D.I.Y. hardcore zine and booking agency based in San Francisco. Established in 2021.

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Q: What is Chemical Victim?

A: Chemical Victim is a San Francisco based D.I.Y hardcore zine and booking agency. Not a label, not a band.

Q: Will you ever sell merch on this website?

A: No.

Q: How do I buy a zine/merch?

A: Message @chemicalvictimzine on Instagram with any inquiries. Most merch is sold in-person at shows. Venmo, CashApp, and Paypal are accepted.

Q: Is shipping free?

A: Yes, shipping is free for zines, pins, and patches!

For hoodies, t-shirts, tote bags, beanies, and other items, shipping depends on your zip code and the package weight (usually $6-10).

Q: Can you book a show for my band / can my band play one of your shows?

A: As of now, I’m not booking any shows past CV FEST (June 2024).

Q: When is issue #10 coming out?

A: Who knows?

Q: Is there a Chemical Victim team?

A: Chemical Victim was founded in 2021 by Aliza Kilburn. Issue 1 of the zine was released independently in October 2021, and CV began hosting shows in March 2022. Anushka Karkera contributed general aid and content to CV from 2021 - 2024. Aaron Gallagher contributed interviews and content to the zine from issues 1 - 8.

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