by Alesha Brunell
We all know the main purpose of horror movies, don't we? To make us jump. Cringe. Keep the lights on all night long. Sleep with one eye open with our feet under the covers and away from the edge. Maybe even exercise our gag reflexes if at all possible. The most important, and often overlooked, affect of horror movies is the power to inspire future horror artists. Sure it's easier to scare someone with visual gore on the screens. Authors require the special talent to kick your imagination into seeing their tales without the aid of a big film crew. Not only does Paul Kane make that almost too easy for us, his eclectic, fantastic fiction keeps you thinking even after the story has ended.
by Choppy
Salem, Massachusetts has a rich history steeped in the macabre. The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 being the linchpin of much of the town’s roots in the occult and supernatural. Many attractions in Salem are devoted to either the witch hunts, witch related material, or the paranormal, but there is one attraction in Salem that is unlike all the others. Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery is a museum devoted to the history of horror films and an experience unlike any other in Salem....
by Alesha Brunell
Should you ever require the need for body painting, Stake is your man. His artwork will amaze and inspire. When he's not snowboarding, or travelling to lend his body painting expertise, he has no shortage of custom artwork awaiting his attention.
Sure it's fairly easy to find someone to paint your car or bike, but where do you turn for such as a leather jacket or a guitar? Stake also accepts jobs many others will refuse. Not every artist can apply their talent on any canvas you throw at them. Stake will exceed your expectations no matter the object. He can even make a rice-burner look not just good, but American, too.
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SPRING 2009
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by Mark Fields
Pennsylvania's technical metal pioneers Believer made its mark on metal by releasing 3 great albums between 1989 and 1993 before calling it a day. 15+ years down the road, it is great to see Believer back in action after such a lengthy hiatus. Believer's fourth release, Gabriel, was released recently on Metal Blade and has so far been very well received. GASPetc.com's resident Believer geek Mark Fields had the opportunity to speak with drummer Joey Daub about the past, present, and future of Believer...
 WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM
by Matt Smith
With their third full-length release, Black Cascade, under their belts, Olympia, Washington's Wolves in the Throne Room have again created a slab of atmospheric Progressive Black Metal that pushes the boundaries of what extreme music can be. I had the pleasure of speaking with Aaron Weaver, the drummer of WITTR, and we touched upon the current state of Black Metal and subjects that make this existence worth living and experiencing.
 ZOROASTER
by Matt Smith
Zoroaster was an ancient Iranian prophet and religious poet and is the basis of Zoroastrianism, but as i found out, all this has nothing to do with the mind-crushing sounds a band hailing from Atlanta Georgia called Zoroaster make. After their amazing Boston/Allston gig in February, Will Fiore (vocals/guitar), was gracious enough to help me get to the bottom of what makes this extremely psychedelic heavy metal band tick.
 ISOLE
by Adam Kohrman
So many metal fans ignorantly pass off Doom because they “don’t like slow music.” I pity them. They are missing out on one of metal’s most deep and diverse subgenres. The cascading riffs and vibrato of Candlemass, the tortured soundscapes of Esoteric, and the drug-addled gloom of Saint Vitus, just to name a few. Nowadays, Doom has splintered off into as many subgenres as metal itself, and leading the way is Sweden’s Isole. Once a small band called Forlorn, twenty years into their career, they’ve finally been able to unleash their unique towering sound to the world. Last year, they released the widely acclaimed masterpiece of doom, Bliss of Solitude. It finally became clear that they were among the top bands in the genre. Just one year later, Silent Ruins has been released, and now their place has been solidified...
 CROWN THE LOST
by Matt Coe
Standing out in the American scene isn’t easy- so when acts like Pittsburgh’s Crown The Lost hit full force with their melodic power thrash assault, I champion their sound. Signing with Italy’s Cruz del Sur Music, their new album Blind Faith Loyalty represents an album that may take you weeks and months to discover every special nuance, but I assure you it will careen your head and heart for the better. I contacted rhythm guitarist David E. Gehlke who happily took the time to answer my numerous questions.
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JAMES LURGIO 
STAKE
