Nikita’s Best of 2019

By Nikita Alekseyevich Khrenov What a year, what an astounding year. We all have trouble at the end of fall making a list of the albums we really liked, but this year was the biggest challenge of all. It seemed like every single week brought out another 10/10 album of the year contender. I know I’m… Continue reading Nikita’s Best of 2019

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

Interview with Rae Amitay of Immortal Bird

Immortal Bird deal in the type of loud, discordant music that will make many fans of extreme metal grin from ear to ear. Main woman Rae Amitay (drums, vocals, lyrics) formed the band originally as a one time project to blow off some steam. She recruited a couple of friends in guitarist Evan Berry and… Continue reading Interview with Rae Amitay of Immortal Bird