I remember Jessie, our esteemed editor and leader, telling me how much she enjoyed Archaic Decapitator’s live performance when she first saw them a few years ago. It wasn’t exactly her subgenre of choice, so the fact they managed to strike a chord is impressive. She asked if I could review the band’s recent EP… Continue reading Baldwin, You’d Like This: A Review Of Archaic Decapitator’s The Apothecary
Someone Else’s Comp, Part II: Doombanomicon
Doom comps are all the rage these days! Georgia label Black Doomba Records is releasing Doombanomicon, a collection of thirteen doom songs from every subgenre niche; it’s currently available digitally through bandcamp and out on vinyl this May. “This is not a compilation,” says Black Doomba owner Tommy Stewart. According to the press release, “It… Continue reading Someone Else’s Comp, Part II: Doombanomicon
NESDF Pre-Party Spotlight: Fox 45
What better way to kick off a long weekend of doom than with a kickass, mysterious band from really far away? SCENE Productions delivers the mystique with Rochester NY’s Fox 45. They’ll be sharing the stage with Rhode Island’s premiere Magic The Gathering-themed trio, Dark Ritual, Feed the Beast of Taunton, Massachusetts, and Connecticut outfits… Continue reading NESDF Pre-Party Spotlight: Fox 45
Album Review: Daggerplay’s Subterranean Reality
Finnish punk rockers Daggerplay have churned out something thoroughly American in their recent album Subterranean Reality. Opening with a spaghetti-Western instrumental that’s straight out of a Blues Brothers driving scene, they offer 14 anthemic pop punk tracks with influences ranging from Social Distortion to Green Day. Closer “Sinister Blues” gives another nod to Americana, and… Continue reading Album Review: Daggerplay’s Subterranean Reality
SHOW ME YOUR PATCHES with Artist and Drummer JIM CLEGG
If you’ve been following Alternative Control for any length of time, you know the work of Jim Clegg. Most recently, he created the epic cover art for our Volume Doom compilation — and over the years, he’s photographed and interviewed the likes of One Eyed Doll, Mother Feather, and Motorhead for the blog. You may… Continue reading SHOW ME YOUR PATCHES with Artist and Drummer JIM CLEGG
Talkin’ With Trug: Anthony Truglio of Liege Lord Tells All to Master, er, Alternative Control
Anthony Truglio, guitarist and founding member of Stamford metal warriors Liege Lord, sat down with Alternative Control in February to tell us what’s going on with his seemingly immortal band. The former Metal Blade outfit, which was founded in 1982 and regrouped in the 2000s, is playing at Norwalk’s Wall Street Theater on March 9th… Continue reading Talkin’ With Trug: Anthony Truglio of Liege Lord Tells All to Master, er, Alternative Control
Better Over Time: A Review of Dream Theater’s Distance Over Time
I remember that night back in 1994 clearly. “Take The Time” was playing on my father’s stereo at home. It was during the song’s lengthy instrumental workout that I made this innocent observation: “Boy, these guys write long songs.” My father’s response? “Well, they love to play.” It was an endearing thing to hear as… Continue reading Better Over Time: A Review of Dream Theater’s Distance Over Time