Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Robert John Hadfield cracks open a fresh package on camera and takes us on a full-on nostalgia trip through RIP Magazine (June 1990)—a gloriously chaotic time capsule packed with KISS, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Skid Row, The Cult, Scorpions, and a whole lot of “wait… I forgot this even existed” moments.
Along the way, Robert points out classic magazine oddities (including a legendary KISS printing mistake), riffs on 1990-era rock culture, and digs into the old-school magic of mail-order ads, radio stations, and ridiculous merch. Then the video pivots into a fun “set upgrade” haul from Denver—including KISS collectibles—plus record-store finds from Wax Trax, and two future deep-dive vinyl episodes teased: Violent Femmes (debut) and Nine Inch Nails – Pretty Hate Machine.
Drop your memories in the comments: What bands, ads, and weird merch do you remember from this era—and what should we do full episodes on next?
Special thanks to @jaydoubleu3419 for suggesting this magazine!
Timestamps
0:00 Opening a package on camera (KISS fans perk up)
0:19 RIP Magazine (June 1990) + watching in 4K
0:52 “Keep it under 30 minutes” (Mason’s treadmill warning)
1:07 The Paul Stanley makeup “wrong eye” printing mistake
1:52 Cover scan: Bon Jovi, Skid Row, Cult, Tull, Europe, more
2:45 Anthrax shout + “Bring the Noise” memory lane
3:05 Motley Crüe tease + random magazine chaos begins
4:29 Quick detour: Trouble, Black Crowes, Damn Yankees
6:01 KISS Hot in the Shade… not Robert’s favorite era
6:26 Aerosmith comeback era reflections + mail-order clothing ads
7:48 Jethro Tull Grammy weirdness + “heavy metal?” confusion
9:26 PMRC backlash used as marketing (buy our records!)
9:56 Warrior Soul love + concert memories
12:43 The Cult praise + Sonic Temple era love
14:20 KISS centerfold breakdown (Carr / Kulick era)
15:08 Tease: future video on the KISS article
16:16 Danzig “Mother” appreciation moment
18:11 Mail-order tattoos + jewelry/pendants nostalgia
23:47 Z-Rock stations list (Albuquerque, Denver, etc.) time warp
26:30 Soundgarden Louder Than Love recommendation
29:06 “THE Scorpions” explained (the magazine did it!)
30:02 Back page: Ozzy + early Zakk era
30:55 Unboxing the Denver set additions
33:37 Wax Trax find: U2 10-inch singles (unexpected score)
34:34 New vinyl arrivals for upcoming episodes
35:24 Violent Femmes debut album hype + memories
37:00 Pop filter moment + plosives confession
37:35 Nine Inch Nails Pretty Hate Machine hype + video memories
39:07 Wrap-up + comment call
39:48 DigiTech sponsor shout-out
Hashtags / Tags
#KISS #RIPMagazine #90sRock #HardRock #HairMetal #ClassicRock #VinylCommunity #MusicMemorabilia #NineInchNails #PrettyHateMachine #ViolentFemmes #Soundgarden #Aerosmith #SkidRow #TheCult #Scorpions #BonJovi #Digitech
Robert John Hadfield cracks open a fresh package on camera and takes us on a full-on nostalgia trip through RIP Magazine (June 1990)—a gloriously chaotic time capsule packed with KISS, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Skid Row, The Cult, Scorpions, and a whole lot of “wait… I forgot this even existed” moments.
Along the way, Robert points out classic magazine oddities (including a legendary KISS printing mistake), riffs on 1990-era rock culture, and digs into the old-school magic of mail-order ads, radio stations, and ridiculous merch. Then the video pivots into a fun “set upgrade” haul from Denver—including KISS collectibles—plus record-store finds from Wax Trax, and two future deep-dive vinyl episodes teased: Violent Femmes (debut) and Nine Inch Nails – Pretty Hate Machine.
Drop your memories in the comments: What bands, ads, and weird merch do you remember from this era—and what should we do full episodes on next?
Special thanks to @jaydoubleu3419 for suggesting this magazine!
Timestamps
0:00 Opening a package on camera (KISS fans perk up)
0:19 RIP Magazine (June 1990) + watching in 4K
0:52 “Keep it under 30 minutes” (Mason’s treadmill warning)
1:07 The Paul Stanley makeup “wrong eye” printing mistake
1:52 Cover scan: Bon Jovi, Skid Row, Cult, Tull, Europe, more
2:45 Anthrax shout + “Bring the Noise” memory lane
3:05 Motley Crüe tease + random magazine chaos begins
4:29 Quick detour: Trouble, Black Crowes, Damn Yankees
6:01 KISS Hot in the Shade… not Robert’s favorite era
6:26 Aerosmith comeback era reflections + mail-order clothing ads
7:48 Jethro Tull Grammy weirdness + “heavy metal?” confusion
9:26 PMRC backlash used as marketing (buy our records!)
9:56 Warrior Soul love + concert memories
12:43 The Cult praise + Sonic Temple era love
14:20 KISS centerfold breakdown (Carr / Kulick era)
15:08 Tease: future video on the KISS article
16:16 Danzig “Mother” appreciation moment
18:11 Mail-order tattoos + jewelry/pendants nostalgia
23:47 Z-Rock stations list (Albuquerque, Denver, etc.) time warp
26:30 Soundgarden Louder Than Love recommendation
29:06 “THE Scorpions” explained (the magazine did it!)
30:02 Back page: Ozzy + early Zakk era
30:55 Unboxing the Denver set additions
33:37 Wax Trax find: U2 10-inch singles (unexpected score)
34:34 New vinyl arrivals for upcoming episodes
35:24 Violent Femmes debut album hype + memories
37:00 Pop filter moment + plosives confession
37:35 Nine Inch Nails Pretty Hate Machine hype + video memories
39:07 Wrap-up + comment call
39:48 DigiTech sponsor shout-out
Hashtags / Tags
#KISS #RIPMagazine #90sRock #HardRock #HairMetal #ClassicRock #VinylCommunity #MusicMemorabilia #NineInchNails #PrettyHateMachine #ViolentFemmes #Soundgarden #Aerosmith #SkidRow #TheCult #Scorpions #BonJovi #Digitech
