One of the great things about running a music blog — and also a great thing about the “Six Degrees of Dewar PR” — is meeting musicians outside my own geographic area. One such musician I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know is Patrick Salerno, drummer of Michigan stoner metal outfit Grave Next Door.… Continue reading AltCtrlToob On the Road: Patrick Salerno Gets the Scoop on MONSTER MOSH and PROVOKE THE COLOSSUS
#UnoccupyTheMall with Upcycled Clothing from Wallasauce
Looking for a one of a kind gift? Wallasauce has you covered! Their garments and accessories are all upcycled and unbelievably cool. I myself have two of their pieces and I get compliments whenever I wear them. One is a reclaimed denim shirt with Wallasauce patches and original artwork by Chelsea Neveu (see pics below)… Continue reading #UnoccupyTheMall with Upcycled Clothing from Wallasauce
#UnoccupyTheMall With Darkside Records and Bull Moose
You may have noticed by now that I tend to sign off on my album reviews with an emphasis on visiting your favorite record store to pick up a copy of the day’s review. This year, supporting local business during the holidays is more critical than ever as the pandemic continues to take its toll… Continue reading #UnoccupyTheMall With Darkside Records and Bull Moose
#UnoccupyTheMall with Static Era, Vinyl Fantasy, and Heather’s Records & Relics
‘Tis the season to go shopping — and if there was ever a year to support local businesses, 2020 is it! Thanks to the magic of the World Wide Web, a shop that’s “local” to one person can probably be browsed from thousands of miles away. This year, my #unoccupythemall column will focus on small… Continue reading #UnoccupyTheMall with Static Era, Vinyl Fantasy, and Heather’s Records & Relics
TRACK PREMIERE: When The Deadbolt Breaks Cover “My Wild Love”
It’s not easy to cover a seminal band like The Doors — but Connecticut doom outfit When The Deadbolt Breaks meets this challenge with their unique interpretation of the hypnotic track “My Wild Love.” It will be featured on Until It All Collides: The Nightmare Versions, coming out on November 27th via Desert Records. And… Continue reading TRACK PREMIERE: When The Deadbolt Breaks Cover “My Wild Love”
Album Review: Death Cult by Völur (November 13th, Prophecy Productions)
Often the most innovative, emotive and powerful music defies categorisation. Sometimes you just have to hear it to understand it. A case in point is Canada’s Völur, whose third album, Death Cult, has just been released on Prophecy Productions. Often labelled as doom metal, they do indeed owe a large debt to the likes of… Continue reading Album Review: Death Cult by Völur (November 13th, Prophecy Productions)
TRACK PREMIERE: “Down Below” by DUST PROPHET
SLEEPING VILLAGE RECORDS is pleased to announce the first release in a series of 2-track splits! Dust Prophet and Conduit, two bands spawned from the wildlands of New Hampshire, are here to lead the charge with a pair of yet-unheard singles. Both tracks presented herein — Dust Prophet’s “Down Below” and Condui’s “Constable”— walk a… Continue reading TRACK PREMIERE: “Down Below” by DUST PROPHET