In the short time they’ve been together, New Haven noise-rock merchants Grizzlor have made quite an impact on the local scene with a series of releases including the We’re All Just Aliens EP in early-2014, followed by the When You Die 7″ later that year, and a split 7″ with Norwegian-noise makers (and another Alt-Control… Continue reading GRIZZLOR BRINGS THE NOISE ROCK
Tag: Death to False Metal Festival
Secret Cutter: Not a Secret Anymore
Bethlehem-based, noisy hardcore band Secret Cutter took many people by surprise last year when their self-released album, appropriately called Self-Titled, garnered them a lot of praise from all corners of the metal press. It garnered all this praise for one simple reason: the album flat-out slays. It’s one heavy, slice of honestly pissed, heavy, noisy… Continue reading Secret Cutter: Not a Secret Anymore
I Remember The Way I Used to Live: A Review of Valkyrie’s Shadows
Harrisburg Virginia’s Valkyrie has just released their third full length album Shadows, and I took it on a walk with me on the first listen. It happened to be a beautiful summer day with tons of sun, which turned out to be the perfect weather for this kind of music. I’ve always equated certain records… Continue reading I Remember The Way I Used to Live: A Review of Valkyrie’s Shadows
Interview with Chip McCabe: The Death to False Metal Festival and Much, Much More
Chip McCabe met with Alternative Control this Tuesday to talk about Death to False Metal Festival, a two-day show he’s holding at The Outer Space & Ballroom in Hamden August 14 and 15. Featuring well-respected locals and nationals from many metal genres, DTFM is sure to become a highly-anticipated annual event — and you’ll want to… Continue reading Interview with Chip McCabe: The Death to False Metal Festival and Much, Much More
Death, Slaughter, and Vibes: Alternative Control’s Summer 2015 Festival Picks
‘Tis the season of the fest. With so many choices, where should you go? Here are a few suggestions: Gathering of the Vibes, 7/30-8/2 at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT — “Wait Jessie, isn’t this a metal blog? I don’t wanna listen to this hippie stuff!” Yeah, but do you want to listen to good… Continue reading Death, Slaughter, and Vibes: Alternative Control’s Summer 2015 Festival Picks