SPIDER’S WEB Issue 13 £3

‘Zine for the Goth hearted’ runs the cover strap line and it genuinely is. Having moved from a smaller sized black and white zine up to this spruce colour-coloured job, Spider has done a really good job.

It skips about and never becomes boring. You’ll be delighted to discover the fascinating artist, Nancy Farmer, but you may also find useful info, like details of an optimistic club, Pandora’s Box (Bristol). Goths are interviewed, with Nathalie (Switzerland), Cath (Greece), model Beaiutiful Lunatic (UK), photographer Simon (UK) and that’s my only criticism on this isue. Is it about the person, is it about their Goth interest? I’d like to know more about their local scene, rather than personal preferences, because then we learn something. Cath had plenty of info to share, so it could be a handy way to find out about developments.

There’s a nice selection of CD reviews, and plenty of band interviews, with Imprint (UK), Jagged (UK), Verney 1826 (Germany), Luna Obscura (Greece), Undercover Slut (France), Virrasztok (Hungary), Dark Souls Day (Greece), Velvetseal (Hungary) and towards the end a grunge band which stick out somewhat, Dharmata (UK). And the questions are nicely fizzy – what’s the most exciting part of a musician’s life, what’s more bearable – physical or mental pain? She also opens her questions with cheerful bursts which will relax the participant as well as making them thinking, ‘Oh gawd!’ such as, ‘How are you? How are you feeling inside and outside? Are your dreams filled with old times? What’s the sparkle in your eyes and soul these days?’ This approach singles hers out as unique.

Interestingly there’s also a detailed tourist’s guide to the darker side of Glastonbury, with some filthy history. Is there an online presence for Debra Rose? A photo of the ‘vicar being buggered by a dog’ sculpture?

It was great fun to read, and that means it’s a success.

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