Editor: Ray Dorsey

A real treasure for Judas Priest fans, this issue of EC features long and in-depth intreview with Al Atkins, founder of original Judas Priest in 1969. Also interviewed are rockers Cave Slags, US melodic thrashers Heathen, Gypsy Kiss from Washington State and The Coup de Grace from Minneapolis. Along that you'll find informative articles on Paul Chain, early Scorpions years and "The Greatest Stuff of the 70's" special with top albums from 1967 to 1979. Cool stuff!