Imagine a band with Social Distortion’s catchiness, Rancid-esque basslines, and a sneering anger that’s all their own. You might be listening to your new-old favorite punk outfit, Trouble Bound. Hailing from the Hudson Valley, New York, Trouble Bound’s story began in the summer of 1999. The band released several albums between 2000 and 2013, but… Continue reading New York Punks Trouble Bound: 25 Years and Counting
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Curse of the Deceiver: An Interview with Phil Pendergast of KHEMMIS
When a friend heard I enjoyed the band Mammothwing, he suggested I might like this new-ish band Khemmis, a Colorado doom outfit whose recent debut album Absolution had gotten some good reviews. It’s safe to say that friend was correct; the band that drew me in with 2015’s Absolution became one of my favorites with… Continue reading Curse of the Deceiver: An Interview with Phil Pendergast of KHEMMIS
SPIRAL GRAVE Talks Records, Shows, and More
Based in Maryland and Virginia, Spiral Grave has been on the scene since 2019, dishing out aggressive doom grooves with insightful lyrics. The new project seemed to be on an upward trajectory, rising to high expectations set by members’ previous bands Iron Man and Lord. And then… 2020 struck. But Spiral Grave used their time… Continue reading SPIRAL GRAVE Talks Records, Shows, and More
Worldburner on the Way: An Interview with Glass Divide
Many bands have used the past year to hunker down and work on new music, and Connecticut metal vets Glass Divide were no exception. With their EP Worldburner coming out on April 20th, guitarist PJ Morell and vocalist Mike Mones sat down virtually with Alternative Control to talk about this release and how they’ve held… Continue reading Worldburner on the Way: An Interview with Glass Divide
Band Interview: Jeramie Kling of Inhuman Condition
If anyone is concerned about the state of Florida death metal in 2021, don’t be. It’s alive and well, as evidenced by the formation of Inhuman Condition, a veritable “who’s who” of the subgenre. Founded by Jeramie Kling (of Venom Inc., The Absence, and more) on drums/vocals and Taylor Nordberg (also of The Absence and… Continue reading Band Interview: Jeramie Kling of Inhuman Condition
Hanging With The Dungeon Synth Wizard King: An Interview with Francis Roberts
San Diego musician Francis Roberts wears creative many hats: band leader, composer, producer, music teacher, and most recently, YouTube sensation. He took a few minutes to talk with Alternative Control about his different projects — enjoy! Tell our readers a little about your bands King Gorm and Old Man Wizard…. Old Man Wizard and King… Continue reading Hanging With The Dungeon Synth Wizard King: An Interview with Francis Roberts
LORD SONNY THE UNIFIER on Bob Dylan, Recording Journeys, and More
Fresh off the release of his EP All New Information in November 2020, Lord Sonny the Unifier took some time to talk with Alternative Control about this recording and his artistic inspirations. This unique Brooklyn-based solo artist has overcome many trials and tribulations to get his music out into the world. Now with a new… Continue reading LORD SONNY THE UNIFIER on Bob Dylan, Recording Journeys, and More