Alternative Control is happy to present some thunder from down under, the new track “Valley” from Australian power trio Fumarole. This dystopian banger drops on October 4th, 2019. It’s a must-listen for the burly guitar riffage and full-steam-ahead rhythm section that will please any stoner rock fan. The band commented about the song’s lyrical content, “‘Valley’… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE STREAM: “Valley” by Fumarole
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NERD TALK with LINDSAY SCHOOLCRAFT
When you think of the internationally renowned gothic metal band Cradle of Filth, the last association is a cuddly little Pikachu. But the UK outfit’s keyboardist and narrative vocalist Lindsay Schoolcraft, who is releasing her debut solo album Martyr on October 7th, is a diehard Pokemon fan and anime enthusiast. In fact, her look… Continue reading NERD TALK with LINDSAY SCHOOLCRAFT
Album Review: Moon and Azure Shadow’s Age of Darkness and Frost
By Nikita Alekseyevich Khrenov When one thinks of influences and nuances of black metal, the last thing they would imagine would be incorporating Japanese film scores into the genre — yet that is precisely what Los Angeles musician Sean Yoshioka sets out to do. Starting his project Moon and Azure Shadow in 2012 with a self-titled record, he… Continue reading Album Review: Moon and Azure Shadow’s Age of Darkness and Frost
Exclusive Track Premiere: “Pandaemonium” by HER DESPAIR
There’s a lot to be gloomy about in 2019, and here to provide the soundtrack to these grim and desperate times are Her Despair. Taking their inspirations from the heyday of goth rock, the UK sextet bring these up to the modern era with their own twist. After an exceptionally successful EP entitled Mournography, they… Continue reading Exclusive Track Premiere: “Pandaemonium” by HER DESPAIR
NERD TALK with FOREVER AUTUMN
Greetings friends, this is Autumn Ni Dubhghaill from Forever Autumn. I have been asked to contribute my favourite video game, book, and movie to Alternative Control’s “nerd talk.” It’s a great idea and I jumped at the chance though now I find myself at odds. How can one choose one favourite for any of the above… Continue reading NERD TALK with FOREVER AUTUMN
NERD TALK with ALLUVION
AltCtrl premiered the track “Mayday” from Virginia rockers Alluvion last week, off their upcoming album The Secret’s Out. That will be *out* on Friday September 6th, and today bassist Brian Carnes shares some of his favorite nerdy pleasures with us: Favorite Movie That’s a pretty tough question. I have so many! I could just spit… Continue reading NERD TALK with ALLUVION
Exclusive Stream: “Mayday” by ALLUVION
Virginia rockers Alluvion are gearing up to release their third full length album, The Secret’s Out. Defined by their electrifying live performances and hardworking DIY work ethic, there is no way to keep this band a secret. Check out their track “Mayday” below: About Alluvion Alluvion is a 4-piece post-metal band formed in rural Virginia in 1999. … Continue reading Exclusive Stream: “Mayday” by ALLUVION