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Crematory Zine #1
(Czechoslovakia) 1992

by Jason Netherton on June 13, 2020

Crematory Zine #1 (Czechoslovakia) (1992) Editor: “Kerry” (in Slovak) Slovakian zine from 1992, released in 1993. Has many of the classics in their prime. Although not much to read if you don’t know Slovak, the design is nice and features some band photos I have not seen elsewhere. Interviews and short features with Acheron, Amon, […]

The Grimoire of Exalted Deeds #10
(USA) 1997

by Jason Netherton on January 11, 2018

The Grimoire of Exalted Deeds#10 (USA) 1997. Ed. “Bill Zebub” Long running zine from the always irreverent and unorthodox Bill Zebub . ‘Candid’ interviews with Morbid Angel, Deicide, Brutal Truth, Messe Noir, King Diamond, Fleshcrawl, Mortiis, Ancient, reviews, fiction, and more.

The Oath #2
(Ireland) 1994

by Jason Netherton on July 10, 2016

The Oath #2 (IRE) 1994. Editor: “Alan Averill” Issue #2 of this classic zine from Primordial vocalist Alan (aka A.A. Nemtheanga). Features and interviews with Decoryah, Fleurety, a German Scene report, an essay on Glen Benton, Monumentum, Graveland, Mordor, Illska, No Fashion Records, Mayhem, Balder, Cruachan, Gorgoroth, Mortuary Drape, Moonspell, Sigh, Varathron, and more. (Thanks […]

Grave Disgrace #2
(Russia) 1993
(Russian)

by Jason Netherton on December 5, 2014

Grave Disgrace #2 (Russia) 1993. Editors: “Gladchenko Arkadiy” (in Russian) Finally, a Russian zine! This one is packed – 84 pages – with long features on labels like Foundation 2000 (NL), Peaceville Records, and Wild Rags (California), as well as extensive scene reports and info on Russian bands from the time…all for those who can read […]

Vortex From the East #11
(Malaysia) 1994
(Malaysian and English)

by Jason Netherton on September 21, 2014

Vortex From the East #11 (Malaysia/in Malaysian and English) 1994. Editor: “Aziz” Jumps between both Malay and English w/ interesting commentary etc.. from the exploding SE Asia scene of the early 90s. Features on Burzum/Varg “Count Grisnacht” Vikernes, Faust/Emperor and the events in Norway at the time, Kurt Cobain, Shonen Knife, Glen Benton on death […]

Grinder #1
(Chile) Noviembre 1993
(Español)

by Jason Netherton on March 3, 2013

Grinder #1 (Chile) Noviembre 1993 (Español). Editor: Andrés Padilla Exciting news from Chile these days. Andrés Padilla, who used to do Violence Zine (Chile) in the late 80’s, and currently editing the long-running Grinder magazine, recently published the book Retrospectiva al Metal Chileno (1983-1993), with a limited edition 12″ LP compilation released by IronBonehead Productions (Ger) that includes […]

Eruptions From Below #5
(Toronto, Canada) 1993

by Jason Netherton on July 9, 2012

Eruptions From Below #5 (Toronto, Canada) 1993. Editor: “Laurie Fortune” Copied and stapled zine out of Ontario (formerly out of Buffalo). Solid and packed with ads, representing the ’93 death metal underground quite well. Features numerous reviews, and (brief) interviews with Cannibal Corpse, Lucifers Hammer, Deteriorate, Angelkill, Exterminance, and more, with the highlights being the killer […]

Pit Magazine #8
(Colorado, USA) 1992

by Jason Netherton on January 6, 2012

Pit Magazine #8 (Colorado, USA) 1992, Editor: “Wendy Perelstein” A massive update here….Pit Magazine was published by Mosh Pit Records, a metal record store out of Colorado Springs, Colorado, that is sadly missed. Their magazine started in the late 80s and ran into the 90s with ambitions of being a national magazine of sorts, and they […]

SOD – Sounds of Death
(Missouri, USA) #2 1993

by Jason Netherton on August 10, 2011

SOD – Sounds of Death (Missouri, USA) #2 Winter 1993. Editor: “David Horn” Sort of in between a zine and magazine, David Horn’s eventually long-running Sounds Of Death started off ambitious right away. Featuring pro-print, color cover, and a nice design from Dan Zimmer, it had an underground feel, without the mainstream nonsense that often polluted […]

Slayer #8
(Norway) 1991

by Jason Netherton on March 10, 2011

Slayer #8 (Norway) 1991. Editor: Jon “Metalion” Kristiansen (highlights) Present at the creation, this is perhaps the most famous death/black metal zine ever out of Europe. This long-running example of underground gold was seemingly always packed with the best and most notable interviews, surrounded by top-notch DIY art and layout, on great pro-print. It really speaks for itself, and […]