Swedish doom trio Domkraft just released their sophomore album Flood (October 19, 2018 via Blues Funeral Recordings) to many accolades, called “mind-melting” and “majestic” by critics. Sounds like Mastodon-meets-Gorge to my ears, which is a good thing. Domkraft is also featured on Magnetic Eye Records’ redux of Pink Floyd masterpiece The Wall, with the track “Empty… Continue reading NERD TALK with Anders Dahlgren of DOMKRAFT
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NERD TALK with TOMMY CONCRETE
Tommy Concrete is a name that resonates within the metal and punk scene, both within his native Scotland and further afield. His resume is eclectic, from his time in legendary punks The Exploited to fronting Man of the Hour, playing with Jackal-Headed Guard of the Dead, publishing a horror novel based on extreme metal tape trading, and… Continue reading NERD TALK with TOMMY CONCRETE
Nocturnal Animals Read the Writing on the Walls
Atlanta pop-rock band Nocturnal Animals are gearing up to release their sophomore EP, Writing on the Walls, on October 12, 2018. Alternative Control reviewed their first EP, Dark Lit Places; this new one is similarly catchy and shows a progression in songwriting. Critics have compared the band to Green Day and Fall Out Boy. Check… Continue reading Nocturnal Animals Read the Writing on the Walls
NERD TALK with DEAD REGISTER
This week in Nerd Talk, M. Chvasta from Atlanta’s Dead Register gets serious about video games and movies. Frontman and one of two bassists in this unique gothic post-metal band, Chvasta is also the spouse of the other bassist, Avril Che. Turns out that their nerdy proclivities helped to bring them together! Read on… Hello,… Continue reading NERD TALK with DEAD REGISTER
NERD TALK with WILLS DISSOLVE
Houston progressive death metallers Wills Dissolve take over Nerd Talk this week. Check out the creative works that have influenced this talented new band as they prepare to release their debut album The Heavens Are Not On Fire… Film Nick Block (guitar/vocals): Although I went through a stretch of obsessively watching arthouse cinema (even directed… Continue reading NERD TALK with WILLS DISSOLVE
NERD TALK with I AM THE LAW
Tennessee groove metallers I Am The Law take over our first Nerd Talk of September with a look at their favorite movies, books, and video games… Read on! “Favorite movie of all time, go!” Brandon: Hackers (1995) This movie is the one that stood out for me being a 10-year-old seeing these punk rock crazy… Continue reading NERD TALK with I AM THE LAW
NERD TALK TAKEOVER with NOPES: Part III — Loony Goons, Jokers, and Date Ruiners
Nopes are back, continuing their Nerd Talk Takeover into August. Today we have three categories of horror flicks: Loony Goons, Jokers, and Date Ruiners. Make sure to check out Nopes’ just-released album Stapler on bandcamp! Stapler by Nopes Loony Goons (The Stoner Boners) These are the dumpy dumpers you can’t help but love. They’re the… Continue reading NERD TALK TAKEOVER with NOPES: Part III — Loony Goons, Jokers, and Date Ruiners