Songs That Save Lives: An Interview with April Rose of Auditory Armory

Last week, Alternative Control premiered Auditory Armory’s video for their cover of Type O Negative’s “Love You to Death.”  This week, I talked with vocalist/guitarist April Rose about the where the band’s been, where it’s going, and the politics surrounding female-fronted acts.  Read on! I really enjoyed your video for “Love You To Death”! Thank… Continue reading Songs That Save Lives: An Interview with April Rose of Auditory Armory

Who’s Invited to the Bunker? An Apocalyptic Interview with Dust Prophet

Hailing from Manchester, New Hampshire, hard rockers Dust Prophet have released one single and seem about ready to take over New England.  Enticed by the blend of doom, stoner rock, and metal that they were able to pack into “The Big Lie,” I asked the band if they’d be willing to share it with Alternative… Continue reading Who’s Invited to the Bunker? An Apocalyptic Interview with Dust Prophet

Getting Esoteric with Branislav from BANE

Branislav of BANE. Photo borrowed from Facebook.

One thing I’m really enjoying about Alternative Control’s Nerd Talk series is that it lets readers see a side of the featured bands they might not get to see elsewhere.  After publishing one such column by BANE frontman and mastermind Branislav, and listening to the band’s new album Esoteric Formulae while posting it, I became… Continue reading Getting Esoteric with Branislav from BANE

Beauty and Terror: An Interview with Eye of Nix’s Joy Von Spain

After being intrigued by avant metal group Eye of Nix’s sophomore album Black Somnia, I had to find out more about the band.  Frontwoman Joy Von Spain talks with Alternative Control below about the Seattle outfit’s recent signing with Prophecy Productions, the inspiration they draw from Greek mythology, and more.  I’m also happy to announce… Continue reading Beauty and Terror: An Interview with Eye of Nix’s Joy Von Spain

Cult Leader Gets Contemplative, Heads for Connecticut

Cult Leader play dark and intense hardcore punk that can be chaotic and bruising, but also contemplative and brooding at times. This is evident on their new album A Patient Man, which came out in early November on Deathwish. While the album contains blasts of their patented sound, with songs such as “I Am Healed,” “Isolation… Continue reading Cult Leader Gets Contemplative, Heads for Connecticut

Addicted to Making Metal: An AltCtrlToob Video Premiere and Interview with BILL KLOPFER of SKUMBAGH/KAOS REIGN

It’s hard to think of a person in the Connecticut metal scene who has been as committed to music in the face of adversity as Bill Klopfer.  In spite of serious chronic health issues and many other challenges life has thrown at him, the vocalist, guitarist, and composer has been cranking out his brand of… Continue reading Addicted to Making Metal: An AltCtrlToob Video Premiere and Interview with BILL KLOPFER of SKUMBAGH/KAOS REIGN

Doom That Heals: An Interview with Jacqui Powell of Witching

Of all the recent bands with “Witch” in their name, Witching is my favorite.  This badass Philly doom outfit has only released an EP and a single so far, but already they are turning heads.  On the eve of a brief tour, frontwoman Jacqui Powell talked with Alternative Control about where the band came from… Continue reading Doom That Heals: An Interview with Jacqui Powell of Witching