Sin Is There #34 (2014)

 

Sin Is There #34 (2014)
72 pages, A5, German, pro-printed

Interviews
Delirium Tremens, Endless Depression, Anger As Art, Protector

Article
SEX IN THE C-hrist-I-ani-TY

The Methylordian Anticrusade - Final Chapter

This German zine is actual laser printed so the quality is almost near as pro-printed publication.

"The Final Command" was written on the front page. No idea what that's mean. Maybe it's the last issue? Already number 34.

The layout is very basic 1 column per page MS Word type of layout. The font size is a bit large, pages not numbered and not table of content. 

"Reviewlution" is the section for reviews. "Drucksachen" is review section for printed publication. The reviews are not alphabetically arranged and not rated. Just music reviews, no front cover artwork which look a bit dull.

There are some artworks in the pages of this issue but not many. What contribute to the thickness of this issue is (beside the font size) the interviews are very long. Pity I don't understand German.

No contact address available in the zine.

North From Here Danmark 2000 (2001)

North From Here Danmark 2000 (2001)
52 pages, A5, German, xeroxed

This was given together with Sin Is There Zine but not sure in which issue. It's not a music zine. Most probably it is about the country Denmark? I have to say the front cover looks very cool!

It is written in German. You can see maps, pictures of old castles, historical artifact.

This is available for free (only pay postage) from schattenmanns.wordpress.com

Address written on the back cover:

Grostesque Glory Art Production
c/o Maik Godau
Max-Eyth-Str.7
70806 Kornwestheim,
Deutschland

Isten Fanzine Churches (2017)

 

Isten Fanzine Churches (2017)
100 pages, 21cs x 21cm, English, pro-printed

I couldn't find the reason of this publication is made. Some words written at the back cover mention "An ABC book for both builders and burners in all the glorious colours of rust and soot".

It is not in the interview/answer style like normal zine. It is a series of answers made or arranged into articles and divided into several chapters. No photo of the bands/individuals, just drawing of them with lots of pictures of buildings, structures which I think from around Finland. And no reviews either.

These chapters talk about music. I couldn't find the relation of the Chapter's title with the content inside the chapter (they didn't talk about Iron Maiden either).

Below are the individuals featured in this book. You may find them in several chapters talking on certain topics:

Mikko Aspa (Clandestine Blaze)
Ville Pirinen (Seremonia)
Werwolf (Satanic Warmaster)
Mikael Haavisto (Ranger)
Jori von Meriläinen (Gentry Lord)
Ulla Ahola (M.O.R.A.)
Yaki (M.O.R.A.)
Amel Khelif (M.O.R.A.)
Ville Valavuo (Speedtrap)
Jussi Lehtisalo (Circle)
Sami Harju (Pacto De Sangre)
Mat McNerney (Grave Pleasures/Hexvessel)
Sisli (Fosforos)
Jussi Pitkänen (Fosforos)
Jari Kelloniemi, Tenho Kareen, Vesa Säkkinen (A.R.G.)
Tommi Puurunen (Demon's Gate/Chevalier)
Jonatan Johansson (Vorum)
Maria Mattila (Mara Balls)
Kari Rajala (Warp Transmission)
Teemu Bergman (Myrkky-Käärme)
Kimmo Kuusniemi (Sarcofagus)

The chapters are:
Chapter One: Where Eagles Dare
Chapter Two: Revelations
Chapter Three: Flight of Icarus
Chapter Four: Die With Your Boots On
Chapter Five: The Trooper
Chapter Six: Still Life
Chapter Seven: Quest for Life
Chapter Eight: Sun And Steel
Chapter Nine: To Tame A Land

The contents are good. Interesting topics being discussed. This is Isten!
The layout is normal book layout. Can be boring at times looking at the same black & white layout (or brown). 

Let's break it down by chapters (who's in which chapter):

Chapter One: Where Eagles Dare
Mikko Aspa (Clandestine Blaze)
Ville Pirinen (Seremonia)
Werwolf (Satanic Warmaster)
Mikael Haavisto (Ranger)

Chapter Two: Revelations
Jori von Meriläinen (Gentry Lord)
Ulla Ahola (M.O.R.A.)
Yaki (M.O.R.A.)
Amel Khelif (M.O.R.A.)
Ville Valavuo (Speedtrap)
Jussi Lehtisalo (Circle)
Sami Harju (Pacto De Sangre)

Chapter Three: Flight of Icarus
Mikael Haavisto (Ranger)
Mat McNerney (Grave Pleasures/Hexvessel)
Sisli (Fosforos)
Jussi Pitkänen (Fosforos)

Chapter Four: Die With Your Boots On
Jari Kelloniemi, Tenho Kareen, Vesa Säkkinen (A.R.G.)
Mikko Aspa (Clandestine Blaze)
Jussi Pitkänen (Fosforos)
Amel Khelif (M.O.R.A.)
Ulla Ahola (M.O.R.A.)
Jonatan Johansson (Vorum)

Chapter Five: The Trooper
Mikael Haavisto (Ranger)
Maria Mattila (Mara Balls)
Kari Rajala (Warp Transmission)

Chapter Six: Still Life
Mat McNerney (Grave Pleasures/Hexvessel)
Tommi Puurunen (Demon's Gate/Chevalier)

Chapter Seven: Quest for Life
Jussi Lehtisalo (Circle)
Maria Mattila (Mara Balls)
Jori von Meriläinen (Gentry Lord)
Teemu Bergman (Myrkky-Käärme)

Chapter Eight: Sun And Steel
Ville Pirinen (Seremonia)
Mat McNerney (Grave Pleasures/Hexvessel)
Kimmo Kuusniemi (Sarcofagus)
Mikael Haavisto (Ranger)
Werwolf (Satanic Warmaster)

Chapter Nine: To Tame A Land
Sisli (Fosforos)
Jonatan Johansson (Vorum)

Wondering the drawings on the last page is intended that way. 

Contact
www.isten.net
www.svartrecords.com

Extreme Metal Independent #2 (Feb.2020)

 

Extreme Metal Independent #2 (Feb.2020)
60 pages, A5 size, Malay/English, pro-printed

Interviews
Death Vomit, Carnation, Narsamum, IEON, Septigorepholic, Dee (Murder, Obscurial, Suffercation), Wafat

Gig Report
MAMAT Fest 2020

Bio
Hysteroctomy, Berdosa, Erectus, Treasoner's Loyalty

I missed out the first issue. When I asked on the second one which was on pre-order at the time, was told only 12pcs left. So now I have in my hand the second issue, hand-numbered 38/200.

It comes in plastic cover. Couple of half size zine here coming in this kind of packaging, I noticed. Some effort is being made here with putting the sticker just to fit perfectly on the empty space at the top of plastic.

The editor; Olee and fellow writers (to name a few); Suffian Suboh, Matthew Manang, Zizi Amri, Hatecrew and in partnership with Dropdead Distro & Garage Palakbesi are putting together this issue. Their writings (reviews/interviews) differ with each other, but all are interesting to read.

The pages are not numbered and no table of content. There is no specific style of layout. They are either in cut n paste style, or normal MS word layout 1 column per page with frame or texts on top pictures. All these printed (or laser printed) in full color. The Septigorepholic interview is on red background. Nice!

Reviews are scattered and not in a specific section. They are made to look like an article, and this consumed 1 full page including the band's logo, picture and artwork of the release. This may take up to 2 full pages.

Beside this there is "Upcoming!" section which is on band's upcoming releases.

And there is Death Vomit at the zine's center page. I think it’s better made on its own instead of having article/review printed at the back. Then will be an awesome pull-out poster.

Every copy also comes with a sticker.

Orders
Dropdead Distro
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076802306197

Garage Palakbesi
https://www.facebook.com/garagepalakbesi

Deadhead #7 (2017)

 

Deadhead #7 (2017)
180 pages, A4, English, pro-printed

Interviews
Mefisto, Abaddon, Mantas, Sadistik Exekution, Punisher, Sarcofago, Impaled Nazarene, Rator, Necrobutcher, G.I.S.M, Black Crucifixion, Vulga, Insulter, Liam Atkins, Shawn Mason, Deathcore, Crude S.S, Bali Burton, Bestial Summoning, Tales of The Macabre Mag., Assassin, Betrayer, Protector, Retrosatan, Infectious Maggots, Cirith Ungol, Destructor

Articles
The Extensive Heavy Metal Tutorial
Hell Awaits Appreciation
Lost 'n Found: Shah Jahan
First Mechandise
I.R.C: The Monthly Flying Ticket From Around The Underworld
Apache Tape: The Nostalgic Red Indian on The Cassette Cover
Ter Importance of Underground Correspondence
Utopia Banished Appreciation: The Campaign For Musical Destruction!
Lost 'n Found: Azmi Bahari
Social Infection: The Forgotten Local Underground Gem
Enemy of The Music Business (Part 1 & 2)
Glam Entities (Part 1 &2)
Lost 'n Found: Cyborg
Hipster Publication
Desecration of Virgin Mag
Black Metal Stupidities
Fagbook Kids
Backstabber
Mp3 Debate
Thrashing Shit

This issue continues in the style of issue #6 which is full pro-printed issue. I think this is type you will expect from Deadhead from now.

Issue #7 is 180 pages thick. The biggest ever so far. This is equivalent to like 8 issues of normal zine.

The layout, the interview styles are the same as previous issue. I will be repeating myself so better you guys read my previous reviews. In some pages, maybe as filler the editor some "The Essential Timeless Metaller's Digest" reviews which old classic releases.

Also consumed half page articles on Schattenmann Publishing, info on back issues, Black Mark Production.

The interviews are very in-depth and entertaining to read as usual. Rare old pictures are plenty as well including as pin-up poster or the back cover. You can see the articles are more this time. And the 'foreword' continues after the editorial columns end to another 2 separate sections. The editor really voices out his opinions in some of the articles and ofcourse great research done on the topics.

Issue #8 is in the making, taking longer time to be out it seems. Hope this will be available soon.

Caveat! Issue XI-XV (March 2021)

 

Caveat! Issue XI-XV (March 2021)
100 pages, A4 size, English, pro-printed

Interviews
Hyperdontia, Eliran Kantor, Gorb, Cryptworm, Gasp, Sauts Alastor, Frozen Soul, Amy Hamdan, Disfear, An Albatross, Exhumation, Aten Athirah, The Infernal Sea, Necrot, Discarnage, Vengeance By Proxy, Ruin, Witchgrind, Karmazid, Begrabnis, Lavatory, -(16)-, Ady Shutterscream, Skepticism,  Varmt Stal Helvete, Iron Monkey

Couple of months later, came another issue of this [Mega]zine. I counted like more than 10 contributors now. Excellent work I must say. The size now A4 with the pages in glossy paper (105 gsm Matte Art Paper, to be exact). Cover is on 230 gsm with Matte Lamination in perfect binding. Yes, it sounds like a book because it is a book.

The content is in full colored, layout 3 columns per page mostly with text on pictures in the background. With color, those featuring visual artist with their artwork looks a lot better compared with the previous issue. The front cover artwork made by the editor himself.

The long editorial section (with the editor's picture) is still here. I almost mistaken this as band's interview page because it has logo and photo on the page. Just like normal interview page.  

The content pretty much similar like previous issue. Interviews (with bands and visual artist), articles, artwork/drawing, poems, comics ("Issue & Tissue" still here. Another good topic shown again), artworks and this time around they added reviews section called "Audiophiles Transmission" (not in alphabetical order, not rated, and all have their front cover artwork).

I just knew that Nintendocore is another music genre. Oh my... Anyway, visual artist interviews quite interesting for me since I am not use to read this type of interviews. Learnt few things here.

Mine handnumbered 157/500.

Check out also his label Dogma Artistic Guerrilla. The advertisement at the back cover says Cosmic Hell Pariah tape is only RM1 (USD 1 R.O.W).

Contact
neurolabyrinth at gmail dot com

Orders
dogmaartisticguerrilla at gmail dot com
https://dogmaartisticguerrilla.blogspot.com/
https://caveat-zine.business.site/
https://caveatzine.bigcartel.com/
https://neurolabyrinth.weebly.com/

Morbid Writes #3 (March 2021)

 

Morbid Writes #3 (March 2021)
72 pages, A5 size, English, xerox

Interviews
Snet, Galvanizer, Draghkar, Mortal Wound, Burial, Cryptic Hatred, Intrepid, Koffin

It took 2 years to release this issue. We can see excellent print quality (laser printed) now.

The layout improved a lot too. The pages are numbered with table of content. Using page border and uses small font which make this issue 'compact' with lot to read. The editor also an artist

Gore-met food still here. This time with Angel's Hair Pasta, Feetloaf, Steamed Hams, Maxi-Pad Thai, Necrony Cocktail, Blood-red Velvet Cake. You can visual it yourself how the dishes will look like. But remember it must be 'gore'.

Others in this issue are comics, movie reviews, "Audio Nasties" (which is music review) and 11 pages on ads/flyers. Reviews are not alphabetically arranged and not rated.

The only thing I don’t like is the orange paper for cover. Keep it in white paper will be just fine. Black & white is the trve colour for zine.