A first listen is just that — I’m listening and typing. I’ve got Dirt Redux on deck this morning, coming out on Magnetic Eye Records this September. This tribute to the seminal Alice in Chains album is highly anticipated following a Kickstarter campaign in 2018 that raised more than twice its goal of $4,000. And… Continue reading First Listen: Dirt Redux (Magnetic Eye, September 18th)
RIPPLE MUSIC to Issue Blue Öyster Cult Tribute Album
There have been a lot of great tribute collections in recent years, like Glory or Death’s ode to Thin Lizzy or Magnetic Eye’s redux of Pink Floyd’s The Wall. (Dirt redux coming soon from them, BTW!) And tastemaker stoner rock label Ripple Music is joining that club, announcing today that they’d be putting together a… Continue reading RIPPLE MUSIC to Issue Blue Öyster Cult Tribute Album
AltCtrlToob Video Roundup: Eyes of the Dead and Celtic Metal Dude
As “Back to School in the Year of Corona” quickly approaches, I could sure use some levity in my life. Here are two videos I’ve come across that provide it! First up is the July video “End of Days” from Connecticut death metal stalwarts Eyes of the Dead. Filmed and edited by Bob Marino of… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Roundup: Eyes of the Dead and Celtic Metal Dude
Album Review: The Call of The Iron Peak by The Devil’s Trade
I have heard a lot of artists talk about the idea of channeling negative emotions such as fear, anxiety, pain, and sorrow into their art. This process can often be cathartic and even healing for both artist and witness. Perhaps the process of facing these difficult topics and feelings via the medium of art allows… Continue reading Album Review: The Call of The Iron Peak by The Devil’s Trade
Nerd Talk with CULT BURIAL
It’s about time we had another Nerd Talk! Simon Langford of UK death metal outfit Cult Burial shares his nerdy proclivities with Alternative Control today. His band, which has their debut album (s/t) coming out this November, has been described as “not for the uninitiated.” So if you’re initiated in the world of OSDM, have… Continue reading Nerd Talk with CULT BURIAL
AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: “No Likes” by DANNY ACEDO
Here at Alternative Control, we hold ourselves to the highest journalistic standards, never allowing our personal projects to cross streams with blog coverage. Now without further ado, let’s talk with two of my old Pink Missile bandmates — one of whom became my husband several years after the band broke up! Local musician and Stamford… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: “No Likes” by DANNY ACEDO
MOONLOW: Interview and Exclusive Track Premiere
A UK artist known as Dust is the enigmatic figure behind Moonlow, a new project that is set to bring apocalyptic noise poetry to the masses this October via Trepanation Records. Luckily this publication has connections in the shadowy world of harsh experimental music, and we were able to nab Dust for an interview about… Continue reading MOONLOW: Interview and Exclusive Track Premiere