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    Heaven's Metal #20/The Plague

    The Plague

    Infected

    Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt

    Label independentHeaven's Metal #20July/August 1989
    garage rockcomedy

    This eleven-song custom tape delivers some truth on areas that could use some correction: the pulpits on tv; idol worship; and occult activity. The first song, "Spinning Me" sounds like a "Fox On The Run" rip-off (Remember that song?).

    "Hell Machine" is a rap tune about people playing with evil that sounds like it incorporates the kazoo.

    If you overlook the awful production, you can hear some creative music--maybe that's saying too much. You can hear music from people who aren't afraid to play whatever kind of music they want, achieving a post-modern (Oh no, that's the first time I've used that word in HM--ed) sound. This is a garage product with a garage sound. If you can forbear the low production quality, you'll receive a humorous treat of satire and biting criticism.

    The cover art is funny. There's a sea of "smiley faces" with the number 666 on their foreheads. In the middle is the Infected mascot, Doug, sticking his tongue out in defiance.

    Also in Heaven's Metal #20

    Mastedon — It's A Jungle Out ThereRansom — Once And For AllJoseph Lamm — Standing In The TowerMessiah — Final WarningViz — Lay It On The LineJeff Johnson — PilgrimageThe Warning — Cut The CrapTorn Flesh — Love KillsThe Wake — Rock And RollSpike — Alive And Ticking