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  • Crematory Zine #1
    (Czechoslovakia) 1992

    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, […]

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  • Putrefaction #5
    (Sweden) 1991

    Putrefaction #5 (Sweden) 1991. Editor: “Tomas Nyqvist” From T. Nyqvist, who also founded No Fashion Records and Iron Fist Productions. Excellent, notably there are no reviews (see editorial), however this issue is FULL of many groundbreaking acts in their prime. With interviews and more, including Agressor, At the Gates, Baphomet, Marduk, Bolt Thrower, Carbonized, Dark […]

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  • Holocaust #4
    (Poland) 1990

    Holocaust #4 (Poland) 1990. Editor: “Tomasz Krajewski” Another issue of this classic  zine from eventual Pagan Records (Poland) founder Tomasz Krajewski…pretty much a who’s who of the great underground bands on 1990…an absolutely incredible issue. Including Acheron, Rottrevore, Mayhem, Blasphemy, Exit 13, Bolt Thrower, Darkthrone, Asphyx, Deadhead, Desultory, Afflicted Convulsion (Afflicted), Entombed, Necromantia, Phlegethon, Crematory, […]

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  • Petrified #2
    (USA – Florida) 1993

    Petrified #2 (USA – Florida) Winter, 1993. Editor: “Thorns (Sentis)” Another one from Full Moon Productions’ zine extension (courtesy of the scanning work from Tezcat from the NWN! board – many thanks/gracias) This one is also very timely, packed with tons of interviews/features/reviews from the pivotal underground year of 1993, including Absu, Behemoth, Black Crucifixion, […]

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  • Grave Disgrace #2
    (Russia) 1993
    (Russian)

    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 […]

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  • Blasphemer #1
    (Chile) 1990
    (Español)

    Blasphemer #1 (Chile) 1990 (in Spanish/Español). Editors: “Juan Olmedo” and “Christian Vargas” Another zine from the vibrant Chilean scene (also fully downloadable via the Crucified for Your Sins blog- check it out and thanks Mario), with interviews/reviews/features on a number of pivotal bands right at the point they were developing…I could find no date, but […]

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  • Grinder #1
    (Chile) Noviembre 1993
    (Español)

    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 […]

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  • Chainsaw Abortions #2
    (NY, USA) 1990

    Chainsaw Abortions #2 (NY, USA) 1990. Editor “Brian Pattison” This zine out of upstate NY was sent over (and edited by) by Brian Pattison, who you may also know as the guy (who along with Alan Moses) put out the Glorious Times pictorial-history book of the death metal underground (see the video review below). This issue […]

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  • Slayer #8
    (Norway) 1991

    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 […]

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