If you’re not familiar with Cattle Decapitation, the San Diego-based band delivers some of the most brutal and jarring death metal you’ll find anywhere. Alternative Control sat down with longtime guitarist Josh Elmore at Summer Slaughter earlier this week and talked about the making of The Anthropocene Extinction, the philosophy behind the band’s music, and more. Enjoy!… Continue reading The De-Evolution of Mankind: An Interview with Josh Elmore of Cattle Decapitation
The New Xenomorph: A Review of Xenosis’ Sowing the Seeds of Destruction
Xenosis has returned, and they’re even better. It’s easy to claim favoritism when lead guitarist Mark Lyon happens to be a personal friend, but Sowing the Seeds of Destruction is genuinely awesome – a focused, well-trained creature of extremity and maturity. I might even claim it as the strongest local metal release I’ve heard yet.… Continue reading The New Xenomorph: A Review of Xenosis’ Sowing the Seeds of Destruction
Men of Many Journeys: An Interview with Travel Amygdala
Hailing from Revere, Massachusetts, Travel Amygdala is on a mission to bring their industrial-influenced hard rock beyond the bounds of the Bay State. Their upcoming tour will take them to Cherry Street Station on Saturday, August 22nd, along with Big Time Kill, Beat the Doll, Don’t Cross the Streams, Devlyn Sydus, and Salem Wolves. This… Continue reading Men of Many Journeys: An Interview with Travel Amygdala
Single Review: “Battle Cry” by the Joykill Collective
Everyone wants to be anthemic these days, including UK alt rockers Joykill Collective. They’re against something in their new single “Battle Cry,” but I didn’t know quite what because I couldn’t understand the lyrics outside of the chorus. Thus, I went to the music video for elucidation: At first, I wondered why a hot chick… Continue reading Single Review: “Battle Cry” by the Joykill Collective
Women in Business, Part IV: Lauren Wolfe Abdulrahmen and Doterra Essential Oils
Lauren Wolfe Abdulrahmen is another college buddy of mine. Lauren is a family therapist, but she also sells essential oils. How did you get into essential oils? I have always loved adding fragrance to my home. I have also been passionate about using non toxic products for myself and my family for the past 12… Continue reading Women in Business, Part IV: Lauren Wolfe Abdulrahmen and Doterra Essential Oils
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Sacred Oath // Awaken // Shadow Kingdom // Darkest Shade 8/28 at Cherry Street
Need your power metal fix? Ear One Productions has you covered with Power Metal Fest 2015, ft. Darkest Shade, Shadow Kingdom, Awaken, and Connecticut “OGs” Sacred Oath. Have a listen: Fallen by Sacred Oath And guess what? You and a guest can go for free, courtesy of Ear One. Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below — and… Continue reading TICKET GIVEAWAY: Sacred Oath // Awaken // Shadow Kingdom // Darkest Shade 8/28 at Cherry Street
Album Review: Ben Lorentzen’s America
Sparse and delicate, the new album by New Jersey songwriter Ben Lorentzen seeks to create “the defining record of a generation.” While America might not be anthemic enough to achieve that goal, it does offer many facets to dig into. Lorentzen is creative in his instrumentation; strings harmonica, piano, and I think even a banjo… Continue reading Album Review: Ben Lorentzen’s America