As with most genres, the vocalist and axeman seem to be the ones that seem to garner the most attention and accolades. It’s the rhythm section that stirs the Metallic drink though. And drummers are the unsung heroes of our beloved genre. So taking a cue from the awesome “High Infidelity” flick, we present our “Top 5” of our favourite skinbeaters. We look at not only technical skill and reputation but influence and impact as well. All making for an interesting list. In our “News, Views and Tunes”, we took in the original “Evil Dead” film at the theatre (!) and discuss Aunt Jemima’s “box”(??). Musically, we crank new and used from Massacre, Sacrifice, Dead Kennedys, Cryptic Slaughter, Subhumans (UK), Pupil Slicer, Sadistic Vision, Night Legion and we introduce P.E.I.’s Baited in our “Indie Spotlight.”

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