Southern Fried Hoodoo #1
Review by Dave Wolff
Author: Doc Coyote
Having released the first issue of the groundbreaking publication known as Metal, Magick and Mythos, can Wiill Lovelaw produce a second publication that equals it for content, information and enthusiasm? The first issue of his zine Southern Fried Hoodoo resonates with the same kind of inspiration that generated the zine he devoted to extreme metal, the occult and ancient folk tales that opened one’s eyes to unique talents from underground scenes the world over along with arcane and forbidden knowledge. While following the guidelines of MMM, SFH is the result of Lovelaw’s self-education in Voodoo and Hoodoo from the southern U.S. and abroad in which he became an independent practitioner under the name Doc Chaote. Reades of MMM who were most intrigued in the occult legends he uncovered will want to acquire a copy of this as it contains valuable information about southern and Cajun music heavily influenced by voodoo religions as well as informative articles about obscure personalities possessing much wisdom on the subject. There are articles about the first American witch doctors and conjurers as well as a host of articles focusing on places of power in voodoo and hoodoo rites. The zine likewise includes a piece from Doc Chaote instructing the reader about how to create your own materials for employment in your own personal rites if you choose to follow a similar path. Southern Fried Hoodoo is more than a worthy successor to Metal, Magick and Mythos and highly recommended.