Editor’s Note, 2/20/2015: Scroll all the way down for updated 2015 tour dates! Ohio thrash band Mobile Deathcamp is playing two Connecticut dates on their current tour: 3/8 at Cherry Street Station in Wallingford and 3/10 at the Downtown Café in Bristol. Alternative Control talked with guitarist and frontman Todd Evans, formerly Beefcake the Mighty… Continue reading Interview with Todd Evans of Mobile Deathcamp
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Interview with Rae Amitay of Immortal Bird
Immortal Bird deal in the type of loud, discordant music that will make many fans of extreme metal grin from ear to ear. Main woman Rae Amitay (drums, vocals, lyrics) formed the band originally as a one time project to blow off some steam. She recruited a couple of friends in guitarist Evan Berry and… Continue reading Interview with Rae Amitay of Immortal Bird
The Last Bat-Shaped Helicopter Out of Saigon: An Interview with Oderus Urungus of GWAR
Johnny Pluckman and Jesse Styles of Alternative Control, along with Alex Gilbert of New Noise Magazine, had a sit-down with “Dave Brockie” at Toad’s Place on 12/28/13 a few hours before he removed his human suit and transformed into Oderus Urungus. Here’s some of what the interstellar diplomat had to say about New Haven, music, the World Maggot, and the new GWAR album Battle Maximus.
Interview: Patrick Kindlon of Self Defense Family
Self Defense Family is the type of post-hardcore band that is constantly pushing boundaries, whether it be lyrically or through their music, which seems to change from release to release. They make you reconsider what constitutes punk rock or hardcore. In addition, they have a shifting line-up of musicians that can see the band swell… Continue reading Interview: Patrick Kindlon of Self Defense Family
Opus’ 72nd Annual Blizzard Birthday Bash to Blow into Toad’s this January
… And I mean “blow” in the best possible, positive, and windswept way. Remember when I said that one of my guilty pleasures was annoying alliteration? But I digress. Friday January 24th is a lineup that Connecticut metal fans will not want to miss: Alcoholica, Earth, Curse the Son, Nightbitch, Kings & Liars, Nasty Disaster,… Continue reading Opus’ 72nd Annual Blizzard Birthday Bash to Blow into Toad’s this January
Connecticut’s Gonna Have a Cop Problem
Earlier this week, Alternative Control spoke with drummer Josh Cohen from Cop Problem, a Philly punk band who will be tearing up the Heirloom Arts Theatre on December 6. Josh is joined by Randon Martin on guitar, George Grimaldi on bass, and his sister Deb Cohen on vocals. The band is releasing their second… Continue reading Connecticut’s Gonna Have a Cop Problem
The Bair Truth: ORCumentary on Killing Goblins, Defying Record Labels, and Re-Reading Everything
Some time ago, I had the distinct pleasure of reviewing ORCumentary’s most recent release, Orcs 1 Goblins 0. I love metal. I love medieval fantasy. And I love when an artist can take their craft seriously but have fun at the same time. This stuff is pure gold, a dragon’s hoard of songs about vanquishing… Continue reading The Bair Truth: ORCumentary on Killing Goblins, Defying Record Labels, and Re-Reading Everything