When these miscreants emerged from New Orleans about 25 years ago, few people were prepared for their vicious combination of Black Sabbath and My War-era Black Flag. Their sound was noisy, ugly and very real, almost too real. Their shows often went out of control, and members of the band have spent time in jail… Continue reading Don’t Call It a Comeback: Eyehategod Delivers a Killer New Record
Mortal Combat!!! Death Metal Dave vs. Peter Progger, Part I
We’re here to discuss a very hot topic between two very passionate individuals. I’ve managed to gather Alternative Control columnists Death Metal Dave and Peter Progger together for a musical debate. The burning question: What metal subgenre is superior, death metal or progressive metal? It’s (for some reason) a matter of utmost importance for… Continue reading Mortal Combat!!! Death Metal Dave vs. Peter Progger, Part I
How to Host an Awesome Party
Party season is upon us! Below, two of Alternative Control’s best hostesses and one of its worst share their strategies for making your soiree one to remember — or in Jessie’s case, one that you can survive: Theme Vanessa — For me the theme is the main ingredient in the meal. I’ll pick something… Continue reading How to Host an Awesome Party
Memorial Day: Enough with the Mattress Commercials!
When I asked my first and second grade students the reason we celebrate Memorial Day, I got a few off-the-wall responses – but you know what I didn’t hear? “So Mommy and Daddy can buy new mattresses!” Or used cars, or guitar gear, or anything else for that matter. I know that practically everything… Continue reading Memorial Day: Enough with the Mattress Commercials!
Exmortus: Slave to the Sword – CD Review
By Bill Klopfer & Vegetarian Metalhead Earlier this year we saw Dark Tranquility at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts and little did we know we were in for a majestic treat. Expecting to see a copycat Swedish opening act, we weren’t prepared for the impact the band would have. Exmortus, looking very young, proved they… Continue reading Exmortus: Slave to the Sword – CD Review
Thoughts on Facebook, Part I: Time to Cleanse
I am on a Facebook semi-cleanse. I can’t give it up completely because I’m the social media gal for the theatre, but I am only using Facebook for messages and other select communications. I am avoiding the dreaded newsfeed. In the past I tried blocking the annoying people. I unliked pages that would get me… Continue reading Thoughts on Facebook, Part I: Time to Cleanse
Interview with Alex Obert of Journey of a Frontman
In the journey that is blogging about your ideals, sometimes you come across like-minded travelers. Alex Obert is one of those — the writer behind Newington, CT-based site Journey of a Frontman, Alex interviews an eclectic mix of musicians, actors, stand up comics, and wrestlers. Last week, he talked with Alternative Control about his… Continue reading Interview with Alex Obert of Journey of a Frontman