Screamer Magazine was founded in Los Angeles California in 1987 by David F. Castagno Publisher/Editor. The publication?s concept was to cover the local L.A. music scene with the respect they deserved. Giving unsigned bands a professional quality publication in which to be featured was Castagno?s primary goal. The magazine was met with instant praise and success and soon became ?the? source for L.A.?s metal scene and it wasn?t long before the biggest bands in the genre were featured interviews. In 1992 Screamer Magazine took the quantum leap from being a local Southern California publication to becoming a national magazine further expanding its reach and influence. However with the explosion of grunge rock and metal sales beginning to wane Screamer Magazine published its final print issue in March of 1994.