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
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Backwoods Payback Announce September Tour Dates with Cavern
Gritty Pennsylvania rockers BACKWOODS PAYBACK are excited to announce a run of shows with CAVERN in late September that will take them through from their home state to Ohio, western New York, and Canada. Says the band, “This tour is the third in support of our latest record Future Slum, and marks a year of taking it on the road.… Continue reading Backwoods Payback Announce September Tour Dates with Cavern
NERD TALK with Damon Hardjowirogo of INFINITY SHRED
Today we have synth player Damon Hardjowirogo of Infinity Shred taking over Nerd Talk, on the day his band releases their new album Forever, a Fast Life. Ever artistic, they’ve also put out a short film of the same name. Watch, then read on! Favorite Movie The Warriors My sister first put me on to… Continue reading NERD TALK with Damon Hardjowirogo of INFINITY SHRED
Ghost:Hello Announce Tour and PreOrder; Free Track on AltCtrl
Our psychedelic stoner friends Ghost:Hello are pleased to announce that they will embark on a short East US tour in September. The band commented “We are super stoked to hit the road and to get to hang with everyone. We’re looking forward to a tour full of the cheapest beers and amicable thumb wars!” All dates… Continue reading Ghost:Hello Announce Tour and PreOrder; Free Track on AltCtrl
NERD TALK w/ Joaquin Carcass of NEED ALL EXCHANGE
I’m pleased and excited to talk about some of the interests that are outside of the typical metal and music topics. A lot of these ‘nerdy’ things are influential to the creative process for sure. Let’s kick things off with… Favorite Book I’ll start off with some full disclosure. I don’t read a lot of… Continue reading NERD TALK w/ Joaquin Carcass of NEED ALL EXCHANGE
NERD TALK with Jerry Lovett of CULT OF SORROW
Hey, it’s Jerry Lovett here from Cult Of Sorrow joining you on this edition of Nerd Talk! Favorite Movie Jaws I was pretty young when Jaws came out. I ended up seeing it seven times at the movies and countless other times since. I own the anniversary edition on DVD and still watch it about… Continue reading NERD TALK with Jerry Lovett of CULT OF SORROW
NERD TALK with BOTIS
What is a “botis”? Perhaps an ancient Sumerian god, or some kind of beetle? A metal band from Philadelphia? If you picked the third option, you are correct! Check out what these heavy hitters had to say about their favorite nerdy media: Movies “Favorite movie of all time, go!” Erik: Total Recall (1990) Scifi without… Continue reading NERD TALK with BOTIS