The editor of this one was Josh Grabelle (Tinton Falls, New Jersey). He also founded the (straight-edge) label Trustkill recs (The first release was a benefit-compilaton for grass-roots homeless organisations; later e.g. ‘Despair’, ‘Walls Of Jericho’, ‘Brother’s Keeper’, etc.) and organised shows in his basement. There were 3 issues of the zine. I have #1 (’93) in my collection. It has interviews with ‘Another Wall’, Ashes’, Icoonoclast’ & ‘Lincoln’. But all 3 are available from the www. #2 (’94) features ‘Chokehold’ & ‘Groundwork’. #3 (’95) is with ‘Doc Hopper’ & ‘Snapcase’. Apart from these interviews there’s lots of photos, sometimes letters, reviews, and a few columns; #2 has a spoof chat with none other than Krshna and in #3 a bunch of scenesters (e.g. Joe Gervasi, Norm Arenas, etc.) wrote about relgion. Josh often hinted to his rejection of organised religion and the blind faith some people have in a god. To emphasise that he printed T-shirts with an upside-down cross…
Brob
When I started Trustkill fanzine my life 100% revolved around going to hardcore shows and listening to hardcore records. I had a lot of opinions on the scene and what was happening that I needed to get off my chest! All I wanted to do was talk about hardcore music, and share my thoughts on new bands and new records with my friends. That’s all it was ever about.
Josh Grabelle
‘Ashes’ was a straight-edge HC/emo band from Bethesda (Maryland)/Washington DC. The people in the band were Elena Ritchie (vocals), Jack Radner (bass), Matt(hew) Squire (drums) and Brian ‘Fury’ McTernan (guitar; later in ‘Battery’, owner of Salad Days studio). The interview is with Elena (before they had any vinyl out).
Brob Tilt's zine-world 2 