Our Thanx again tothe people who make SLUG Possible, both Advertisers, Writers and Letter Writlers ~rtVt MIDGltY Editors: JRRuppel Ziba Marashi Photography: Steve Midgley PHOrOGRAPHY Contributors: Brad Collins, Lars, JoJo, The Christ Brothers, Steve Midgley, Woody Gonzales, The Private Eye, Midvale Webb Press, 272-3060 Janet Tuney, Sandra Chona, Zay & Paul SEE SHOW@ Dickheads @ S LUG P.O. Box 1061 Salt l ake City, Utah BAN" ,DALOOPS. .. 84110-1061 THRU-DECEMBER another? I was knocked flat on my back, and while feel very strong about peoples freedom to say Dearest purple, pus-sore-infected, itch- a few people turned aroung to help me up, some- what they want. My phil osophy is that I don 't ing,and inflamed, withered and peeling, Hey, Pyro: one else came crashingn down on their heads. At bitch unless I have a viabl e solution that I can Love your style. Call ASAP.Today. Disect, don't this point, Iknew that if I went down again, no one fellatio craving Dickheads at SLUG, suggest. SLUG and the Word were two such solu- decease. IPS. would help me up. Survaival of the fittest, I guess, I'd like to make a few casual observations tions to my complaints. Maybe you should take but that brute philosophy ruined a show I had about SLUG, and then ram some of my personal the same initiative and write something positive Hello Dickheads: been looking forward to for a long, long, time. philosophy down your throat. But first, a little and leave the whining to those who feel the need. I got some beef with #11. I play guitar for Jim A lot of us were really anxious to hear the new background about my involvement in the under- Making people aware of the problems is the first ground scene. Bone Occult. I'm writing to say I think our per- Stench material, most of which was being played step in change. Thanks for writting, keep it up formances with Tragic Mullato and Butthole Surf- I was first exposed to the underground back in for the first time. Rernar kably, it was a Iittle slower, April. Since I played guitar in a band, I was natu- ers should have warranted at least a "please give perhaps more melodic than the stuff on Crazy Dear Zay Speed: up" from SLUG. Instead, we didn't even get men- Mon. But was anyone listening? Probably not, rally interested when a classmate told me about Federal Law? I don't know who told you that. his band (IntI:E,>- .id Travelers) was playing at this tioned. I know that you write a lot of the shit in because they were either worrying about getting (probably the Hastings People.) . SLUG (and I thank you) and may feel reserved placecalled or ,·IEWORD. At the time I thought the up on stage or protecting themselves. First of all, if there was such a law, (I.D. about tootin' your own horn. But, Tragic Mulato As the set went on, I noticed the way the crowd only original music that made any money or required proving you're 18 or older to purchase broughtanybodyoutwasthe"punk"musicplayed and Butthole Surfers are important bands and reacted when the same people kept getting up . To "obscene" tapes, such as GUNS & ROSES,JANE'S see readers interested in the "underground" deserve me, stage diveing is a unity thing - it doesn't at Speedway Cafe. Subsequently I went to a ADDICTION, CIRCLE JERKS, etc.) don't you couple of shows at the Word. I was totally floored to at least know what kind of warming they got. work if people don 't support you. but a couple of think every other music store would require 10 to Also, about Butthole Surfers: do they only mildly obese jerks insisted on getting mor e than by the fact that these local bands were making purchase this so-called "harmful matter"? such diverse, well-crafted;originalmusic. Myband deserve one paragraph? And Swans two fucking their share of the action . After these hefty guys Which brings me to another point. Putting sentences with a couple little pictures? Butthole and I were inspired to stop playing cover songs came down a few times, people started getting out music in the same category as tobacco and alcohol Surfers and Swans are the two finest bands to ever of their way so they wouldn't be smashed beneath and concentrate on writing original music: As a is ridiculous. result of this inspiration, I brought alot of my grace this city. Even more, they are among the very them. Where's the unity in that? Supporting Hastings is not supporting the see elite of the greatest artists of the 20th century. If it weren't bad enough that the people up friends out to these bands. Since these friends scene either. If you do patronize stores such as of mine wern't musicians, they wern't quite as Peace goes to Barb Barnes whose primordial front ddn't have a chance to get their arms over- Hastings, all you're doing is giving your money to I days are over. head t protect themselves from so many sweaty, moved as was, yet they were still surprised and the P.M.RC. and other right-wing fundamental- impressed that there was such bitchin' music in Loveand Peace, soaring bodies, then we had to contend with the ist groups. our own back yard. Now, on to my bullshit phi - Billy Blizzard divers crawling up our backsides, looking for I'm surprised that you and the Speedwway losophy. people to hoist them back on stage. People in fron t are such a vital part of the musicscene in Salt Lake were reluctant, because by helping someone they In the course of assilimating this musical and then you defend Hastings' book-burning Dear Dickheads at SLUG: "underground" culture, I began to read this RU. Stupid? The label is R.U. DeadMusic (for were only hurting themselves! tactics. I the "undead") and that's just one example of how Perhaps I am toolish because I like to be close, monthly publication entitled SLUG. This publica- If you had to ID kids that came to the Speed- reliable your "sources" are. You really should try to watch and to listen. But I believe performers tion provided me with lots of information about way to see these types of groups, there wouldn't printing the truth by talking to people before you appreciate that-aseviedenced by Terranceasking local shows and bands etc. I thought this was all be a Speedway. talk shit. If I'm annoying you, it's because you 're a pleas, "do not kick me in the face," "do not kick the great, but I noticed the vicious undertones about Like Brad and Vicki stated before, buy from "noid." microphone over," and "not so much stage-div- Salt Lake City and it's culture frequently surfaced the independents, such as Raunch and the Heavy You also printed an ad stating Hate X 9 was ing." in the various columns. Don't get me wrong, I Metal Shop, who support the local scene. playing a gig which sadly we were not informed It was a relief when 7 Seconds enforced a no agree that in many ways Utah is Fucked. But, my Kevin Kirk philosophy is that bitching about Utah in a maga- of, thus, our non-appearance, Fuck you . diving policy. P.S. I don't think hanging up a few Danzig flats There are a few little kids who attend most of zine whose readers certainly agr~ that Utah sucks But I know about politix and it was probably makes up for any of their shit. the shows, and I think we all enjoy tossing them is essentially a wasteful gesture. I mean, what aimed at getting a bigger draw. Just think of all the aroundwhen they jumpout. They'resmallenough good is it to preach to the converted about the peopleyoudissappointed.Youought to beashamed. that they don't hurt people or wind up crashing to unconverted? I believe that this judgemental atti- Dear Digesters of SLUG: Come on JR, you coulda checkedyour facts with us tude could be changed in a positive way. Why not Once again, it's apparent to me that only a by picking up a telephone. Also, you should speak the ground as sea parts below. Let's show some respect for local performers. dwell on the potential Utah has? One example handful of exceptional individuals are carrying to the person you're naming as "Slughead" (give Let's show some respect for our fellow fans. Stage could be our brethren of the religious majority. I their wieght around here. The rest of you need to me a fuggin' shot!) about "Info" (I use the term diving is a fad that should be laid to rest. would guess a miniscule portion of the under- quit the gregarious shit and become more active. loosely, like lips) they wish printed and whether or ground audience is a member of the Church of This local underground has the potential to sur- not they even want the dubious "distinkion." Nine -Donna Ho Cheese and Rice of Batter Baked Crepes. I've ob- passthe customary "scene]prototype.Why? there more things, RU.Dead is run by and for Hate X9. servedthattherearea lot of open mindedMormons are several bright people here, I'm not doubting Thanks for listening. Oean up your act and check Dear SLUG: (I know that sounds like an Oxy-Moron) that that.