NERD TALK with BANE

"Ace Ventura rules!"

It’s a Nerd Talk takeover with Branislav from BANE. The once Serbian, now Canadian-based Blackened Death Metal frontman shared some of his favorite “nerd stuff” with Alternative Control: MOVIES I’ll have to go with Ace Ventura – Pet Detective. This is probably the movie that I have watched THE most times (and still get a great laugh out… Continue reading NERD TALK with BANE

NERD TALK with Anders Dahlgren of DOMKRAFT

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

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

NERD TALK with DEAD REGISTER

From left, Danny Ryann, M. Chvasta, and Avril Che of 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

Album artwork by Caue Piloto.

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

MAT CHAT: The Column That Appears As Regularly As Jim Cornette Shows His Appreciation For Modern Wrestling

Well, I’m back. I was supposed to write this one weeks ago, but I got very busy between work and my other freelance writing gig. So this had to be put on the back burner for a while. But now I have some time and I’m ready to roll, so let’s get right back into… Continue reading MAT CHAT: The Column That Appears As Regularly As Jim Cornette Shows His Appreciation For Modern Wrestling