Sotos Parasite Zine (1993-1995)

Not all parasites are good;

 

As the quintessence of the critic as parasite-as-host,( see also https://www.jstor.org/stable/1342933) Peter Sotos' PARASITE presents itself as the dark hidden soul of american idol. Operating from within the mind of a sexual predator, Parasite is a relentless judge and jury of the aesthetics of cruelty and abuse.  And as the standard of evaluation it takes the classic ideal of a pure, controlling self-determining master/host that lies at the very foundations of the western world.
And in this case the parasite expresses its deep awe and admiration for power electronics unit Whitehouse;

"Because unlike the fcking pathetic little faggots who strap on guitars or FX pedals or attitudes and pretend to say anything about something; Whitehouse alone embody their intentions. Whitehouse don't worry about making a statement. They don't concoct a scheme to enlighten or prove or highlight. And it is only due to the sick state of the marketplace with its drippy apologists and reactionary art students that Whitehouse end up standing alone; looking as if their independence, sheer bloody-mindedness and keen cutting focus are their raison d'etre. Whitehouse's absolute control of their work, their underground megalomania and taboo smashing products exist because they have to. But they are byproducts of their interests and tastes. Whitehouse know that the underground exists because of a natural separation and disinterest in the mainstream. Because of its precise and refined persuits."

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Sotos
https://trashfilmguru.wordpress.com/2016/07/02/trash-literature-tool-by-peter-sotos/
 http://thefanzine.com/interview-with-peter-sotos-2/