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. This 21st Century version of ümlaut has been ranting since 2004 and is also the co-author of the book Murder In The Front Row.
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..."