Back in the 20th Century, ümlaut was a xeroxed fanzine that existed from 1992-95. Despite limited distribution, loyal readers ranged from coast to coast and included Rock Stars of various credibility, including Neurosis, Sonic Youth, Melvins, and Metallica. To quote The Cramps: “I dig that goddam Rock ‘N Roll.. The kind of stuff that don’t save souls.”
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
A Chronology For Survival
The Neurosis album Souls At Zero was basically THE soundtrack album for Umlaut when it was a xeroxed 'zine back in the early-90's. This week the band announced the reissue of the album and I couldn't help but get publicly nostalgic about it:
It seems like a million years ago, man... Click HERE to read about those loud, drunk, and crusty days... and click HERE to see some of Umlaut's old photos from back when I went on tour with Neurosis. "No seed will grow on this barren Earth..."