“Diary of a Damned Man” is a regular personal blog and update column written by Alex Zander, the founder and publisher of M.K. Ultra Magazine.
Rather than focusing on the infamous CIA mind-control program, the column functions as an ongoing, personal log of Zander’s daily life, localized experiences, and ties to the music scene.
• Personal Life and Local Happenings: Zander shares casual, raw updates about daily routines, cycling, and hanging out at neighborhood spots in Chicago—such as grabbing drinks or dining at local staples such as Tac Quick, El Palmar or El Mariachi
• Music Subculture and Media Updates: The posts frequently tie into the rock ‘n’ roll, goth, industrial, and alternative subcultures that the magazine has covered since its founding in 1995. He shares commentary on media releases, like music physical editions and vinyl shipments.
• Lyric-Driven Openings: Entries are typically framed with high-energy rock or darkwave song lyrics that set a rebellious tone for each update
My little sister Shannon sent this to me this morning. Find out this weekend and in December all updates here will be posted from August till this weekend. I’ve been overwhelmed and the suddenly the… Read More »I’m Alive and Well. Where am I?
Go inside the ‘80s hair metal phenomenon that enthralled generations of music lovers and still influences culture today. Directed by Jeff Tremaine (jackass, The Dirt), the three-part series showcases the notoriously wild ’80s hard rock… Read More »I’m a gambler and I’m a runner. But you knew that when you lay down. I’m a picture of ugly stories. I’m a killer and I’m a clown.
This will also partially serve as my concert review for John 5 and the Creatures: Below is your confirmation for the show – have a great time! Please note the early set time!DATE: Monday September… Read More »When a jack-in-the-box isn’t Jack at all and there isn’t any bounce in the bouncing ball, Take a breath, regain your poise on The Island of Misfit Toys
Outside of Casa Diablo 5 AM Thursday 8/29/2024 Which flat is mine? I went back to OhioBut my city was goneThere was no train stationThere was no downtownSouth Howard had disappearedAll my favorite placesMy city… Read More »A WORK IN PROGRESS TBC: We walked the narrow path, beneath the smoking skies. Sometimes you can barely tell the difference, between darkness and light. Do you have faith in what we believe? The truest test is when we cannot see.
When you said goodbye you were on the run. Tryin’ to get away from the things you’ve done. Now you’re back again and you’re feeling strange. So much has happened, but nothing has changed. Nobody… Read More »Times have changed and times are strange. Here I come but I ain’t the same. Mama, I’m coming home.
I have been unusually busy and will be updating ASAP. I had been experiencing internet connection issues and my #1 priority is work thus I got really far behind. – AZ 8/24/2024 Stocked up for… Read More »UPDATED 8/24/2024: Oh moon of Alabama. We now, must say goodbye. We’ve lost, our good old Mama. And must have whiskey, Oh, you know why!
Adam is in Arizona this week and who can blame him with the DNC kicking off tomorrow and he’s trying to fit the EK exhibit into the schedule. I hope so. Incidentally Krysten Knievel moved… Read More »“If you live an ordinary life, all you’ll have are ordinary stories. You have to live a life of adventure.” So… Here I am.
Finally. If it’s not one thing it’s another. I’ve been overwhelmed with work which is good and I am very lucky that I work from home these days. I can get an early start, shower… Read More »Is this the final curtain? I don’t believe what’s happening. She hides behind a veil of tears. Plays upon my darkest fears.
