http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com Fan the Fire Magazine is a digital publication giving cutting edge opinion, features, interviews across music, film, TV, art and games. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/images/feedimage.jpg http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com 144 186 http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk Wed, 28 Sep 2005 12:54 GMT This is the First Edition of LOAD Magazine. So what's in it? We review the hot game of the month, Burnout Legends, and future favorite in Winning Eleven 9 (Pro Evolution Soccer) and one of the best European launch games, Virtua Tennis, plus several more. The European launch itself is also given big coverage and GC and TGS aren't left alone either. Dr. PSP has compiled a guide for those who want to watch some of their DVD titles on their PSP and there is also a review of the classic Metal Slug. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk Wed, 28 Sep 2005 12:54 GMT This month's multimedia content for LOAD Magazine Issue 1 includes the brand new song, "Mirror Ball", by the Colour. To find more about their album, please visit our website. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk Wed, 28 Sep 2005 12:54 GMT This month's multimedia content for LOAD Magazine Issue 1 includes the brand new song, "Out and About", by the Colour. To find more about their album, please visit our website. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk Sat, 19 Nov 2005 10:41 GMT We at LOAD are proud to present issue 2 of the most popular PSP-formatted magazine around. In this issue we feature reviews of GTA:LCS, Fired Up, SSX: On Tour, Marvel Nemesis, SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo and more. We also have a feature on the LUA player, an insight into the world of ScummVM emulation, especially concerning Sam and Max: Hit the Road, more comics from WhiteNinja plus all the usuals. This issue also features music from The Life. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk Sat, 19 Nov 2005 10:41 GMT This month's multimedia content for LOAD Magazine Issue 2 includes the brand new song, "Reason", by The Life. To find more about their album, please visit our website. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk Sat, 19 Nov 2005 10:41 GMT This month's multimedia content for LOAD Magazine Issue 2 includes the brand new song, "We Are Alive", by The Life. To find more about their album, please visit our website. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk Sat, 18 Feb 2006 19:41 GMT Well it's been a while, but issue 3 is now here, and it's a bumper packed edition. In this outing, we have over 10 reviews including import titles Katamari Damancy and Star Soldier with EXIT, King Kong, Infected, Tiger Woods '06, X-Men Legends II and Crash Tag Team Racing amongst others also covered. In this months Homebrew Heaven section we compare the latest homebrew title in the side scrolling shooter genre to Star Soldier and also have a large feature on controversial gaming and go hands-on with Syphon Filter. Dr. PSP is also back along with the other regulars and music from The Vanity. Enjoy our best issue yet .... http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk Sat, 18 Feb 2006 19:41 GMT This month's multimedia content for LOAD Magazine Issue 3 includes the brand new song, "Eve", by The Vanity. To find more about their album, please visit our website. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk Sat, 18 Feb 2006 19:41 GMT This month's multimedia content for LOAD Magazine Issue 2 includes the brand new song, "Vasta Veil", by The Vanity. To find more about their album, please visit our website. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk Sat, 20 Sep 2006 12:01 GMT Issue 4 is a music special. We feature an exclusive interview with up and coming band The Shys and give you the first take on their album. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk Fri, 2 Feb 2007 10:12 GMT LOAD issue 5 is a movie spectacular. We review the lastest films including Babel, Perfume, Flags of our Fathers and Casino Royale as well as previewing the Bafta Film Awards. http://www.gamingextremes.us/load/magazines/loadmagazineissue6psp.zip Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:27 GMT LOAD issue 6 is now available and takes PSP magazines a step further. Using purely the PSP screen size is limiting, so our new issue is the width of the screen but much taller. Simply set the jpeg viewer on your PSP to zoom mode, then flip through the pages and scroll up and down with the analog stick. LOAD has grown up. Literally! Interviewing The Colour, Delta Spirit and Monarchy Music, the latest albums, including Mando Diao, The Sounds and Arcade Fire. Films too, 300, Alpha Dog and Sublime amongst those reviewed. Art?? Yeah...there's a photo special on live music. TV too...a feature on the amazing US show Heroes, which will reach BBC2 in June. That's it then? Nope, we've got games again, Excite Truck amongst those reviewed. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineissue6.pdf Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:27 GMT LOAD issue 6 is now available, interviewing The Colour, Delta Spirit and Monarchy Music, the latest albums, including Mando Diao, The Sounds and Arcade Fire. Films too, 300, Alpha Dog and Sublime amongst those reviewed. Art?? Yeah...there's a photo special on live music. TV too...a feature on the amazing US show Heroes, which will reach BBC2 in June. That's it then? Nope, we've got games again, Excite Truck amongst those reviewed. http://www.gamingextremes.us/load/magazines/loadmagazineissue7psp.zip Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:25 GMT LOAD issue 7 is now available and once again takes PSP magazines a step further. Using purely the PSP screen size is limiting, so our new issue is the width of the screen but much taller. Simply set the jpeg viewer on your PSP to zoom mode, then flip through the pages and scroll up and down with the analog stick. LOAD has grown up. Literally! We take a look at the PSP grey market and give you some tips and to how you can take advantage of importers. Mario Strikers on Wii is also reviewed. This month we interview up and coming sensation New Young Pony Club and chat to The Shys about their plans for the rest of the year. We’ve reviewed the latest albums including releases from Editors, Queens of the Stone Age, The Cribs, Arctic Monkeys, Nouvelle Vague, Battles, Bonde Do Role and the latest Modular remix, nevermind live reviews of Cold War Kids and Emily Haines. Don’t worry, films are covered too. Inside you’ll find our take on the very latest releases, including Ocean’s 13, Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World’s End, Zodiac, Magicians, Paradise Lost, 28 Weeks Later, Black Snake Moan and Spider-Man 3. Art your thing? We have amazing photo spreads from the hugely talented Isabella Burley, stunning artwork out of France by Françoise Nielly and a quick peek at Tatty Devine’s new collection, including their new name necklaces which you could win in our competition, found in the issue. Finally don’t forget TV and we take a look at the highs and lows of the spring finales. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineissue7.pdf Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:25 GMT This month we interview up and coming sensation New Young Pony Club and chat to The Shys about their plans for the rest of the year. We’ve reviewed the latest albums including releases from Editors, Queens of the Stone Age, The Cribs, Arctic Monkeys, Nouvelle Vague, Battles, Bonde Do Role and the latest Modular remix, nevermind live reviews of Cold War Kids and Emily Haines. Don’t worry, films are covered too. Inside you’ll find our take on the very latest releases, including Ocean’s 13, Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World’s End, Zodiac, Magicians, Paradise Lost, 28 Weeks Later, Black Snake Moan and Spider-Man 3. Art your thing? We have amazing photo spreads from the hugely talented Isabella Burley, stunning artwork out of France by Françoise Nielly and a quick peek at Tatty Devine’s new collection, including their new name necklaces which you could win in our competition, found in the issue. Don’t forget TV, and we take a look at the highs and lows of the spring finales and last but not least, Mario Strikers on Wii is tested alongside a report on the PSP grey market. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazinetransformersspecial.pdf Mon, 17 Jul 2007 11:47 GMT With an in depth film review, game review to follow and exclusive competition, get up to date with the most action packed film of the year. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineissue8psp.zip Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:03 GMT In issue 8 we interview GoodBooks about their new album, the future and Kate Nash, we chat to The Shys about dropping their label. We have reviewed the latest albums including The Go! Team and Easter Conference Champions and The Hives comeback gig in London. We’ve been busy at the cinema as usual and have got the latest news of the mysterious ‘Cloverfield’ and our takes on Mr. Brooks, Breach, Disturbia, Ratatouille, Grindhouse, Knocked Up and more, plus we launch a new DVD section. The stunning cover shot is provided by photographer Jason Lee Parry, and we’ve got a full photospread of the best work. And we’ve got a round-up on some of the coolest websites on the net and we tackle the BBFC on the controversial Manhunt 2 game. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineissue8.pdf Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:29 GMT In issue 8 we interview GoodBooks about their new album, the future and Kate Nash, we chat to The Shys about dropping their label. We have reviewed the latest albums including The Go! Team and Easter Conference Champions and The Hives comeback gig in London. We’ve been busy at the cinema as usual and have got the latest news of the mysterious ‘Cloverfield’ and our takes on Mr. Brooks, Breach, Disturbia, Ratatouille, Grindhouse, Knocked Up and more, plus we launch a new DVD section. The stunning cover shot is provided by photographer Jason Lee Parry, and we’ve got a full photospread of the best work. And we’ve got a round-up on some of the coolest websites on the net and we tackle the BBFC on the controversial Manhunt 2 game. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineissue9-halo3cover.pdf Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:30 GMT LOAD issue 9 is here, right on time, and with collectable covers. Featuring 30 Days of Night, upcoming band Foals and Halo 3, pick your favourite cover and then delve deeper into our new issue. We interview Sheffield indie stars Milburn as well as talk of the town new band Foals. We’ve also got reviews of new albums from The Hives and Delta Spirit. Our film section this month is huge, giving our take on the hottest autumn releases including the mesmerising American Gangster, Interview, 30 Days of Night, Death At A Funeral, Black Sheep and The Darjeeling Limited. We’re also giving you the chance to win the inspirational graphic novel behind 30 Days of Night in our exclusive competition. After our exploits in Japan, we’ve got a photo spread on some of the crazy toys we picked up over there, and also give you the low down on one of fashion’s most talented young designers. With autumn comes a new wave of TV shows so check out our feature to find out which are worth watching. Finally, there’s a PSP game review after a long absence of decent quality games. Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars is given our critical eye alongside Halo 3, Sega Rally and Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineissue9-foalscover.pdf Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:31 GMT LOAD issue 9 is here, right on time, and with collectable covers. Featuring 30 Days of Night, upcoming band Foals and Halo 3, pick your favourite cover and then delve deeper into our new issue. We interview Sheffield indie stars Milburn as well as talk of the town new band Foals. We’ve also got reviews of new albums from The Hives and Delta Spirit. Our film section this month is huge, giving our take on the hottest autumn releases including the mesmerising American Gangster, Interview, 30 Days of Night, Death At A Funeral, Black Sheep and The Darjeeling Limited. We’re also giving you the chance to win the inspirational graphic novel behind 30 Days of Night in our exclusive competition. After our exploits in Japan, we’ve got a photo spread on some of the crazy toys we picked up over there, and also give you the low down on one of fashion’s most talented young designers. With autumn comes a new wave of TV shows so check out our feature to find out which are worth watching. Finally, there’s a PSP game review after a long absence of decent quality games. Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars is given our critical eye alongside Halo 3, Sega Rally and Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineissue9-30daysofnightcover.pdf Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:32 GMT LOAD issue 9 is here, right on time, and with collectable covers. Featuring 30 Days of Night, upcoming band Foals and Halo 3, pick your favourite cover and then delve deeper into our new issue. We interview Sheffield indie stars Milburn as well as talk of the town new band Foals. We’ve also got reviews of new albums from The Hives and Delta Spirit. Our film section this month is huge, giving our take on the hottest autumn releases including the mesmerising American Gangster, Interview, 30 Days of Night, Death At A Funeral, Black Sheep and The Darjeeling Limited. We’re also giving you the chance to win the inspirational graphic novel behind 30 Days of Night in our exclusive competition. After our exploits in Japan, we’ve got a photo spread on some of the crazy toys we picked up over there, and also give you the low down on one of fashion’s most talented young designers. With autumn comes a new wave of TV shows so check out our feature to find out which are worth watching. Finally, there’s a PSP game review after a long absence of decent quality games. Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars is given our critical eye alongside Halo 3, Sega Rally and Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineawardsissue2007.pdf Mon, 23 Dec 2007 11:17 GMT To celebrate a fantastic year of entertainment, the LOAD Magazine awards give recognition to the big achievers and unheralded stars. Covering music, film, TV and games, amongst the contenders are indie stars The Cribs, the eclectic Cold War Kids, Ridley Scott’s powerhouse American Gangster, monster movie Cloverfield, the island castaways on LOST, Mario’s latest intergalactic adventure and the stunning Crysis. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineissue10psp.zip Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:05 GMT We’re back in 2008 with our biggest issue ever. Maxing out at over 70 pages, issue 10 is the best yet, featuring J.J. Abrams’ fantastic new monster movie Cloverfield. With an in-depth timeline, looking at all the important events since its creation only February last year, and the plethora of online viral marketing. We review the film too. Also on the cinematic side of life, we’ve got opinions on the latest and greatest films of 2008 including The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Be Kind Rewind, cult Spanish horror film [REC], No Country for Old Men and new Britflick horror/comedy The Cottage. To mark the glory of film, we have a special art spread, taking a look at some of the finest films and cult images through the eyes of cell shading. Moving to music, we talk to Long Beach’s finest new talent We Barbarians, also reviewing them mesmerising debut EP. Hot property Operator Please’s debut also gets the critical eyes alongside new albums from Lightspeed Champion, Vampire Weekend, Hot Chip and These New Puritans. With season 4 of LOST impending, we’ve got the lowdown on the mysteries you should be looking to solve plus for you gamers, PS2 classic Okami, now due for Wii, is given some overdue space. With the PSP dragging its heels, we see if Jeanne D’Arc is the game to get it back on track, plus we go drumming on the DS. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineissue10.pdf Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:17 GMT We’re back in 2008 with our biggest issue ever. Maxing out at over 70 pages, issue 10 is the best yet, featuring J.J. Abrams’ fantastic new monster movie Cloverfield. With an in-depth timeline, looking at all the important events since its creation only February last year, and the plethora of online viral marketing. We review the film too. Also on the cinematic side of life, we’ve got opinions on the latest and greatest films of 2008 including The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Be Kind Rewind, cult Spanish horror film [REC], No Country for Old Men and new Britflick horror/comedy The Cottage. To mark the glory of film, we have a special art spread, taking a look at some of the finest films and cult images through the eyes of cell shading. Moving to music, we talk to Long Beach’s finest new talent We Barbarians, also reviewing them mesmerising debut EP. Hot property Operator Please’s debut also gets the critical eyes alongside new albums from Lightspeed Champion, Vampire Weekend, Hot Chip and These New Puritans. With season 4 of LOST impending, we’ve got the lowdown on the mysteries you should be looking to solve plus for you gamers, PS2 classic Okami, now due for Wii, is given some overdue space. With the PSP dragging its heels, we see if Jeanne D’Arc is the game to get it back on track, plus we go drumming on the DS. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineissue11psp.zip Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:01 GMT Our April issue is out now featuring cutting edge music, film, art and for the first time, fashion. On the cover and stars of our audio section, we chat to young Aussie sensation Operator Please about school, donuts and trashing the Satin Peaches’ tour van. We also track down mysterious internet buzz band Bitchee Bitchee Ya Ya Ya, certainly one to watch in the coming months. On the album front, we run the rule over Foals’ highly anticipated debut, The Kills magnificent third album, as second LPs from Panic at the Disco, The Kooks and The Raconteurs. Set to rule cinema over the next few months, comic book adaptations are back with a vengeance and we preview the cinema’s best bunch yet. We also get to grips with the wonderful Son of Rambow, The Orphanage, Drillbit Taylor and many more. In our biggest art section yet, we have exclusive spreads from character artists Aaron St.Goddard and NYC photographer Markus Hartel, both set for a rapid rise to prominence, while in our first ever style section, we give the low down on ioannisdimitrousis after a fantastic London Fashion Week show. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineissue11.pdf Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:03 GMT Our April issue is out now featuring cutting edge music, film, art and for the first time, fashion. On the cover and stars of our audio section, we chat to young Aussie sensation Operator Please about school, donuts and trashing the Satin Peaches’ tour van. We also track down mysterious internet buzz band Bitchee Bitchee Ya Ya Ya, certainly one to watch in the coming months. On the album front, we run the rule over Foals’ highly anticipated debut, The Kills magnificent third album, as second LPs from Panic at the Disco, The Kooks and The Raconteurs. Set to rule cinema over the next few months, comic book adaptations are back with a vengeance and we preview the cinema’s best bunch yet. We also get to grips with the wonderful Son of Rambow, The Orphanage, Drillbit Taylor and many more. In our biggest art section yet, we have exclusive spreads from character artists Aaron St.Goddard and NYC photographer Markus Hartel, both set for a rapid rise to prominence, while in our first ever style section, we give the low down on ioannisdimitrousis after a fantastic London Fashion Week show. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineissue12psp-subwayscover.zip Fri, 23 May 2008 12:26 GMT Featuring Hulk and The Subways on two collectable covers, issue 12 is our largest yet at 94 pages with reviews and features across music, film, art and games. Ahead of their second album, we chat to The Subways about overcoming a world of difficulties to write and record their second album and track down Cazals to find out more about the band behind a glorious debut album. Alongside Cazals’ ‘What Of Our Future’ we also review new LP’s from Death Cab For Cutie, Cage The Elephant, The Pigeon Detectives and The Ting Tings. This month we’ve been back at some live shows with a huge live blowout with a feature spread including the likes of Boy Kill Boy, Cage The Elephant, The Subways, Eastern Conference Champions and The Answering Machine. Due in cinemas on June 13th, we preview The Incredible Hulk, the latest comic book adaptation attempting to do its wonderful source material justice. We’ve also got reviews of the new Indiana Jones film, Superhero Movie, The Ruins, Iron Man and Speed Racer. We’re delighted to be featuring Tim Melideo’s glorious ‘Death On Prom Night’ photography spread in our art section, and lastly for gamers, celebrating the release of the wonderful Grand Theft Auto IV, we’ve got a multi-page spread on what is almost the perfect game and also review the Death Jr.: Root of Evil on Wii. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineissue12-subwayscover.pdf Fri, 23 May 2008 12:27 GMT Featuring Hulk and The Subways on two collectable covers, issue 12 is our largest yet at 94 pages with reviews and features across music, film, art and games. Ahead of their second album, we chat to The Subways about overcoming a world of difficulties to write and record their second album and track down Cazals to find out more about the band behind a glorious debut album. Alongside Cazals’ ‘What Of Our Future’ we also review new LP’s from Death Cab For Cutie, Cage The Elephant, The Pigeon Detectives and The Ting Tings. This month we’ve been back at some live shows with a huge live blowout with a feature spread including the likes of Boy Kill Boy, Cage The Elephant, The Subways, Eastern Conference Champions and The Answering Machine. Due in cinemas on June 13th, we preview The Incredible Hulk, the latest comic book adaptation attempting to do its wonderful source material justice. We’ve also got reviews of the new Indiana Jones film, Superhero Movie, The Ruins, Iron Man and Speed Racer. We’re delighted to be featuring Tim Melideo’s glorious ‘Death On Prom Night’ photography spread in our art section, and lastly for gamers, celebrating the release of the wonderful Grand Theft Auto IV, we’ve got a multi-page spread on what is almost the perfect game and also review the Death Jr.: Root of Evil on Wii. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineissue12psp-hulkcover.zip Fri, 23 May 2008 12:34 GMT Featuring Hulk and The Subways on two collectable covers, issue 12 is our largest yet at 94 pages with reviews and features across music, film, art and games. Ahead of their second album, we chat to The Subways about overcoming a world of difficulties to write and record their second album and track down Cazals to find out more about the band behind a glorious debut album. Alongside Cazals’ ‘What Of Our Future’ we also review new LP’s from Death Cab For Cutie, Cage The Elephant, The Pigeon Detectives and The Ting Tings. This month we’ve been back at some live shows with a huge live blowout with a feature spread including the likes of Boy Kill Boy, Cage The Elephant, The Subways, Eastern Conference Champions and The Answering Machine. Due in cinemas on June 13th, we preview The Incredible Hulk, the latest comic book adaptation attempting to do its wonderful source material justice. We’ve also got reviews of the new Indiana Jones film, Superhero Movie, The Ruins, Iron Man and Speed Racer. We’re delighted to be featuring Tim Melideo’s glorious ‘Death On Prom Night’ photography spread in our art section, and lastly for gamers, celebrating the release of the wonderful Grand Theft Auto IV, we’ve got a multi-page spread on what is almost the perfect game and also review the Death Jr.: Root of Evil on Wii. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineissue12-hulkcover.pdf Fri, 23 May 2008 12:36 GMT Featuring Hulk and The Subways on two collectable covers, issue 12 is our largest yet at 94 pages with reviews and features across music, film, art and games. Ahead of their second album, we chat to The Subways about overcoming a world of difficulties to write and record their second album and track down Cazals to find out more about the band behind a glorious debut album. Alongside Cazals’ ‘What Of Our Future’ we also review new LP’s from Death Cab For Cutie, Cage The Elephant, The Pigeon Detectives and The Ting Tings. This month we’ve been back at some live shows with a huge live blowout with a feature spread including the likes of Boy Kill Boy, Cage The Elephant, The Subways, Eastern Conference Champions and The Answering Machine. Due in cinemas on June 13th, we preview The Incredible Hulk, the latest comic book adaptation attempting to do its wonderful source material justice. We’ve also got reviews of the new Indiana Jones film, Superhero Movie, The Ruins, Iron Man and Speed Racer. We’re delighted to be featuring Tim Melideo’s glorious ‘Death On Prom Night’ photography spread in our art section, and lastly for gamers, celebrating the release of the wonderful Grand Theft Auto IV, we’ve got a multi-page spread on what is almost the perfect game and also review the Death Jr.: Root of Evil on Wii. http://www.loadmagazine.co.uk/magazines/loadmagazineissue13.pdf Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:03 GMT Celebrating the release of The Dark Knight, LOAD Magazine issue 13 is here spanning music, film, art, style, tv and games. By far this year's most anticipated film, we review The Dark Knight, while the film stars on our cover, with exclusive artwork by artist Tom Whalen. We also review Hellboy II, Shane Meadow's new film Somers Town, British slasher movie Donkey Punch, Man on Wire and many more. Looking forward to the rest of the year we check out four of the hottest films due before 2009, including Shia LaBeouf's Eagle Eye and Guy Richie's RockNRolla. Recently releasing their debut album in the UK, we chat to Cage the Elephant about already getting ready to record their second album, fighting and Christian hippy pig farms. Even more excitingly we also track down Cali five-piece Delta Spirit, freshly signed to Rounder Records and set for major success at the end of this year. We also review new albums from CSS, Black Kids and The Shys. In our art section we feature a glorious set of poster art from cover contributor Tom Whalen, featuring classic films including Star Wars, The Wizard of Oz and Dracula. As for style, we have a fantastic feature entitled 'Fever', shot by LA photographer Jason Lee Parry. Set for huge things when it airs in the fall, we preview J.J. Abrams' new TV show Fringe and also look forward to Spore in our games section, and review Super Smash Bros. Brawl. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue14.pdf Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:42 GMT Aside from the extended inter-issue break, you might notice a few changes this month. For those of you who have been reading since issue 1, three years ago to this month, and all others who have heard about us along the way, the biggest difference will be instantly noticeable. The name LOAD has served us well but as we’ve ventured into film, music, art, TV and now style to boot, the brand we cultured for gaming alone has become outdated. Welcome Fan the Fire. Different name, same magazine. Well, there are still a few other subtle differences. Taking some time out this over the last few months to refresh our batteries, we wound up in LA, hung out with our friends Delta Spirit, We Barbarians and The Shys, bumped into The OC and Dirty Sexy Money’s Sammaire Armstrong and got talking with a few of the Heroes cast (sadly we’ve been sworn to secrecy on the new series), and of course, got that Hollywood face-lift. The design has been refreshed for Fan the Fire, so we hope you like the new look. With our batteries recharged, we’ll now be putting out a new issue every month from our new Fan the Fire site, although the old LOAD site will forward you to the new issues too. We’ve got a raft of great features, articles and exclusives lined up so stay tuned and check back often to ensure you don’t miss a beat. And of course you can also subscribe to our iTunes podcast to get every new issue direct to your, erm, iTunes. As for this issue, we say it every time, but it’s our best yet. Make sure you don’t miss our exclusive interview with Canadian indie band Tokyo Police Club, as we get the lowdown on what drives their success and the first news on their sophomore album. Photo-journalist Ryan Roco recently returned from Africa to shoot non-profit organisation Getting Word Out’s debut feature Wazi, exposing the problems of living with HIV/AIDS in a world so judgemental as our own. Of course we rule our eye over the latest film releases too. After applying to be some shows ourselves, for journalistic purposes of course, we report on the comeback of all-action gameshows, as well as Futurama’s triumphant return to the screen. And we challenge the new Quantum of Solace video game, as it tries to be the first film-to-game adaptation to actually hold its own. The biggest treats of the issue arguably lie in the style and art sections. With an exclusive spread from Meg Wachter, we set some fashion precidents for that autumn look, forgoing the need to get out those woolly coats just yet. And last but not least, in maybe our finest art spread to date, we showcase the inspirational work of poster designers across America, proving screen-printing is far from dead as the digital age attempts to crush the paint palette for good. You might think that would be enough for one issue but we’ve got an amazing competition to top it off. To celebrate our relaunch we’re giving away prizes from throughout almost the entire issue, including some film goodies, DVDs, some of the stunning gig posters and more. Enjoy the issue. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue15.pdf Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:06 GMT After over three years online, this issue has been by far the hardest to roll onto the web. With barely a handful of technical problems troubling the magazine to date, a raft of back luck, broken graphics cards and faulty motherboards all hit at once. So one week late, it’s here at last, and not looking too shabby in comparison with the computers left in its wake. The big news this month, however, is the start of our very own club night. London readers will want to get themselves down to Proud, in Camden, on Thursday 11th December. There’ll be fantastic up and coming bands, our very selves on the decks as well as guest DJs as Mirror Kisses hits the London indie/alternative/electro club night scene. More on that later in the issue. Back to our staple, and issue 15 at last brings Golden Silvers to our pages. Winners of this year’s Glastonbury Unsigned competition, we chat to the London trio about the after effect of opening the world famous music festival and plans for a debut album. The Killers’ third album takes centre stage in our album reviews but sadly we were disappointed with their new material. On the film front, we’ve been very busy this month. As well as attending a world premiere of new footage from Terminator Salvation we also give previews to Up, Watchmen, Australia and Revolutionary Road. On the reviews front, we get to grips with Kim Jee-woon’s brilliant new Asian western The Good, The Bad, The Weird, plus Waltz With Bashir, Choke and Madagascar: Esacape 2 Africa. Our style section this month is a inner city wandering, shot by Jason Lee Pary, and for art-types, the cover story, a spread of work by design imaginarium Ghost Patrol, who’s stunning sketched work is winning plaudits amongst waves of online bloggers. And finally for gamers, we give a in-depth review to Spider-Man: Web of Shadows. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue16.pdf Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:43 GMT with the new year almost upon us, welcome to our second annual review of the year. Celebrating a great year in all areas of popular culture, we cast our eyes and ears over the best of 2008’s entertainment. Placing the best albums, films, TV shows and games, in case you missed any of the fantastic releases, and further previewing the most exciting projects set for 2009. Elsewhere we look forward to Milk and The Wrestler as the Oscar season sets upon us and review the latest film releases including Slumdog Millionaire, Role Models, Twilight and The Tale of Despereaux. For gamers, this month we rule over four DS titles hoping to make it into your Christmas stocking. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue17.pdf Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:12 GMT After a lacklustre end to the year, the first major music hopefuls spill their creative efforts this month. With new albums from Franz Ferdinand, Eagles Of Death Metal and The View, plus debuts from much-touted White Lies and Empire Of The Sun, it’s time to see how they all really shape up. After last year’s writer’s strike, we have yet to feel the true extend of the delays put on a vast number of productions, but film in 2009 should a strong one, at least for the first two quarters. The wonderful Nick An Norah’s Infinite Playlist makes the trip across the Atlantic and after sneaking into our top films of last year, we give it the review it’s been waiting for. We also cast a gaze for some of this year’s main Oscar hopefuls, namely The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Milk, Rachel Getting Married and awards no-show Seven Pounds. In our biggest art coup to date, we exclusively feature the work of artist, and designer behind cover art for punk band Gallows, Dan Mumford. On the style side, we tout the captivating photography of Valeria Lazareva. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue18.pdf Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:17 GMT Arguably the most anticipated film of the whole year, and without doubt set to be a box office storm, graphic novel adaptation Watchmen hits the cinema, and we’ve got one of the very first full reviews for you to sink your teeth into. Elsewhere in film, we examine how the Oscars voting system is letting some fantastic filmmakers down, we preview alien capers Planet 51 and Monsters Vs. Aliens and review the fantastic American Teen, which at last gets a release in the UK, low-budget horror Hush and high-budget thriller The International. Continuing our monthly DVD giveaway trend, this month we’re offering up Futurama: Into The Wild Green Yonder. In our music section, the next great talent out of Long Beach, California, and recently chosen by Beck as his new touring guitarist, Jessica Dobson and her solo outfit Deep Sea Diver, take centre with the forthcoming release of their debut EP ‘New Caves’. Elsewhere we review new records from Red Light Company, The Von Bondies and U2, plus live shows from The Cribs and Late Of The Pier. Our art feature this issue comes from contributor of the month, Cale Atkinson. Producing fantastically imaginative designs, Cale is quickly garnering the reputation he deserves. Stepping out of the cold and into the summer, Jaime Martinez’s wonderful style spread lets you forget about the cold winter and start thinking about your summer trend. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue19.pdf Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:32 GMT Since we first featured them many issues ago, Delta Spirit have grown and grown, appearing on TV shows across the UK and now looking forward to releasing their debut album ‘Ode To Sunshine’ in the UK. At long last making their debut on our cover, we chat to the band about making ends meet as an upcoming indie band and their now celebrated success before taking a break to make their next album. Elsewhere in our music section we also interview much-touted breakthrough band Three Trapped Tigers and try to get to the bottom of their wide-ranging influences and review the latest albums including Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ new record ‘It’s Blitz!’ Bat For Lashes, Filthy Dukes and Peter Doherty. From the silver screen we peruse the latest releases including Lesbian Vampire Killers, Duplicity and Paul Blart: Mall Cop, and give away copies of Body Of Lies on DVD. The first of several collaboration, Reno Ranger takes charge behind the camera for this month’s stye spread. The talented German photographer will be shooting our next few style features, this month, bringing in the summer and how to look cool on the track and field. Finally our art spread comes from Agata Nowicka who’s simple but effective digital illustrations have seen her work feature across the online design blogs. Both creating her own original ideas and drawing famous movie stars of the past, Agata is heading places with her fresh design flair. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue20.pdf Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:12 GMT In terms of reputation for showcasing the world’s most promising musical talents, there is no festival more renowned than SXSW. Every year providing a launch platform tomorrow’s next big things, the largely industry only event attracts a heap of big names to headline alongside the many promising new talents, with almost every band you’ll be listening over the next 12 months putting in time on stage. This issue is a SXSW special, picking out the breakthrough performances of this year’s festival, along with those hyped for greatness that fall back on their potential. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue21.pdf Fri, 22 May 2009 11:34 GMT Already making their mark in their native France and across Europe, upcoming electro band We Are Enfant Terrible get the interview treatment. We chat to them about writing songs in English, 8-bit video games and eating lobsters. In the review stakes we rule over new albums from Metric, Little Boots, Kasabian, The Answering Machine plus a few more. The talk of the cinematic world this month is undoubtedly Terminator Salvation. Looking back over the original trilogy, we delve into what makes the deadly cyborgs click. Alongside a review of John Connor’s next war on the machines we also assist your movie-going flirtations when it comes to Drag Me To Hell, Star Trek, Awaydays, Tormented, Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian and a couple more. Plus, to get you excited for rest of the year, we tell you why you should be excited about the summer’s movies including Dead Snow, Ponyo and The Road. Providing our back and front covers, our art and style features are amongst the most breathtaking we’ve had so far. James Jirat Patradoon’s screenprinted masked brawlers will have you on the edge of your seat while Reno Ranger’s double feature will sparkle your eyes away then bring them back down to earth in an empty car park. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue22.pdf Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:19 GMT After his very public mental collapse at Primavera Festival and subsequently cancelled European tour, ironically it was their now highly debated future rather than what would have been an interview that has put Wavves on our cover this month. In the high profile, high pressure music industry, drug-fuelled mistakes of a show can happen a little more often than you’d expect but it was the importance for their career that made frontman Nathan Williams’ mistake front page news. Still, more of that in our feature. We also review new albums from La Roux, Kap Bambino, Gossip, Florence And The Machine, Jack Peñate, Slow Club and a few more. In cinema this month we preview two of the year’s most anticipated films, Martin Scorcese’s Shutter Island and 9, as well as Iron Man 2, set to rule the box office in 2010. In the review stakes, we rule over CGI-heavy blockbuster Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen, fantastic summer love story (500) Days Of Summer, Moon and Last House On The Left, plus you can win a copy of Gran Torino on DVD in this month’s competition. After featuring her stunning work on our blog, our art section features artist Amy Casey for a full spread. The Cleveland-based artist has been making a name for herself of late, and with the help of Chicago’s Zg Gallery is ready to step up her collection and take on the mainstream art loving public. Reno Ranger is back again for our style section, this time making light of a little rain, and André Pinces chips in with his summer rules for staying cool, in the pool, or on the pitch. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue23.pdf Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:40 GMT Whether we liked it or not, Antichrist was always going to steal this month’s cover. The most controversial film in years, Antichrist garnered all the press, if not the awards, at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. With scenes of graphic sexual violence and a tormenting narrative only Lars von Trier could accomplish, critics are generally split down the middle declaring it either a masterpiece or an atrocity. Find out what we thought in our film section along with reviews of rom-com The Ugly Truth, French gangster movie Mesrine: Killer Instinct, Land Of the Lost and Imagine That. We also preview new graphic novel adaptation Surrogates, starring Bruce Willis, Ricky Gervais’ The Invention Of Lying and the world-ending 2012. This month we’re also giving away copies of Flight Of The Conchords: Season 2. On the audio side we chat to latest LA export Tijuana Panthers, whom despite their fresh faces, already boast an EP reminiscent of a surf-influenced Strokes. We also check out new albums from Frankmusik, The Twang, The Temper Trap and MSTRKRFT. On the style and art fronts we have great features from brilliant illustrator Michael Wandelmaier and photographer pairing Marquis Montes, each making waves in their respective field for inspiring and imaginative work, setting an impossibly high bar for newcomers hoping to break in on their direction. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue24.pdf Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:02 GMT This month the whole world has been talking about one film; Avatar. Bracing our cover after Fox hosted an unparalleled ‘Avatar Day’ run of preview footage screenings, James Cameron’s game-changing epic is rightly causing a stir. We bring you the lowdown on what the screened scenes can tell us about the finished product and whether Avatar really will set us forth in a new age for the silver screen. We also preview the upcoming film adaptation of the iconic Fantastic Mr. Fox, sea-bound horror Triangle and ComicCon stand-out Kick-Ass. On the reviews side, it’s a very busy month. We rule over Inglourious Basterds, Funny People, Adventureland, The Hurt Locker, Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1 plus a couple more. The real UK release you should be excited about this month, though, is (500) Days Of Summer, and after giving the film a perfect 5 stars a few weeks back, we uncover why Marc Webb’s directorial debut is the saviour of all romantic comedies. Delphic have taken over our stereo of late, so we thought it was about time to give the Manchester electro-pop-rock band some column inches. Aside the new bands, the tail end of August running into September also sees a number of indie favourites debut new records so we’ll give you our verdict on new albums from Arctic Monkeys, The Cribs, Jamie T and Juliette Lewis. Plus there’s our verdict after catching Deep Sea Diver in Chicago for a live show. On the art front we feature the monstrous work of Hylton Warburton while for the fashion geeks out there, Pawel Fabjanski and Hannah Bacalla provide some devilish Autumn looks. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue25.pdf Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:43 GMT We’re nearing the end of the year and the last of 2009’s big music releases are on the way. First up, we pick out two of 2010’s hottest bands; The Soft Pack and Lissy Trullie, although they don’t yet have albums ready for popular consumption. Instead we review new releases from Wolfmother, Muse, Paramore, Mr Hudson and Editors, amongst others On the silver screen, we preview some of film’s most anticipated upcoming releases; A Serious Man, Inception, The Lovely Bones, Tron Legacy, A Christmas Carol and Up In The Air. In theatres, Up at last makes it over to UK shores while Ricky Gervais’ The Invention Of Lying, Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs, 9 and The Goods are also given our critical eye. To round matters off, our art and style sections are huge this month. The Little Friends Of Printmaking offer up a handful of illustrated baddies, Arielle Nadel follows little Danbo around on his travels and Hüseyin Yilmaz spends a couple of weeks in Turkey. Cover story Lauren Ward is off the circus, only the lion tamer and his friends have already gone home for the winter. Carl Heindl takes his attention down to the railway tracks for a little flower picking, and last but not least, Matías Troncoso shows there isn’t always a good side to a bit of rough and tumble, though it can make for a stunning shoot. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue26.pdf Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:14 GMT It’s coming to that point in the year when music takes a step back and film comes to the fore. With the last couple of major releases, new albums from Julian Casablancas and Biffy Clyro, due early November, labels instead turn their attention to the new artists and albums set to make a splash in 2010. Alongside the aforementioned releases, we also rule over Bob Dylan’s Christmas album, AA Bondy’s new LP and the debut from one half of the bands in our features section, The Romany Rye. Alongside uncovering singer/songwriter Luke MacMaster’s solo project, we also give you the lowdown on one of the most likely bands to make an impact from next year, new wave, piano-heavy Marina And The Diamonds. As the Oscar hopefuls come out to play, at the London Film Festival we caught some of the best films due out in the tail-end of 2009, and though our full round-up isn’t due until next month, this issue we review Michael Haneke’s wonderful new film The White Ribbon, Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Men Who Stare At Goats, Precious and many more. We also preview the likes of Youth In Revolt, the split personality role film could make or break Michael Cera’s chances to diversify, superhero comedy Defendor and Will Ferrell and Adam McKay’s next collaboration The Other Guys. The big Halloween release this year comes in the form of straight-to-DVD Trick ‘r Treat. Pass up on the latest Saw film and check out this creepy tale instead, plus you can win a copy in our monthly competition. In our art section, we have the fantastic work of Kevin Cyr and his run-down trucks, John Malloy’s future visions and Matte Stephens’ city walk. Weighing in at 30 pages, our style features makes an equally big impression. Cover contributors Anoush Abrar and Aimée Hoving take a trip to the desert, bird of prey in hand, Valentina Vos turns on the flash for a wintery-white spread and Sebastian Szwajczak puts on some shades as the rain pours down. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue27.pdf Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:52 GMT The December issue of Fan the Fire Magazine is out now featuring London Film Festival, The Box, 2012, The Girlfriend Experience, Sasha Grey interview, Dawes, Surfer Blood, Them Crooked Vultures, Francoise Nielly, Brandon Schaefer, Ruud Baan, Igor Termenon and much more. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue28.pdf Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:20 GMT The January issue of Fan the Fire Magazine is out now featuring our films and albums of the year, Avatar, Sherlock Holmes, Prince Of Persia, Vampire Weekend, Delphic, The Drums, Katie Kirk, Vanja Mrgan, Henrik Purienne, Pierre Dal Corso and much more. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue29.pdf Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:08 GMT The February 2010 issue of Fan the Fire Magazine is out now featuring our favourite new bands and indie comebacks including Surfer Blood, The Drums, Goldhawks, The Strokes, MGMT and Arcade Fire, Lightspeed Champion, Two Door Cinema Club and Hot Chip album reviews, Green Zone, Jonah Hex and Cop Out film previews, Edge Of Darkness, Youth In Revolt and A Prophet reviews, art by Christopher Lee and Campeaux and style by Tom Hines and Fred Meylan, plus much more. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue30.pdf Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:10 GMT The March 2010 issue of Fan the Fire Magazine is out now featuring Surfer Blood and Aeroplane, New Young Pony Club, Ellie Goulding, Broken Bells and Gorillaz album reviews, Robin Hood, The Last Airbender and Let Me In film previews, Shutter Island, Father Of My Children, The Crazies and Chloe film reviews, art by Saverio Truglia, Matthew Lyons and Antony Hare and style by Rony Shram, Tom Hines and LMstudios, plus much more. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue31.pdf Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:45 GMT The May 2010 issue of Fan the Fire Magazine is out now featuring SXSW 2010, Foals, LCD Soundsystem, The National and The Dead Weather album reviews, Predators, Green Lantern, The Expendables and Scott Pilgrim previews, Iron Man 2, A Nightmare On Elm Street, The Losers and Centurion reviews, arty by Davide D’Ambra, Dave Mead and Vincent Bousserez, and style by Karine Basilio, Christian Rios and She Is Frank, plus much more. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue32.pdf Fri, 21 May 2010 09:30 GMT The June 2010 issue of Fan the Fire Magazine is out now featuring interviews with Delta Spirit and Art Vs. Science, The Drums, We Are Scientists and Crystal Castles album reviews, The Kids Are All Right, Inception, The Fighter and The Social Network previews, interviews with the directors of Lebanon and American: The Bill Hicks Story, Prince Of Persia, Robin Hood, Death At A Funeral and She's Out Of My League reviews, art by Lotta Nieminen, Nicolas Bouvier and Jurrie Vanhalle, and style by We Are Handsome, Joel Benguigui, Matinique and Igor Termenon, plus much more. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue33.pdf Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:00 GMT The July 2010 issue of Fan the Fire Magazine is out now featuring an interview with Pony Pony Run Run, features on Best Coast and Isle Of White Festival, Mystery Jets, Bombay Bicycle Club, Kele, M.I.A. and O. Children album reviews, 22 Bullets, Thor, Cowboys & Aliens, Pirates 4 and Gulliver's Travels previews, featurette on 3-D, Toy Story 3, Heartbreaker, Splice, Shrek Forever After and The Collector reviews, art by eBoy, Lydia Nichols, Nicolas Bouvier and Piotr Stocklosa, and style by Eric Ray Davidson, Kathryna Hancock and Antonella Arismendi, plus much more. http://www.fanthefiremagazine.com/magazines/fanthefiremagazineissue34.pdf Fri, 26 Jul 09:10 GMT The August 2010 issue of FAN THE FIRE Magazine is out now featuring an interview with The Morning Benders, features on O. Children and The Creators Project, Arcade Fire, Wavves, Darker My Love and Best Coast album reviews, Salt, Cars 2 and X-Men: First Class previews, Breck Eisner interview, The Last Airbender, The Secret In Their Eyes, Inception and Gainsbourg reviews, art by Gracia Lam, Benjamin Anderson and Tata Vislevskaya, and style by Solveig Selj, Antonella Arismendi and Emma Tempest, plus much more.