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Released June 29, 1999

Slipknot changed the sound of nu metal with their debut album. Classic Music Review.

“What metal was looking for was a new band with a new sound. Slipknot’s sound definitely had tinges of commercial nu metal to it, but they also mixed in noise influences and riffs from the heaviest thrash and death bands. “

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Released January 11, 2013
The latest release from Eli Van Sickel sees him stare into the dark night and find beauty there.

“Eli has delivered a masterpiece, a mix of traditional folk songs, his own originals, some unexpected experimental moments and a poet’s feel for the love and passion for the life under the moon.”

Another Reason To Head To The City.

Media Ted was a comic strip that ran in the early days of Polari. Here we look back at the short life of the little champ. Episode 3.

Ted is telling Marcie what Big City Fairy thinks of “the gays in the Midwest”, and does not notice that Marcie is disproving their point.

Holy Hate-Roller!

A (Sort Of) Satirical Review of the Westboro Baptist Church’s 2010 I-70 God Smack Tour, as seen by Walter Beck.

“The Westboro folk made their grand entrance to the fine city of Terre Haute with the heiress herself, Shirley Phelps-Roper taking center stage, with four signs in her hands and a couple of inverted flags tied around her waist (the American flag, Rainbow Flag and I do believe I saw the Vatican flag as well).”

Can cuddle, can’t ….

Gay Relationship Column. Scottie trades on the dark side of probable-infidelity and definite kink.

“I usually prided myself on being mature and adult about most topics, but I felt we were entitled to let our hair down and act like gossipy schoolgirls every now and again.”

Nightlife.

Walter Beck talks to independent folk musician Eli Van Sickel about his latest album Nightlife, his past records, and what the future holds.

“Bad experiences are worse at night. But by the same token, those deserted streets are also incredibly beautiful. And good experiences are always grander or ‘epic’ or bigger at night.”

A Galley of Warhol Illustrated Books.

This gallery features the rare book jackets illustrated by Andy Warhol.

“Most are completely obscure and long-forgotten But they all have Andy in common and are now extremely collectable.”

Sweet Jesus, Mary!

Exodus International is a mission to renounce gay and become ex-gay. This blooper video shows how far they have to go.

“They clutch their imaginary pearls, and when they make a mistake exclaim with a wild abandon. Sweet Jesus, Mary! They may not love their gay selves, but their gay selves clearly still love them.

Search terms that have led readers to Polari.

It’s madness, and part of Polari’s WTF Friday features. Sick Poofs, Gay Headshaves and Witch Films.

” sick poofs? Maybe Azealia Banks was doing some research on how to further insult the sainted Perez Hilton, who never says anything unconscionable about anyone. “

And the Survey Says …

Gay Relationship Column. Scottie is asked for feedback on a date. Honestly. And now he’s going to Hell.

“Usually, if I politely say to a guy that our first date will also be our last, I’ll get some sort of acknowledgement that the message has been received and we leave it at that. This guy was different.”