NERD TALK with CASKET ROBBERY

Wisconsin death metallers Casket Robbery just premiered the title track from their new album From Hell over at AltCtrl, AND vocalist Megan Orvold wrote us a Nerd Talk!  How awesome is that??  Stream “From Hell” and read on to learn about Megan’s favorite books, movies, and video games. Favorite Book I read a LOT of… Continue reading NERD TALK with CASKET ROBBERY

Reading Recently: Broke Millennial, Sapiens, and Social Media Shredder

“What Jessie May is reading” might end up in the No One Cares File for most people…  But if you’re not one of those people, read on! I’ve been working on a column series called Money Hacks for Metalheads and Old Millennials, which I would like to expand and turn into an ebook — so… Continue reading Reading Recently: Broke Millennial, Sapiens, and Social Media Shredder

Money Hacks For Metalheads and Old Millennials: Making More, Part I

Now we’re getting to the real reason I’m writing these columns: the struggle for the legal tender.  A lot of the books and articles I read about personal finance, side hustling, frugality, etc. didn’t seem realistic.  There would be a whole chapter on asking for a raise, and I work a public service job where… Continue reading Money Hacks For Metalheads and Old Millennials: Making More, Part I

NERD TALK with BURIAL PARTY

Indiana noisy rockers Burial Party share a detailed and diverse Nerd Talk, check it out! Favorite Movie Justin Weiks (bass): Texas Chainsaw Massacre. I grew up watching horror films but it wasn’t until I was ten years old that I first saw this film. I consider one of my favorite horror films due to the fact… Continue reading NERD TALK with BURIAL PARTY

NERD TALK with Brian of HELL BENT

hell bent is fresh off an appearance at Maryland Death Fest and drummer Brian is sharing a few of his favorite nerdy things with Alternative Control… Favorite Video Game Tough one but let’s go with Crazy Climber (Arcade, 1980, Taito/Nichibutsu) One reason is because i am better than 99% of people at this one, it’s… Continue reading NERD TALK with Brian of HELL BENT

NERD TALK with FIREWALKWITHME

Ricardo Mendez of Austin, Texas rockers FireWalkWithMe takes us literally into the fire with this edition of Nerd Talk, both at home and in Hell… Favorite book: I read a book awhile back by this author Howard Bloom. He had written this book called The Lucifer Principle that was basically about human nature and how… Continue reading NERD TALK with FIREWALKWITHME

NERD TALK with MOTHS

Following a run of performances in the mainland US earlier this month, Puerto Rican metallers Moths are back to work writing and recording their next release — but they still found time for a little nerd talkin’ with Alternative Control.  From Tarantino to Rowling, the editor suspects readers will find some tastes in common with this… Continue reading NERD TALK with MOTHS