Album Review: Mære by Harakiri For The Sky

Editor’s Note: This album’s release date has been moved to February 19th, 2021 — exactly three years to the day since the band’s last album Arson was released. The black metal scene has a reputation for being purist and conservative. Over the last decade or so, however, more bands have begun to emerge who have fused elements… Continue reading Album Review: Mære by Harakiri For The Sky

Harakiri for the Sky: To China and Beyond in 2018

Austrian post black metal band Harakiri for the Sky releases their fourth album, Arson, today!  Thanks to the marvels of modern technology, Alternative Control was able to chat with vocalist JJ about what’s going on with the band. What does your band’s name mean? The name was my idea. To me this name should describe… Continue reading Harakiri for the Sky: To China and Beyond in 2018

Listening Lately: Snowpocalypse 2018

Two snow days in a row?  Perfect time to go through the ol’ inbox and find some new tunes.  These two bands are completely unrelated musically, but both happened to have some eye-catching videos.  Enjoy! The Bad Larrys The Bad Larrys – Deep Space Radio from The Bad Larrys on Vimeo. This Philadelphia surf band… Continue reading Listening Lately: Snowpocalypse 2018