Nevermore – In Memory – Review

September 1, 1996

Three re-worked demo tracks, a cover of Bauhaus’ “Silent Hedges/Double Dare,” and new scorcher “Optimist or Pessimist,” the heaviest song they’ve yet done.

Necrophobic – Spawned by Evil – Review

September 1, 1996

With Slayer’s “Die by the Sword,” I did an about-face. Really nice job. Covers of Venom’s “Nightmare” and Bathory’s “Enter the Eternal Fire” follow.

Ff – We’re #1 – Review

September 1, 1996

In a world of generically good pop/punk bands, Ff stands apart as one of the most consistently decent bands I can’t think of.

Happy Meals – Review

September 1, 1996

Household names include Lagwagon, Jughead’s Revenge, and Bracket. Great upcoming bands like Hi-Standards, Nerf Herder, Armchair Martian, and Ridel High.

The Gamma Men – 440 – Review

September 1, 1996

True grit rock that borders on rockabilly, these guys go straight for the throat with their balls-out riffs and melodic snarl.

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