A discussion of women in the heavy music scene is often a careful one. Are we beyond the days of “woman guitar player” and “female fronted bands,” or not? Do those distinctions still serve a purpose, and does it matter who’s making them? Enter Women of Doom. Organized primarily by two men, Brad Frye of… Continue reading Women of Doom: Questions and Answers
NERD TALK with Damon Hardjowirogo of INFINITY SHRED
Today we have synth player Damon Hardjowirogo of Infinity Shred taking over Nerd Talk, on the day his band releases their new album Forever, a Fast Life. Ever artistic, they’ve also put out a short film of the same name. Watch, then read on! Favorite Movie The Warriors My sister first put me on to… Continue reading NERD TALK with Damon Hardjowirogo of INFINITY SHRED
Ghost:Hello Announce Tour and PreOrder; Free Track on AltCtrl
Our psychedelic stoner friends Ghost:Hello are pleased to announce that they will embark on a short East US tour in September. The band commented “We are super stoked to hit the road and to get to hang with everyone. We’re looking forward to a tour full of the cheapest beers and amicable thumb wars!” All dates… Continue reading Ghost:Hello Announce Tour and PreOrder; Free Track on AltCtrl
AltCtrl Summer Sampler — OUT NOW!
Hey, friends! After the success of AltCtrl’s Volume Doom compilation, I’m endeavoring to release a digital sampler every season. These comps aren’t just any old garbage tracks collected by trawling the depths of Facebook and asking random bands for submissions… The songs are from GOOD bands that have been featured on the blog. (And my… Continue reading AltCtrl Summer Sampler — OUT NOW!
Money Hacks For Metalheads and Old Millennials: Earning Interest
In the previous installment of Money Hacks for Metalheads and Old Millennials, we discussed a couple mind-blowing ways to make more money: working more and earning cash back. Learn all about ’em here. (In case you need to know what “working more” means….) One thing I’ve been reading about while researching these articles is the balance… Continue reading Money Hacks For Metalheads and Old Millennials: Earning Interest
NERD TALK w/ Joaquin Carcass of NEED ALL EXCHANGE
I’m pleased and excited to talk about some of the interests that are outside of the typical metal and music topics. A lot of these ‘nerdy’ things are influential to the creative process for sure. Let’s kick things off with… Favorite Book I’ll start off with some full disclosure. I don’t read a lot of… Continue reading NERD TALK w/ Joaquin Carcass of NEED ALL EXCHANGE
Album Review: Carnifex, World War X
I’ll never forget the two metal elitists shouting “Hey Mitch Luker! Are you guys gonna do that BREE BREE song from that album about the cowboy’s job?” at Carnifex vocalist Scott Lewis during The Summer Slaughter Tour’s Philly date back in 2010. In his black tank top and covered in tattoos, Lewis shot them a… Continue reading Album Review: Carnifex, World War X