NERD TALK with NATHAN CARSON of WITCH MOUNTAIN

Nathan Carson will need no introduction for many of our readers.  A founding member of Portland, OR doom metal band Witch Mountain, Carson has stayed the course in the music scene for over two decades.  Persistence pays off; Witch Mountain’s self-titled fifth album was released May 25th, 2018 to many accolades.  The band is embarking… Continue reading NERD TALK with NATHAN CARSON of WITCH MOUNTAIN

Nerd Talk with Vikki from Her Despair

Vikki -- photo by Scott Chalmers Photography, borrowed from the band FB page.

The British Invasion continues at Nerd Talk — what is this, the War of 1812??  This week, bassist Vikki of Berkshire’s gothic metal band Her Despair takes over; I have a feeling she could get quite a tabletop battle going with Nerd Talk alums Howling Giant!  Read on to find out about Vikki’s tastes in… Continue reading Nerd Talk with Vikki from Her Despair

Nerd Talk with Hayley Mcintyre from Nomad

This week in Nerd Talk, please welcome drummer Hayley Mcintyre of UK sludge merchants Nomad.  Nomad’s debut full length Feral comes out later this week — will Hayley’s nerdy picks be as “feral” as her band’s music?  Find out below… Video Games Action Fighter – Sega Master System I’m an old lady so it’s gotta… Continue reading Nerd Talk with Hayley Mcintyre from Nomad

Nerd Talk with Trevor’s Head

As we embark on our eighth Nerd Talk column, I’m starting to see some commonalities.  UK punks Trevor’s Head are the second band to mention Terry Pratchett as a favorite author — Pratchett is also enjoyed by TH’s countrymen in Oceans.  For movies, it seems like someone always likes something Japanese, a horror movie, and/or… Continue reading Nerd Talk with Trevor’s Head

Nerd Talk with David White, Founder of The Wholly Church

I don’t quite remember when I first met David White.  I was a freshman or sophomore in college, and he was a pensive twenty-two-year-old who drew creepy comics and loved The Smiths.  When I turned twenty-one, he gave me a bowl of ice cream with a shot of gin in it.  He once drove his… Continue reading Nerd Talk with David White, Founder of The Wholly Church

Nerd Talk with QOHELETH

When I read QOHELETH’s press release, I knew the California noise rockers would be dishing out some crucial Nerd Talk.  “Built on the aesthetic that all questions should be asked and all answers should be questioned,” this band’s sophomore album Black Kite Broadcast certainly raises a lot of questions.  They’ve created a post-apocalyptic radio show… Continue reading Nerd Talk with QOHELETH

Nerd Talk with Howling Giant

It doesn’t get hipper than playing D&D in a local brewery whilst munching on Star-Wars-shaped snacks.  For this week’s Nerd Talk, Nashville’s Howling Giant takes over with a discussion of books, ‘toons, and tabletop gaming.  These dudes will be *howling* through the Northeast in mid-May — don’t miss the psychedelic trio’s cosmic riffage! Games Tom:… Continue reading Nerd Talk with Howling Giant