Burning In The Summer Heat: A Preview of the 2015 CT Summer Punk Fest

By Matt Mullarkey It’s that time of the year again in New England. Days where the temps hover between the 80s and 90s, the humidity sticks to your skin like napalm, and your electric bill is through the roof from cranking the AC day and night. So what better way to spend one of those… Continue reading Burning In The Summer Heat: A Preview of the 2015 CT Summer Punk Fest

The 9 Best Albums of 2014

  By Pixie I wanted 10, but well, that’s on you, AFI (Marilyn Manson) and Gaslight Anthem (I don’t even KNOW). I used to love you, you assholes!! 1.  The Theatre Zombies — In Early Mourning Local band or not, this is the best fucking album of the year. The Theatre Zombies, since the first… Continue reading The 9 Best Albums of 2014

Album Review: Cry Havoc! – And Let Slip the Dogs of War

  By Pixie I’m not going to lie: I love Cry Havoc! so I jumped at the chance to review this album. Cry Havoc! is a band that needs to be seen to be believed – and if you’re a small girl, preferably at a slight distance because the second they start playing, no matter… Continue reading Album Review: Cry Havoc! – And Let Slip the Dogs of War

Okay, We’re Not Hungover Anymore: Free Downloads of Quality Control Volume 1, Tracks 7-12

  Here’s a diverse batch of tunes from Quality Control Volume 1 — download away! 7. The Human Burden by Replacire “…From the very beginning of their set, all I could see was hair. Seriously, pretty much all of the members must have had ten pounds of hair between them. Their synchronized head banging made… Continue reading Okay, We’re Not Hungover Anymore: Free Downloads of Quality Control Volume 1, Tracks 7-12

Cry Havoc’s Jonny Disaster on The Band, The Songs, and The Connecticut Punk Scene

The people have spoken, and they want to hear about New Britain punks Cry Havoc!  These guys have been tearing it up since mid-2006, opening for old-schoolers like DRI and Leftover Crack, as well as contributing to Connecticut’s thriving punk scene.  (Maybe Stamford’s metal crowd could take some cues…)  Alternative Control talked with lead singer… Continue reading Cry Havoc’s Jonny Disaster on The Band, The Songs, and The Connecticut Punk Scene