It’s not very often that Alternative Control gets to interview someone who’s been as far in the metal world as Sarah Jezebel Deva. The UK-based soprano has performed on fifteen Cradle of Filth albums, and that’s just the start. Now Sarah has rekindled a creative collaboration with former Antgoria bandmate Chris Rehn, in a duo… Continue reading All Eyes on Her: An Interview with Sarah Jezebel Deva of Torn Between Two Worlds
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Album Review: Lindsay Schoolcraft, Worlds Away (Cyber Proxy Records, October 9th)
What is it about the harp that makes it sound so mystical, so spiritual, so enchanting? This graceful trinity of feelings are everywhere on Worlds Away, the latest offering by multi-instrumentalist Lindsay Schoolcraft. Celebrating a decade as a solo artist, the album sees Schoolcraft and her harp explore new musical territories with rearrangements of previously… Continue reading Album Review: Lindsay Schoolcraft, Worlds Away (Cyber Proxy Records, October 9th)
Of Harps, Hearts, and Honesty: An Interview with Lindsay Schoolcraft
“We’re all so connected by social media and the internet these days, and yet, we have never been so distant from each before,” states multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Lindsay Schoolcraft. Without a doubt, this sentiment perfectly captures the feeling shared by many as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect people all around the world. Furthering this statement,… Continue reading Of Harps, Hearts, and Honesty: An Interview with Lindsay Schoolcraft
THE MIC IS YOURS: An Interview with LINDSAY SCHOOLCRAFT
Coming down from eight long months preparing for the release of her debut solo album, Martyr, referring to Lindsay Schoolcraft as ‘busy’ is a major understatement. Add to this establishing an independent label, managing a web store, and balancing a super rigorous touring schedule that comes with being a member of the mighty Cradle of… Continue reading THE MIC IS YOURS: An Interview with LINDSAY SCHOOLCRAFT
NERD TALK with LINDSAY SCHOOLCRAFT
When you think of the internationally renowned gothic metal band Cradle of Filth, the last association is a cuddly little Pikachu. But the UK outfit’s keyboardist and narrative vocalist Lindsay Schoolcraft, who is releasing her debut solo album Martyr on October 7th, is a diehard Pokemon fan and anime enthusiast. In fact, her look… Continue reading NERD TALK with LINDSAY SCHOOLCRAFT
Album Review: Lindsay Schoolcraft, Martyr
At the risk of getting flack for defying “Trve Kvlt Black Metal” standards (try me, I proudly played black metal for years,) let me begin by saying that I do enjoy Cradle of Filth. I think we even have a review of their last tour up here on Alternative Control, hint hint! More specifically, I… Continue reading Album Review: Lindsay Schoolcraft, Martyr
On the Front Line: Cradle of Filth and More @ Irving Plaza, NYC
Riddle me this: fifty some-odd goths and horror punks waiting outside Irving Plaza with not a single clove cigarette between them. This on the night that extreme metallers Cradle of Filth come to New York City on the most recent leg of the “Cryptoriana World Tour,” aptly subtitled “The Second Coming of Vice.” Maybe it… Continue reading On the Front Line: Cradle of Filth and More @ Irving Plaza, NYC