More than two decades into their career, Bad Religion have delivered their most focused critique of an American presidency. The Empire Strikes First pulls aside the curtain of Christianity and “homeland security” to reveal the men at the controls. Eric J. Iannelli hopes it hasn’t come too late.

Fascinating. Shelton Hull launches the most vigorous defense of Dick Cheney that I’ve read outside of…. no, I take that back, it’s the most vigorous defense I’ve read anywhere.

On hold because of our recent server troubles, Bob Pomeroy’s in-depth take on Michael Moore’s latest is still about as good as you are going to read anywhere.

Split CD (Rodent Popsicle). Review by Stein Haukland.

Udo,NWOBHM,Blair,Bush,Ska,Oi! Punk Hardcore Street-punk,Midnight Creeps / Capo Regime,Split CD,Rodent Popsicle,Stein Haukland

The War on Errorism (Epitaph). Review by Troy Jewell.

Three sub-essays about recent items in the news. It is of paramount importance that YOU read them and respond to me in the appropriate manner.

Artists in a Time of War (Alternative Tentacles). Review by Eric J. Iannelli.

It’s been too long since the dazzling photography of Frank Mullen has graced our virtual pages. Here are 19 stunning examples of what kept him busy in 2002.

Golden State (Atlantic). Review by Hal Horowitz.

Silver Side Up (Roadrunner). Review by Vanessa Bormann.

Apartment D (Tarantism). Review by Vanessa Bormann.