Scott Hefflon – Page 283 – Lollipop Magazine

Carcass – Wake Up and Smell The Carcass – Review

February 1, 1997

Pillaging the Carcass archives, Earache releases, while perhaps not a best of, at least an overview of Carcass’ nearly decade-long career of extremity.

Bracket – “E” Is For Everything On Fat Wreck Chords – Review

February 1, 1997

A little catch-me-up for those who don’t get 7″s. As always, Bracket combine rampaging pop punk, clever power pop anthems, and goofy ditties.

A Tribute to Judas Priest: Legends of Metal – Review

February 1, 1997

A Tribute to Judas Priest compiles established metal bands who were obviously inspired by Priest and fought by their side as true defenders of the faith.

Blowtorch – Automotivation – Review

February 1, 1997

“I hate my girlfriend and all of my girlfriend’s friends” is so damn catchy, it’ll have you singing along (and getting punched by your girlfriend) by mid-song.

Arcturus – Aspera Hiems Symfonia – Review

February 1, 1997

Combining the vicious passion of black metal with the darkly atmospheric feel of doom, Aspera Hiems Symfonia lashes and caresses like the cold wind.

Acid Bath – Paegan Terrorism Tactics – Review

February 1, 1997

Blending sludge and swamp grooves with death and noise, Acid Bath usually stay within the boundaries of melodic, ploddingly heavy, almost spiritual ugly rock.

Strapping Young Lad – City – Interview

February 1, 1997

An interview with Devin Townsend

Grief – Miserably Ever After – Interview

February 1, 1997

An interview with guitarist Terry Savastano

Bloodhound Gang – Use Your Fingers – Interview

February 1, 1997

An interview with Jimmy Pop Ali

Women and Men – Women: Peaceful Cohabitation is Bunk – Fiction

February 1, 1997

We are willing to battle any adversary that threatens our homes, or our loved ones. But how are we to do battle with droplets of milk left on a counter?