I’ll say this about Salt of the Earth Records — for a label based in Connecticut, land of deciduous forests and wet, nasty, winters, they sure have a thing for bands from the desert! This connection is evidenced through SOTE’s latest musical find: Phoenix, Arizona’s Via Vengeance. The one-man operation of Shane Ocell, Alternative Control… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: “Curse” by VIA VENGEANCE
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AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: “Malachi” by NIGHT GOAT
Canton, Ohio noise rockers Night Goat are set to release their debut album Milk in December, and AltCtrlToob is proud to premiere the lyric video for the single “Malachi.” Inspired by the cult horror classic Children of the Corn, “Malachi” offers groovy cacophony against a jarring backdrop of neon words and images. Vocalist Julia Bentley… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: “Malachi” by NIGHT GOAT
Album Review: Walk Beyond the Dark by Abigail Williams
By Nikita Alekseyevich Khrenov Throughout their 10+ year existence Abigail Williams has consistently managed to reinvent their brand of black metal. From heavy symphonic elements akin to Dimmu Borgir on In the Shadow of a Thousand Suns to an incredibly raw and visceral approach on their previous album The Accuser, Ken Sorceron has shown his flexibility… Continue reading Album Review: Walk Beyond the Dark by Abigail Williams
Wandering Oak on the “Advent” of Passage Elemental
By Nikita Alekseyevich Khrenov With the prevalence and of American folk metal becoming more established and recognized, Rochester-based band Wandering Oak seeks to make their mark with their debut full-length album Passage Elemental, released on November 1. In the four years since their first release, the Advent EP, the group has experienced an almost complete lineup… Continue reading Wandering Oak on the “Advent” of Passage Elemental
Wilderun’s Veil of Imagination: Barrel-Aged Barleywine or Sex on the Beach?
By Nikita Alekseyevich Khrenov How does one critique perfection? One can attempt to nitpick every last bit of a piece of artwork in order to discover fault, going mad in the quest to find the tiniest shred of a mistake or sloppiness. With 2019’s self-released Veil of Imagination, Wilderun has managed to achieve what very few… Continue reading Wilderun’s Veil of Imagination: Barrel-Aged Barleywine or Sex on the Beach?
ROSTER ANNOUNCEMENT: New England Stoner and Doom Fest 3 to Feature Worshipper, Wolftooth, and more
Here it is, heshers! The first roster announcement for New England Stoner and Doom Fest 3, May 15th-17th at Altones Music Hall in Jewett City, CT…. Orodruin — Tolkein-themed traditional doom out of Rochester, NY Ruins of Eternity by Orodruin Worshipper — progressive riffage from Boston Light In The Wire by Worshipper Red Stone Chapel — swamp rock coming… Continue reading ROSTER ANNOUNCEMENT: New England Stoner and Doom Fest 3 to Feature Worshipper, Wolftooth, and more
On the Front Line: Fit for An Autopsy, Rivers of Nihil, Lorna Shore, and Cognitive Take Over Hamden, CT
Have you ever walked into a venue, had a look around and wondered for a second how it will still be standing by the end of the show? Such was the case entering The Space which, for those unfamiliar with Hamden’s little secret, is a tried and true venue nestled in the Connecticut suburbs.… Continue reading On the Front Line: Fit for An Autopsy, Rivers of Nihil, Lorna Shore, and Cognitive Take Over Hamden, CT