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Samhain was an Irish punk rock fanzine founded in 1978 in Dublin, notable for documenting the early Irish punk scene and interviewing bands like the Undertones.
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When and where was the Samhain fanzine founded?
Samhain was founded in Dublin in 1978. It documented the early Irish punk scene while that scene was still developing.
Which important Irish punk band did Samhain interview?
The fanzine is notable for interviewing the Undertones. The band came from Derry and became one of the best-known names connected with early Irish punk.
Is this Samhain the same as Glenn Danzig's punk band?
No. This item is an Irish punk fanzine from 1978, while the American band Samhain was formed by Glenn Danzig in 1983.
Why does Samhain matter to punk historians?
It is a contemporary record of Ireland's early punk culture rather than a later retrospective. Its 1978 date and connection with bands such as the Undertones give it primary-source value.
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