AltCtrlToob Video Round-Up: Continuum and Bone Church

Two of my favorite Connecticut metal bands have released videos this week! Let’s take a look… First up, local death metal stalwarts Continuum have just shared the video for “Tides” off their 2019 EP Chronophobe. Edited by another local metal stalwart, Bob “Knob” Marino of OFNR Studios, this video finds vocalist Brenda St. Amant having… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Round-Up: Continuum and Bone Church

Music I Liked in 2020

Certainly there was a lot not to like in 2020…  To avoid making a series of gross understatements, I’ll just leave that there. But along with a very positive development in my family life that should be arriving on The Scene in early 2021, there was a lot of great music that came out in… Continue reading Music I Liked in 2020

AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: BONE CHURCH Sits Down with Charlie Platteborze

Connecticut doom rockers Bone Church sat down at Altones last month with Charlie Platteborze to chat about how the band got started, their relationship with Ripple Music, and more. Presented by SCENE Productions, it’s quite the enlightening interview. For instance, find out which member of Bone Church may or may not have a family history… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: BONE CHURCH Sits Down with Charlie Platteborze

Bone Church: Rolling Ahead at Full Speed with Acid Communion

Coming out March 13th via Ripple Music, Acid Communion will cement Bone Church’s place in the national underground scene.  The New Haven, CT rockers released a self-titled album in October 2017; this new one keeps the best aspects of their previous work while showing the band’s evolving songcraft. Kicking things off with “Heavy Heaven,” Acid Communion… Continue reading Bone Church: Rolling Ahead at Full Speed with Acid Communion

ROSTER ANNOUNCEMENT: New England Stoner and Doom Fest 3 to Feature Worshipper, Wolftooth, and more

Here it is, heshers!  The first roster announcement for New England Stoner and Doom Fest 3, May 15th-17th at Altones Music Hall in Jewett City, CT…. Orodruin — Tolkein-themed traditional doom out of Rochester, NY Ruins of Eternity by Orodruin Worshipper — progressive riffage from Boston Light In The Wire by Worshipper Red Stone Chapel — swamp rock coming… Continue reading ROSTER ANNOUNCEMENT: New England Stoner and Doom Fest 3 to Feature Worshipper, Wolftooth, and more

Live Report: Eyehategod, The Obsessed, Come to Grief, and Bone Church — 9/12/18, Space Ballroom

It was a strong scene for a rainy Wednesday.  Eyehategod and The Obsessed were kicking off a thirteen-date (mostly) eastern U.S. tour at the Space Ballroom in Hamden, Connecticut, and all the weirdos came out to see them off.  Including this author, fresh out of the weekly teacher meeting with barely enough time to slap… Continue reading Live Report: Eyehategod, The Obsessed, Come to Grief, and Bone Church — 9/12/18, Space Ballroom

Listening Lately: A Real Article ft. FINNR’S CANE, HOLLOW LEG, WITCHCRAFT, AND BONE CHURCH

It’s been awhile since I sat down and cranked one of these out…  I’ve been doing a lot of PR writing this summer that doesn’t get seen on the blog, and in the process I’ve come across some really interesting underground bands. If you want to listen to something brooding and cinematic, try Finnr’s Cane. … Continue reading Listening Lately: A Real Article ft. FINNR’S CANE, HOLLOW LEG, WITCHCRAFT, AND BONE CHURCH