No. 50
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index
08.06
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contents
News Bliss N Eso Fear Factory Soulfly Gig guide CD reviews Reverb 50 th issue feature Cypress Hill
11-12 16 18 18 20-21 22 23-26 28
North Coast Section John Butler Trio News The Bamboos Blue King Brown Gig guide
29 30 31 31 32
The HERD
Fashion 34-35 Motoring 36 Josh Thomas 37 Whole Lotta Love 37 Talking shop 38 Indent 38 Gaming 39 Stuart Beattie 40 Film review 40 Live reviews 41 Splendour & sideshow reviews 42-43
Tr am pl ed by th e S ta m pe de
editor’s letter Dear Reader, After being in the position of Reverb Magazine editor for over three years, the time has come for me to move on to other projects. It’s impossible to sum up this time in a brief editor’s letter, but I do need to stress how much I appreciate the overwhelming support that all of you have shown both me personally and this glorious publication. I took over the role of Reverb editor with the confidence that I could turn it into a magazine that Newcastle, Maitland and the Central Coast was worthy of. I feel I have done this and Reverb’s ever-expanding readership certainly confirms this goal has been achieved. I started a career in music journalism because it fed my insatiable love of music. Eight years of interviews has garnered many amazing memories and anecdotes, many of which include meeting and chatting with some of my creative heroes. But I’d trade all of those memories just to keep all of the good times shared with my friends, who always support me — whether it be during a messy evening at the Cambridge or watching the sun come up from a roof in Darby Street. I will continue on as a freelance music journalist, but it won’t be my main focus. You’re likely to still see my work in Reverb from time to time. But, if everything goes according to plan, the next time you see my name will be in your local bookstore. All the best, Nick Milligan
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Peter Douglas Hugh Milligan Mark Snelson
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