captivating read - the first book I've read that's dealt with the reality of combating the fascists, the fact that violent confrontation is an essential tactic in this struggle (but not the only one). Fucking spot on all the way, for real - just get /read this book now! Strongly recommended. (SN)
Milo Books, UK. available in bookshops or online from AK
Spoken
Word
Ann Hansen
'DIRECT
ACTION: REFLECTIONS ON ARMED STRUGGLE AND THE SQUAMISH 5' CD
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he Vancouver 5 (as I remember them being reported as) aka the Squamish 5, were 5 Canadians convicted in the early 80s of bombing the Litton Systems plant in Toronto (where components for Cruise Missiles were being made) Red Hot Video - purveyors of violent pornography. On this spoken word CD, Ann Hansen (who served 7 years for her involvement) reflects on the successes and failures of the bombings she was convicted for as part of the anarchist armed struggle groups 'Direct Action' and the 'Wimmin's Fire Brigade' Dispelling some of the common myths surrounding not only her actions, but armed struggle in general, she explores the differences between direct action and terrorism as means of affecting social change, laying the groundwork for defining what direct action means, what its guiding principles are, and how it can be applied successfully and meaningfully in today's political climate, a fascinating insight and well worth a listen. (SN)
G7 Welcoming Committee Records
Zines
A (in circle a) #3, A5, 50p
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urprisingly enough, this zine has no pictures whatsoever, but don't let that put you off. Instead, its rammed full of deep, well thought out articles on Atheism, propaganda, angry letters sent in, progressive punk, a response to the notion that punk keeps you stupid and an awesome interview with the band 'Unit' which I thoroughly enjoyed reading, especially having been lucky enough to review their last two music releases. They touch on segregation issues within the UK punk/hardcore scene that the vast majority of people overlook or are guilty of as well as put across sincere and blunt points which I found most refreshing. If it wasn't for this interview I dunno if I would have enjoyed this zine half as much as I did. Go get some! (LH)
A, 76 Lund Point, Carpenter Rd, Stratford, London, E15 2JW, UK
All The Cool Kids Like Punk! #1 free 8pp A5
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ottingham based zine which comprises some rants, a gig review (Voodoo Glow Skulls) and several pages of CD reviews of Breaking Days, Gone to Pot, 5 Knuckle and several more bands I've not heard of. Apologies if I've been living under a rock... Not a bad read, seeing as it’s free. Some good points discussed if you're quite new to the scene about punk vs 'fashion' and punk bands 'preaching to the converted'. Will wait and see what issue #2 has to offer... (Ali)
ALL THE COOL KIDS LISTEN TO PUNK #2 & #3 (A5 8 Pages Free + SAE)
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hort scrappy cut and paste zine. Couple of gig/CD reviews of emo/pop punk stuff and a few rants about recycling and the war on terror. Could do with a bit more actual solid content. A brief read if you're at a gig but no enough to warrant sending off for. (EF)
ANARCHIST BLACK CROSS Network Newsletter
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his is from the Chicago
ABC and is 8 page tabloid newsprint crammed full of reports, contacts, articles
and statements - the title gives it away - networking and communication is
everything! (SN)
donation to –
South Chicago ABC zine distro POB 721 Homewood Il, 60430, USA
ANON #1 free
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his is most enjoyable, the
comic ramblings of a guy with a broken TV. Designed to be subtle enough to
provoke thought, but straight forward enough not to be self indulgent, I really
like the author's style. This was accompanied by a letter saying the author
referenced RTB in their dissertation. I tried that once when writing an essay on
GM crops and was crucified for using such non-scientific material. Oh, the joys
of a
biochemistry degree, where green thinking is forcefully frowned upon. (JW)
Flat 2,
232 Harehill Avenue, Leeds, LS8 4HX
tumpling@hotmail.com
ATTITUDE PROBLEM ZINE # 34 (Winter 2003), 50p/2 Euros/$2 world/trade.
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ow on issue 34, this long running UK zine focuses mainly on the anarcho/ DIY punk scene and politics. But even a cynic like me can appreciate the intelligent writing and individual hand written layout style. Steve’s politics come from a Green anarchist perspective and there’s a lengthy piece on the importance of animal rights in the punk scene and it’s relevance to the wider struggle. Theres some good, lengthy interviews with decent bands like Severed Head of State, Born/Dead, Pilger and Uro, plus reviews and recipes. (But you should really knead your pastry; otherwise it turns into vegan concrete!). My only gripe is that Steve stylistically seems to be a bit stuck in the mid 80’s and Attitude Problem reminds me of a lot of punk zines from back then, which isn’t necessarily a good thing. But don’t be put off - overall this is a good read – (7/10 toilet points!) and a good introduction to Green/ punk/ anarchist politics and music for the uninitiated. (Russ)
Attitude Problem, P.O. Box 326, Leeds, LS7 3YR, England.
Barbie's Dead #12 A4 20 pgs 50p + SAE
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his guy churns these out pretty quick - 12 issues in 3 years. It's quite chaotically put together which gives it an old school feel. Interviews with Active Slaughter + Anarchoi zine, usual reviews + gig reviews (2 of the Plymouth Punx Picnic!), a couple of short rants + pieces on football stuff (why do these keep appearing in zines, football sucks donkeys cocks). At least there's also an anti football rant - how about "more chess for the punks"?!?. For some reason a UK Subs (hey they're not that good!) LP is reviewed each issue, so this time it's their 12th, an average live performance apparently - there you go. (set)
Alex, Woodhouse, The Square, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9BW, UK.
Blackpool Rox II – #5 free A4 20pp
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his is such a good idea. It’s a basically resource guide for Blackpool and the surrounding area AND its free. Not being from Blackpool I’m not sure how comprehensive it is but given that Blackpool is a large seaside town in the magnificent north-west of England I’d say it must cover pretty much most stuff going on in the area punk-wise as there is a lot in here. There’s a large list of local bands with contact numbers & web addresses, a UK zine list (we’re even on it – you make me feel so humble!), live reviews, music reviews, upcoming gigs, editorial comment and an article on why Blackpool needs a live venue. This is put together by Andy Higgins who runs JSNTGM (Just Say No To Govt. Music). This is well worth your support particularly by people living in the North West as it would help you book some different bands and give them a chance. Anyone fancy doing this for West Yorkshire??? (JK)
JSNTGM, PO Box 1025, Blackpool, FY3 0FA, UK
Blackpool Rox II #6 A4 Freezine
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his is basically a free music resource guide covering the ‘alternative’ music scene in the North west. You get a contact list of 30+ bands, plus shops and venues from the Blackpool are as well as opinions, record and live reviews [ranging from Killing Joke to the Weakerthans and a load of stuff in between]. I think one of the guys who does this used to be in early 90’s Blackpool band Erase Today, and there is definitely a ‘mature’ feel to this and a certain eccentricity which is cool. There’s definitely more to Blackpool than rollercoasters, H.I.T.S. and pissed up hen nights! (Russ)
They also run a website www.jsntgm.com or write to:
PO Box 1025 Blackpool, FY3 0FA.
BRAINS #1, A5, no price
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nteresting fiction about
punks versus brain eating zombies with slight
moral undertones, but full of amusing anecdotes and dialogue. I'm not a big fan
of guts n gore tales of the undead but when its about straight
edgers, squat punks and homeless drunks I can pay attention for a while.
This zine makes a nice change from the usual things out there and the
illustrations within are pretty cool too. (LH)
Bullet #6 – Free – 60pages A4
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nterviews with all the “hippest” bands; Hope Conspiracy, Terror, Morda etc.Fairly good columns and a comprehensive news section. Pretty much all you’d expect from the big Euro glossy. Lots of adverts, but its free so you can’t really complain. It’s alright. This reviews well dated now, so there’s probably a zillion issue’s out since. (WW)
Bullet c/o Pyrrhus P.O box 29, 9000 Gent 12, Belgium
The COALITION #1 and #2
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his is a 'collective' zine (good luck there, you'll fucking need it!!) from Malaysia, mostly written in English for you internationals. Issue one contains some tales of harassment in the streets from the 'control', a piece on street performance also ties into that. Scene reports from Indonesia and St Petersburg Russia, bands interviewed are the Malaysian 18 VALENCIA and SECOND COMBAT and Singapore's JHAI ALAI, some cool live reviews with pictures also. Issue 2 is a bigger size, has a piece on the whole politics of pirating CD's etc which is such a big thing there. An interview with Nepal's RAI KO RIS (who toured in Malaysia) and some writings on the political situation there. Also interviews with locals SLEEPY JEREMY and DAKOOTY ROACHES (yes, all the best band names have now been used up!) and the reviews both of live and recorded, a lot to read here - good effort all round and an interesting glimpse into the Asian punk scene. (SN)
EVERYTHING FALLS APART #3 Winter Spring 2004, A5, 50p+SAE, Trades welcome.
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lightly 'emo' in both appearance and writing style, this zine still manages to pull off another great issue. After I'd flicked past the poetry-esque prose about anxiety and how shit christians are I found good interviews with Dina and I Excuse (my pals from Japan!) both of which were informative and did the bands justice. The reviews were also well written and showed that the editor knows what he’s talking about. Overall, pretty damn good. (LH)
PO Box 215, Leeds, LS26 0WP, UK
Facial Disobedience #1 A5, 30p or trade
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outhampton, home to Craig David, St. Mary's, a footballing legend with an unfortunately sized nose and some docks. Reading the ramblings of a bloke called Phil, from the aforementioned place, may not be everyone's priority in life, but I really enjoyed this zine. There are a few reviews, a recipe, and some self-penned sing-a-long folk songs to pad it out, and it's capped off with some Woody Guthrie lyrics. The colloquialisms remind me of some dickheads from where I live a bit, but that can't be helped. A good read. (JW)
C/o Suspect Device,
PO Box 205, Southampton, SO17 1LW,
England
GADGIE / WATER INTO BEER split issue
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bout time these mentals collaborated - essential reading. Interviews with: Goddamn Minivan, The Real McKenzies and Severed Head of State, Articles about: Ghetto life, ERASMUS foreign study, Justin Timberlake, Happiness, Finnish Gig Diary, Silvio Berlusconi, Gig Reviews, Cross Country, Music lessons at school, asthma attacks, Marvalike of the issue, reviews on loads of records and zines (some of them even good) the work of the devil that is Punk Rock in Boston, Brezhnev obituary, Mediaevil torture devices, being started on by complete strangers and alsations (at different times) plus Michael Dogshit's search for the golden palm tree.. Check all other GADGIE reviews, more of the same but even better and WIB keeps improving, I dont have a copy to hand but the best quote of the year so far comes from WIB's Tim 'Basically people are cunts, and if you find someone who isn’t or a few people - stick to them' - goddamn right! (SN)
£1 + 34p SAE to Tim Livesey, 48 West Park Grove,
Leeds, LS82DY.
Trades Welcome.
www.waterintobeer.tk
GREEN ANARCHY Issue 15 Winter 2004
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n Anti-Civilization Journal of Theory and
Action!'. Pretty much sums 'Green Anarchy' up really. New magazine style format
- with a glossy cover to boot (!), 'Green Anarchy' is definitely a thought
provoking read. There are 72 pages of articles,
thoughts, reviews, ads, prisoner listings, direct action reports, articles on
'The Problem of the Left' - some I found myself agreeing with, others left me
fuming. All left me thinking. The 'Green Anarchy' debate I often sympathise with
but there appears a
certain loftiness of opinion with regard to a self-righteous attitude that
leaves me feeling uncomfortable. We all have to start somewhere before we reach
'action status', and some of 'Green Anarchy's' authors seem to have forgotten
that. A good read, well laid out. Definitely thought provoking - just keep
questioning all that you read. (SHY)
PO
BOX 11331 Eugene, OR 97440
collective@greenanarchy.org
www.greenanarchy.org
HOBNAIL REVIEW
A Guide To Small
Press & Alternative Publishing A4 #1
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his zine does exactly what its title suggests,
leading my hand through a plethora of self published, independant and small
press journals, zines and publications that offer avant garde, surreal and
abstract perceptions of reality, new perspectives, radical alternatives,
challenging and reinterpreting accepted norms and values in art, literature and
lifestyle. Okay so I copied that bit from the intro, but its true... this zine
has loads of fairly indepth reviews of a whole range of things that aren't
'mainstream'. Its a gem for that fact alone and a great source of inspiration
and knowledge. If you want to widen your horizons but don't know where to start
the Hobnail Review might be a good place to start. (LH)
£7.50 ($15) for a 3 issue subscription,
UK cheques payable to
Hobnail
Press.
Overseas payment in £ or $US cash only, available from:
PO Box 44122, London, SW6 7XL,
UK
HOBNAIL REVIEW A guide to Small press and Alternative Publishing - #2 A4
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oes what it says on the tin - book and zine
reviews of the radical and esoteric with stuff on alternatives to Microsoft
(open office), typesetting, presses and projects, zine libraries, and a cool bit
on mail art. A really useful resource - all power to them! (SN)
£1 to - Hobnail press, PO Box
44122, London SW6 7XJ, UK
And get it into your local library: ISSN 1741-167X
INFINITE MONKEY #5 - 60p
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read this back to front. Don't know why I did that but I enjoyed it. Might do that all the time. Anyway, it means I started with the reviews (five pages of opinionated and honest commentary). Then I got to the wants list. I have a shitty paperback about Aleister Crowley if you want it Ewan. Then came some interviews - Hero Dishonest, Narcosis – a short interview with aPAtT, Like a Kind of Matador. Then there was a bit of talk about some gigs Ewan's been to, and even one of his own. Very good. And then at last there's the intro and the attractive front cover. It's 60p and I recommend reading it from the front to the back, which I did as well. (SC)
Ewan Frater
145-149 Cardigan Road Leeds LS6 1L UK
www.infinitemonkey666.co.uk
In It On It #16 A5 24pp 50p with SAE/£1ppd
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see this zine from time to time and it’s always a good read, a little thin sometimes but honest and to the point. Good interviews this time round with Drongos For Europe, Poundaflesh, The Swellbellys and Send More Paramedics. There’s music, zine & book reviews. There’s rants on factory farming, work, major labels and racism, which struck a chord with me as Paul included Welsh people in a list of those who can be overlooked when it comes to discrimination. Mind you there’s some Welsh people who are just as bad, especially to the English! Paul makes valid points and doesn’t just write for these rants for the sake of it. There’s also a road trip write up for three punkers trip to a Conflict gig, a curry recipe which I haven’t made yet and some fiction, rounding off the best issue of this I’ve read anyway. Bargain all round, write off…now. (MZ)
Paul, The Flat 56A Upgate, Louth, Lincs LN11 9JN
IN THE VAN #1 A4 90 pages $4
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ine made up of tour diries
and reports from punk and hardcore bands, like The Profits, Blanks 77, A Global
Threat and loads more. Photos of Mohawks, beer, punks in trolleys, breasts and
Bush jr saying "I'm a stupid motherfucker yee haw". But like Homer Simpson he
won't remember saying that. This is good, it doesn't get too boring with the
same theme, coz you can put it down and then just start again. Best bit is the
cover though, 3 punks driving a van at night, bong in hand, hurtling towards a
massive monster with fuck off big teeth and a body made up of people. I’ve seen
him! (MZ)
In The Van PO Box 1299 Boston, MA 02130
www.FNSBoston.net
fns_publishing@msn.com
LE MONDE LIBERTAIRE £2, bigger than A4
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weekly magazine, all in French and all well
laid out and designed superbly with colour and typography galore. Since my
french isn't that great I can't delve too much into the writing within this zine,
but I'm sure its thought provoking and well researched round the notions of
anarchism, anti capitalism, liberatiran views from art to music to science to
literature and day to day politics. Its got a Sin Dios
interview in it too which I think is why we got sent it... If you parle
francais bien, then I suggest you get a good grip with this cos it looks
awsome. (LH)
Librairie Publico, 145, Rue Amelot, 75011
Paris, France
LUCIDITY #3 40p A5 zine
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his is another one of those personal punk zines that US punk girls churn out in abundance. Except this one is written by a guy from Ireland, which makes a refreshing change. It has the usual journal entries and reflections on life, along with an article about work ethics, writing poetry and riding a bike though the aftermath of a Saturday night in Dublin. I especially liked the pieces about childhood memories associated with certain places. I’m a big fan of personal zines and as a literature addict enjoy reading DIY writing like this over a bunch of boring band interviews and record reviews. To me this captures the essence of what it is to be a punk, down to the cut n’ paste layouts and sometimes awkward writing, it has more spirit and meaning than your traditional punk zine. If you’re not interested in sharing someone’s thoughts and dreams then don’t bother with this, but if you want something a bit different than send Ed some postage money. (LC)
Ed Hannen, Downings Cross, Prosperous, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
www.geocities.com/spudmonkey999
MAHA
#00001 1/2 A5 sized, £1 or $1
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ell presented and beautifully illustrated, stylised comic zine made up of skits based around personal and anarchist ideas, simple and amusing, yet complex and harsh. Topics range from police brutality, self worth, media influence and suicide, all easy to digest and graphically competant. Worth getting hold of and keeping! (LH)
MAHA
#2,
1/2 A5 sized, £1 or $1
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ame as above but this time featuring more text, cut and paste montages and poems and stories, some in German, most in English. Not quite as 'special' for me as the previous issue, but still really exquisite to hold and thought provoking. If you're into "Anarchy In The Age Of Dinosaurs" by the Curios George Brigade, then check this out cos this fella did some of their illustrations. (LH)
Move Your Ass #4 A4 Freezine
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his is a free Czech zine that covers the punk, HC, crust and ska scenes. It actually looks like one of those ‘Industry HC’ things you see in record shops or like a Czech version of Fracture with out the crappy indie bands [hee hee]. Too many ads for crappy ‘street/skate/punk’ clothes shops are interspersed with interviews [read promo articles] with bands such as Walls of Jericho, Bouncing souls, Madball, Zemesluc and Bad manners. I dunno, this seems a genuine effort but reeks of HARD core cheese. Having been to the Czech Republic a few times I know the scene there has a lot more to offer than this. (Russ)
PO Box 18, Chrastava, Czech Republic.
MOVE YOUR ASS #5 newsprint Czech language free zine
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our pages of 'street clothes' ads kick this off (so you can choose your youth cult identity and follow the other clones - load of fucking shit! ) however it pays the bills and enables production of a otherwise interesting looking zine altough not my bag ints w/ Peace of Mind, Pointing finger Abhorrence, chancers, RAf and more - bridges the punk / hc / oi / ska kinda thing - oh, and 'crust' too of course - i dont know - maybe this is a more relevant and worthwhile thing going on in CZ but to me here.. more interestingly however is that it includes a free CD of 34 Czech bands, check music reviews. (SN)
Muzzlemouth #3
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his zine's like a year old now, delays all round on both sides! Anyway if you've read my glowing review of issue 2 then this just carries on where that left off, this issue is affected by the war in iraq kicking off as displayed on the cover and in rants and reports contained within, also in the packed pages of the MOUTH interviews with (local autonomous centre) the Cowley Club, Free Radical Sounds (roots reggae label), response to local Brighton paper the Argus in regards to police stopping a festival /rave there, film reviews, a list of good music that inspires the editor (where the fuck are DISCHARGE and MOTORHEAD mate ?), some hippy artowrk, lots of reviews and contact addresses too - the main piece in the zine is the article on the Burakumin and the injustice and internal racism in Japanese culture, very eye opening and news to me. Damn fine zine - issue 4 may even be out by now (inc interview with uk rapper LIFE - bring it on!) (SN)
Sean, Flat 2 49 Queens Road,
Brighton, BN1 3XB, UK.
NERO FIDDLED WHILE ROME BURNED #5 - A4, 3 stamps or trade
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his issue features primarily on the Californian election with loads of piss taking of Arnie Swartznegger and President Bush in both pictures and writing, all presented in a chaotic cut n paste style. There are also printed letters, stolen articles on a few things and an overall randomness that brings it all together. Check it out! (LH)
PO Box 3050,
Eureka, CA 95592, USA
No. 13 #8 Nov/ Dec 2003 A4 32pp $2 ($1 in USA) postpaid
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NS is a new name on me but they’re putting together quite a lot of cool punk stuff in Boston, USA. This is a cool idea and it’s paid for with lots of adverts from local businesses – record and clothes shops, local veggie eateries. A local zine but not just for local people. Not very exciting interviews with The Choatix, Tommy and The Terrors and (the totally overrated) SSD (yarn). Plus all your usual zine stuff and even a word search to keep xLeox amused for 10 minutes. The layouts are in places a bit too punk for its own good and the font size is often way too small for an old man like me (it gave me a headache reading this – yeah I know that’s cos I can hardly read anyway) but its good to see something that obviously takes a lot of organising to produce. They should try doing something similar in Boston UK. Nice (JK)
FNS Publishing, PO Box 1299, Boston, MA 02130, USA
NO 13 zine #9 A4 30 pages free
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ood Boston zine with Freeze, Mourningside, Twenty-To-One, and Renegade tapes interviews. The Freeze interview is an old MRR one, re-printed and its more like a chat, but the other interviews are more in depth and worth reading. There's a best and worst of Boston 2003, which make me a bit jealous. Otherwise usual zine stuff, but good photos of various shit hot bands. (MZ)
No 13 Boston Punk Zine PO Box 1299
Boston, MA 02130
www.FNSBoston.net
fns_publishing@msn.com
Pitz Music #3 A4 20pages FREE (SAE?)
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ight, this came free with a compilation CD of similar name, but I assume you could get it alone if you fancied. It's basically a zine centred around a rock club in MILTON KEYNES. Lots of Bigging up of local bands, poems, pictures, a few reviews of Milton Keynes bands. Nothing really exciting. The highlight of the zine for me was an article about a German porn star that'd moved to MK two years ago, on a long term hiatus after suffering from erectile psychosis after making a movie starring him and a 70 year old woman. It was funny but.......well. the description was just plain nasty. anyway, it was an alright zine I suppose. (WW)
www.thepitzmk.co.uk
pa.rivers@virgin.net
Ploppy Pants #1, A5
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s the title might indicate, this fanzine does not deal with a minefield of morals and ethics, but then again it doesn't deal with the pressures of cacking yourself either. There are a couple of pages of short reviews, a couple of tour reports, and interviews with Rittalins and the Dangerfields. It's a nice coffee break read. (JW)
Roddy, Flat 3/2, 5 Pitfour
Street, Dundee, DD2 2NT, UK
Positive Creed # 6 50p + S.A.E
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he cover of this looks fiendish whether it's for real or a manipulated pic - a guy poking his finger up his nose + out of his eye!! There's some other artwork in here and an interview with art/collage-ist Jonathan Baker. Bands interviewed are Newtwon Neurotics (which I found really interesting, they haven't reformed tho), Absolute Zeros, Douglas, Misled Youth, as well as Bald Cactus zine + J.S.N.T.G.M. ;label. There's also pieces on a fetish club, cat sanctuary, poetry, as well as the standard zine staple of reviews, all neatly put together. (Set)
Positive Creed 17a Charnley Ave, St Thomas, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1RD, UK
PROFANE EXISTENCE #43
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nother issue from the people in charge of making punk a threat again. I believe that since this issue came out last year at least two new issues are out, one of them coming with a CD in another new format and it isn't free anymore, worth checking if you are into PE I guess. This particular issue is a bit soulless for me, an interview with the guy who wrote EVASION book that is kind of interesting and a rather boring CRIMETHINK article on black-bloc. Add the usual columns and reviews and you'll have another issue of PE. (paco)
Profane Existence #44
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his is P.E's 14 years anniversary issue! Dan and the crew have come through the dark times and out the other side as 'enthusiastic and supportive of the idea of anarchism and the punk movement as the day we all started'. Tabloid size, it's a thin 12 pages but free goddammit! If you already know P.E then it's the same format as previous, international news, action events calendar, columns and of course the noise and reading reviews. Featured also is an interview with Arise, a local Minneapolis resource centre and bookstore, (I like the way P.E has made progress in integrating into it's local community as well as the international punk community) Wendy o Matik writes about open relationships, and there's an inspired tour report from Mexico from Resist and Exist, it's all good - viva PE! (SN)
P.OBox 8722, Minneapolis,
MN 55408, USA
www.profaneexistence.com
Propaganda #2 A3 £1 28pages
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ocking new zine from Nottingham, some interesting insight into current political situations, personal opinion (remember that?) and a decent article about a London skate park tour. Not overly hot on the interviews, but everything else is pretty sorted, plus the producers of the zine are pretty young, so watch out for this in the future as it’ll no doubt turn some heads along the way unless they get to you first and glass you when your turned, usurping your throne as an authority in UK punk. Constructive criticism: Try and mention Anti-Flag less (and you’re Auntie Doreen more?) (WW)
PO Box 2837, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6WU, UK
Punk Shocker
#11
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he very last final issue and PS goes out in style, 72 pages, proper in depth interviews with POISON IDEA, ICONS OF FILTH, THE GITS and SENSA YUMA, - articles, opinions and rants including reminiscing on formative days of hardcore and punk from Simon and Mr Price - then Andy just lays it all out in his mammoth outro taking us through his observations over this thing called punk over the last 15 years the 'Shocker has been around. Great stuff, quality - and I believe this really IS the last issue!! and you get free POISON IDEA postcard and gig poster too!(SN)
P.O. Box I.T.A, Newcastle, NE99
1TA, UK.
RUNNING ON EMPTY # 3 Jan/Feb 36pages, 50p
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.O.E is your traditionally laid out cut and paste zine for music fans and DIY types. It’s written by a guy called Jon who seems to spend his time doing all that is DIY and good. This is reoccurring theme that is made apparent throughout the three of four columns he writes (the other being a piece by Steve Scanner explaining how he can afford to travel and get about....pretty interesting). Jon spends his time discussing the merits of tape swapping and the pitfalls of the police, Mr. G.W.Bush and the Esso empire. He discusses boycotting Esso although he seems to have a car!!! (note: he may have gone on to denounce and sell his car too....good man) and rants with the appropriate amount of disgust about how the kids all love modern music formats (mp3's are the new mc dude!) and that Bush is a proper bellnose (as exposed in every major newspaper in the country! Daily). This is all well and good but it’s very predictable. The guide to getting a P.A together isn't that revealing and only goes as far as letting you know what parts you need with little insight into how to get things cheap or repair things. At the end of the zine there's a review of the Reading festival(?) which seems a little pointless considering its total bollocks and is also extensively covered in major media formats. On the plus side there are interviews with some good bands but the line of questioning acts as a massive advert for the bands and what they are getting up to as opposed to challenging the band members into debate. This means that the Kill Yourself and The Pine interviews are quite somber affairs. Kill Yourself come off better with the band making constructive comments and defending there name and style well. They come across as articulate confident chaps with a good a positive agenda and yes, they should have put out the Bilge Pump album on vinyl....what's that all about!?! In conclusion, I'm not really trying to slate this zine but it does seem to exist only to serve the interests of its creator (and artist, records he likes etc). On top of that Jon seems a little tired by all the effort of putting out records, zines and gigs (etc) with little or no reward. Don't worry chap.......it’s gonna be o.k. If its not working out for you just stop before you ruin all the fun for yourself and end up all jaded and pissed off. x (JN)
15 Denver Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3LA,
running_on_empty_fanzine@yahoo.co.uk
Slap It Down # Zero Winter 2003
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nthusiastic debut one page zine/newsletter from Ondra in Czech Rep. Focussing mainly on the SxE, thrash scene, it is quite informative with news, reviews and contacts of places to gig, labels currently active and a few bands who are active also. Is put together by folk who do 'Drugs Kill Your Mind' label. They are eager for you to a) reproduce this and b) contact them! Do both! (SHY)
Prikryt Masarykovo nam.17, Boskovice 680 01,Czech
Rep.
www.chewing-gum.cz/dkym
doomsday@centrum.cz
Time bomb #3 50p 30pages A4
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airly predictable ‘zine from these new kids on the block from Guildford. Interviews with bands like Consumed and Jets vs. Sharks. Lots of stuff about that new type of ‘Ska’ and some pretty dodgy articles about trains and clowns. Interview with Household Name, who now apparently seem to only release lame records, betraying its history of Canvas, Imbalance etc. It’s not bad to flick through I suppose but unless you have a particular interest in the Guildford punk scene I wouldn’t go out of my way to pick it up. (WW)
xULTRAMILITANCEx #3
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ell, I guess this time
judging the book by the cover is kind of
right. Vegan Straightedge zine with a couple of interviews with Vegan SXE bands
from Germany (DEADLOCK and MAROON) where they talk mostly about animal rights
and SXE , some direct action websites, an article on the link between Child and
animal abuse that seems a bit vague to me and more info in animal rights
campaigns and war. A personal text called "the firestorm approaches..." where
the author let us know that the rebelion has already started and invite's us to
join it, reminding us that it will be a "firestorm to purify".
This review may seems a bit vague too but honestly the fanzine (I
read it all, I swear ) bored me to death and I fell asleep twice
trying to finish it. Again if you like to be reminded how great
veganism and a drugfree lifestyle are this fanzine is for you. (paco)
xultramilitancex@donteatmeat.com
UPS no.9 / PLATFORM Split Zine
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PS from the Netherlands is back with a great new issue. Interviews with GRITOS De ALERTA,VITAMIN X, I SHOT CYRUS, a Brazil travel report, Croatian, Czech and Dutch scene reports and plenty of reviews too - all done with Richards usual enthusiastic style! PLATFORM has interviews with LOAM, DAN DARE, NARCOSIS and a SKULLS and FLAMES UK tour report and some reviews to finish off with. PLATFORM is not too inspiring unless you like any of the bands. Pick this up more for UPS and its international punk rock attitude!!! (SHY)
UPS, c/o Mos,Vliegtuiglaan 3, 3769 JM Soesterberg,
The Netherlands.
r.ups@wanadoo.nl
www.go.to/upspunk
WALL STREET DESTROY A5 98 pages
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'est une zine francais, avec beaucoup de punk rock. C'etait un reporte sur Morcombe, holidays dans le solei, hypercool. Aussi l'interviewes avec MDC, Inerdzia, Jason, Ratwaster, The Restarts etc, l'article Reclaime the street et les squats, et beaucoup d'art et de photograps. Pardon my French. This is a decent punk zine but as it’s in French, I can't read most of it. The Restarts and MDC interviews are translated, and worth reading. (MZ)
Colombier William:
gotham@noos.fr
Claire Doucet: 13 rue de Corblin, la bate 78730 Longvilliers
Waterintobeeer #7 A5
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here's a lot to read and most of it's great in this 'zine. Although the cover of a horse and the Queen in a compromising situation mortified my Grandma. There's a lot of reviews, a piece from Jello Biafra regarding the legal wranglings of the DK's, good interviews (Hero Dishonest, one of the best bands going), not so good interviews (Humanfly, yawn), gig reviews, and some good articles. I liked the one about football's relationship to socialism, though a certain member of the writing staff has an unhealthy liking for Marilyn Manson, who are absolute guff. (JW)
Tim Livesey, 48 West Park Grove,
Leeds, LS8 2DY, UK
WE'RE GONNA FIGHT no.6 International Political Vegan SxE Zine
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ut aside any prejudices or scene politics and pick this zine up. This is one of the most inspiring zines I have seen for ages and really is international in its outlook and contents - and not just from a vegan/SxE perspective either. Interviews with FxPxOxfrom Macedonia, Rancidos (Italy), YA BASTA (France), CRASHED OUT (Indonesia) and many, many scene reports from all over the world. Interesting columns/ thoughts reviews and pics. The editor’s enthusiasm is great! Some old back issues were sent in too from 2003.These were more A4 sheets folded with news. The zine as it is now just shows how much this has grown. Pick this up for sure!! (SHY)
WGF, 8 crs
Gambetta, 69007 Lyon, France.
xwgfx@yahoo.fr
ZOOP
Alternative Zine #22 'Musiques et idees autres', A5
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nother great issue of Zoop zine, packed full of writing and reviews and views and stuff like that. Again its all in french and my limited linguistic skills prevent me getting the most out of this as I perhaps should, but i did notice that they borrowed some of the graphics I did for the Chinese scene report we were sent for RTB # 5. Cool! I'm flattered! There is also a small catalogue for Bokal info-kiosk which looks full of great stuff. (LH)
Le Bokal, 3 Rue
Lazare Carnot, 01000 BQURG EN BRESSE,
France
lebokal@free.fr