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
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Money Hacks For Metalheads and Old Millennials: Earning Interest
In the previous installment of Money Hacks for Metalheads and Old Millennials, we discussed a couple mind-blowing ways to make more money: working more and earning cash back. Learn all about ’em here. (In case you need to know what “working more” means….) One thing I’ve been reading about while researching these articles is the balance… Continue reading Money Hacks For Metalheads and Old Millennials: Earning Interest
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
Money Hacks For Metalheads and Old Millennials: Making More, Part I
Now we’re getting to the real reason I’m writing these columns: the struggle for the legal tender. A lot of the books and articles I read about personal finance, side hustling, frugality, etc. didn’t seem realistic. There would be a whole chapter on asking for a raise, and I work a public service job where… Continue reading Money Hacks For Metalheads and Old Millennials: Making More, Part I
NERD TALK with Brian of HELL BENT
hell bent is fresh off an appearance at Maryland Death Fest and drummer Brian is sharing a few of his favorite nerdy things with Alternative Control… Favorite Video Game Tough one but let’s go with Crazy Climber (Arcade, 1980, Taito/Nichibutsu) One reason is because i am better than 99% of people at this one, it’s… Continue reading NERD TALK with Brian of HELL BENT
Editorial: Batushka or Batushka?
In my years performing under the moniker of Blackthorne as part of CT Black Metal band Theogonia, many a practice session was spent debating who was the true (TRVE) Gorgoroth. For those unfamiliar with the story, the legendary Norwegian band experienced a nasty split from 2007 to 2009. Long story short, vocalist Kristian “Gaahl” Espedal… Continue reading Editorial: Batushka or Batushka?
NERD TALK with Dan of GRAMMA VEDETTA: Cracking the Code
Dan Murroni, guitarist and vocalist of London fuzz rockers Gramma Vedetta, expounds on his love of computer science… My first time was in 1998. Dad, I need a computer to study. (Yeah, sure). Ok, so I have a band, why I don’t use the free space offered by my isp to code an html a… Continue reading NERD TALK with Dan of GRAMMA VEDETTA: Cracking the Code