Consequence Of Time marks 25 years since Pennsylvania doom metal stalwarts Pale Divine began their career. The fantastical album cover features a scythe-endowed wizard-type figure and the press release contains references to classic prog rock and metal. The promo photos feature the band with a woodland background in all their leather jacketed, long-haired and bandana-wearing… Continue reading Album Review: Pale Divine’s Consequence of Time (Cruz Del Sur, June 19th/26th)
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Album Review: Stygian Crown (s/t, Cruz Del Sur)
Scanning the press release for Stygian Crown’s upcoming, self-titled release, a phrase jumped off my screen: “Candlethrower.” For the uninitiated, it might seem like an ill-placed promo for the newest Olympic sport. For the extreme metal fan it immediately brings two bands into play: Candlemass and Bolt Thrower. Both outfits constitute giants in their respective… Continue reading Album Review: Stygian Crown (s/t, Cruz Del Sur)
Listening Lately: Monday Afternoon Quarantine with Sorcerer, Black Rainbows, and Volcanova
Nothing to do these days except drink beer and listen to music in my house, so here goes… First on deck, we’ve got Sorcerer’s upcoming album Lamenting of the Innocent. Due out via Metal Blade on May 29th, the classic Swedish outfit tells a tale of medieval witch hunts from a variety of perspectives —… Continue reading Listening Lately: Monday Afternoon Quarantine with Sorcerer, Black Rainbows, and Volcanova
MARYLAND DOOM FEST Rescheduled For Halloween Weekend 2020
Hot off the presses from Mettle Media PR: The Maryland Doom Fest celebrates its sixth anniversary in 2020, today they confirm a reschedule of the event, now set for Halloween Weekend — October 29th through November 1st, 2020! The official word from JB Matson, founder of Maryland Doom Fest: “In these trying times, we hope each of you are healthy… Continue reading MARYLAND DOOM FEST Rescheduled For Halloween Weekend 2020
Interview with Rik Surly of THUNDERCHIEF
Richmond, Virginia metal stalwart Rik Surly was just about to spend months on tour promoting his band Thunderchief’s awesome new album…. And then the pandemic happened. It’s a story that’s all too familiar in the underground music scene these days, but there’s nothing to do except adjust and adapt. Surly talked with Alternative Control about… Continue reading Interview with Rik Surly of THUNDERCHIEF
Quarantine Music, Part 1: Eryka Fir, Undercliff, Army of Karens, and Turkey Vulture
If you’re not an essential worker during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re probably finding yourself with a lot more time on your hands — and even if you are working in healthcare or essential retail, your social life is shot. All this “extra” time at home is giving birth to some unique projects…. First up is… Continue reading Quarantine Music, Part 1: Eryka Fir, Undercliff, Army of Karens, and Turkey Vulture
Good Things to Come, No Foolin’
There’s been a lot of understandable angst on the internet lately, as COVID-19 gains steam across the United States and many areas are entering their third week of school and work closures — if your only problem is that you’re working from home with cabin fever, you’re one of the lucky ones. (*raises hand) But… Continue reading Good Things to Come, No Foolin’