There’s a French zine called The Re(a)d Zone that has been specialising in the legendary Spanish Oi band Decibelios for four issues now, and its editor, Saul Essame from Tours, says he wants to to continue the theme for at least another two or three. He originally tried to contact the band in 2007 but, due to their unresponsiveness, it took another 13 years until he finally got to interview them in 2020, on the 40th birthday of the band. Once he had that under his belt, he decided he wouldn’t leave it at that.
The Re(a)d Zone has been going since 2008. In the past, special issues have included one about Paris skinhead rock ‘n’ roll legends La Souris Déglinguée, but the zine has also dealt with rap, funk, reggae, movies, history and politics. It’s also linked to the Saul’s radio show, Maggot Brain.
For the latest issue, number 43, he approached the legendary Bologna Oi band Nabat, NYC Oi band 45 Adapters as well as us, asking everyone questions about Decibelios.
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