These bashers from New Haven will unleash their new 7″ on the world this Saturday, October 4, with a show at Three Sheets that includes local buds Sperm Donor and Bardus, from Philadelphia. It will be an epic night of loud, noisy rock. You won’t want to miss it. Grizzlor’s new 7″, “When You Die”… Continue reading Grizzlor Brings the Noise! A Review of Their Upcoming Release, When You Die (Money Fire Records)
The Pastel Menswear of Greenwich: An Alternative Control Exclusive
Belinda Burberry here, bringing you the latest in the Connecticut fashion scene! There are few places in America where a guy can wear pastel colors without having his masculinity questioned, and Greenwich, Connecticut is one of them. The Greenwich Wine and Food Festival, which was held at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park Sept. 25-27, was… Continue reading The Pastel Menswear of Greenwich: An Alternative Control Exclusive
Harbor Brew Fest 2014
This past weekend Jessie May and I had the pleasure of attending the 3rd annual Harbor Brew Fest (hey, being a reporter for free ain’t always so bad) in the ball park at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, CT. I had attended the first Harbor Brew Fest in 2012 and neither disappointed, but really an event like… Continue reading Harbor Brew Fest 2014
Jethro Dull: A Review of Opeth’s Pale Communion
The review you’re about to read is not the review I originally wrote for this album. After a few listens to Pale Communion, I’ve decided to go easier on Opeth and cut out much of my vehement anger. Instead, I’ve chosen a jaded view. This is definitely not the album that I wanted to hear… Continue reading Jethro Dull: A Review of Opeth’s Pale Communion
Interview with Bob “Knob” Marino of Official FN Radio
Anyone who follows Connecticut’s local metal scene is familiar with Official FN Radio, a Waterbury-based independent internet radio station run by Bob Marino. But over the course of eight years, OFNR has become much more than just a website with some tunes. Marino, better known as “Knob,” has turned the station into a hub of… Continue reading Interview with Bob “Knob” Marino of Official FN Radio
Interview with Sam Hatch of Sever the Drama
Sever The Drama plays razor-sharp, aggressive loud rock that doesn’t skimp on melody or passion. The Stafford-based band, which features vocalist Scott D’Amato, guitarist Chris Collman, bassist Sam Hatch, and drummer Carl Murawski, is a fixture on the local scene. They have just released their second album, Chasing Shadows, which has garnered them quite… Continue reading Interview with Sam Hatch of Sever the Drama
Celebrate Fall at the Fair
Tis the season! We’ve been drinking pumpkin beer for a month, so it must be time for Connecticut’s agricultural fairs. From Labor Day weekend (and even before) to mid-October, we enjoy our state’s rich farming heritage with oxen pulls, bake-offs, midways, and music. Here are some highlights: 9/4-9/7: North Haven Fair The 72nd annual… Continue reading Celebrate Fall at the Fair