The essential Beefheart fanzine.

The "one & only" Beefheart fanzine. Totally dedicated to preserving the memory of the legendary Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band by devoting each meticulously researched issue of the long running fanzine to documenting in chronological order The Magic Band's global musical legacy, preserved on glorious vinyl throughout the 60s, 70s and early 80s (& on into the 90s with their reissued metal counterparts!) and of course keeping you all updated on "What's Shakin' in Vlietland!"

APOCALYPSO FANZINES has delved into each period of The Magic Band's recording history in almost religious detail starting with Steal Softly Thru Snow #1 - "The A&M Days", and continued through to the eighth issue titled "Love Over Gold ", which concerns itself with the recording period and albums released in 1974 titled Unconditionally Guaranteed and Bluejeans And Moonbeams. The aim is to try and separate fact from fiction by talking to those that were there and to scour the many interviews and articles from this period to obtain this information.

There doesn't appear to be any. The editor is, by all accounts, out of contact at the moment. As soon as I hear anything, I'll let you know.

There are plans to make all back issues available on a CD-R. If this project is ever realised, you'll be almost the first to know.

Issue #8:

The latest issue of Steal Softly Thru Snow is now available. Published in January 2000, the 'Love Over Gold' issue looks at Unconditionally Guaranteed and Bluejeans And Moonbeams era Beefheart, along with all the news of everything that's been 'shaking in Vlietland' since the last issue.

Contents of #8:

• Full information about Grow Fins and the Buddha reissues of Safe As Milk and The Mirror Man Sessions.
• Pete Mulvey's interviews with those at Virgin responsible for UG & BJ&MB.
• Tour reviews from the era.
• Full discography for all releases of UG & BJ&MB.
• Bill Gibbons interview with Don Van Vliet from 1974.
• Steve Froy's round-up of Beefheart-related activity on the Internet.
• Four new bootleg reviews.
• News about WC Bamberger's Riding Some Kind Of Unusual Skull Sleigh book and Irwin Chusid's Songs In The Key Of Z.
• An interview with Don Aldridge (Magic Band associate in the early days) by Steve Froy.
• 1974 chronology.
• News of all the recent and forthcoming vinyl re-issues.
• + many other tidbits of gossip, news, sightings, releases, etc etc.

Issue #7:

Paul the editor writes:

"In the wake of the BBC's 60min Documentary on Don Van Vliet, titled The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart, and the recent publication of Lunar Notes - Zoot Horn Rollo's Book (...of memoirs of his Beefheart years) and forthcoming solo album, we've endeavoured to cover as much as possible of what has been happening over the period since our last issue... including the most amazing news yet - the scheduled March '99 release of a "5 CD Set" of "Live & Unreleased Recordings" from The Magic Band. So, especially those who do not have access to the Internet, and the extremely informative Homepagereplica, we are back, bigger & better than ever! Completely 'revamped' into its Original Stylish Format that you, our 'patient & faithful' Subscribers deserve!"

Limited quantites are available at the present of the following Apocalypso publications:

• Steal Softly Thru Snow #1
• Captain Beefheart & The Plastic Factory
• Beefheart & Related #9
• Beefheart & Related #10
• Bootleg Guide #1
• Bootleg Guide #2

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Very Important Note: I would highly recommend that you do not place any orders until we get confirmation of Paul's whereabouts and availability. He seems to be unavailable at the moment so, to avoid disappointment, please wait until you hear otherwise before ordering.

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