Plenty of interesting tunes have infiltrated the inbox this October…. With a fitting release date of October 31st, Runescarred’s cover of “Moonchild” by Iron Maiden is sure to please oldschool metalheads and modern prog fans alike. Frontman Ven Scott aptly takes on Bruce Dickinson’s epic vocal stylings, with the band adding modern grit to the song’s… Continue reading Listening Lately: Runescarred, Skumbagh, and Martyr Art
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Addicted to Making Metal: An AltCtrlToob Video Premiere and Interview with BILL KLOPFER of SKUMBAGH/KAOS REIGN
It’s hard to think of a person in the Connecticut metal scene who has been as committed to music in the face of adversity as Bill Klopfer. In spite of serious chronic health issues and many other challenges life has thrown at him, the vocalist, guitarist, and composer has been cranking out his brand of… Continue reading Addicted to Making Metal: An AltCtrlToob Video Premiere and Interview with BILL KLOPFER of SKUMBAGH/KAOS REIGN
AltCtrlToob: We’re All Going to Hell with “Predators” from We Are The Catalyst
This morning on AltCtrlToob, we have an offering from Swedish hard rock/metal group We Are The Catalyst: “Predators,” an ominous song about overvaluing fame and popularity. Says the band, With this song we wanted to go darker and heavier than we have before, adding an uncomfortable air to our sound. “Predators” is a song about… Continue reading AltCtrlToob: We’re All Going to Hell with “Predators” from We Are The Catalyst
Listening Lately: Gettin’ It Covered with The Wall [Redux] and Rake and Roads
A good cover song shows how one artist has inspired another — and that’s exactly what’s happening with Crawling for Carrion’s upcoming release Rake and Roads and in spades on The Wall [Redux]. Crawling for Carrion is the collaborative project of multi-instrumentalist Chris West; Alternative Control readers might remember one of his many bands Glanville,… Continue reading Listening Lately: Gettin’ It Covered with The Wall [Redux] and Rake and Roads
Doom That Heals: An Interview with Jacqui Powell of Witching
Of all the recent bands with “Witch” in their name, Witching is my favorite. This badass Philly doom outfit has only released an EP and a single so far, but already they are turning heads. On the eve of a brief tour, frontwoman Jacqui Powell talked with Alternative Control about where the band came from… Continue reading Doom That Heals: An Interview with Jacqui Powell of Witching
All Signs Point to Metal: An Interview with Metal Researchers David M. Greenberg and Mark Angel Brandt
For those outside the heavy metal subculture, this genre of music may seem like a siren-song for the maladjusted. Little academic research has been done on heavy metal, and most of that research “explore(s) it […] in the context of depression, anger, and related issues.” But some legit PhDs have teamed up with some legit… Continue reading All Signs Point to Metal: An Interview with Metal Researchers David M. Greenberg and Mark Angel Brandt
NERD TALK with I AM THE LAW
Tennessee groove metallers I Am The Law take over our first Nerd Talk of September with a look at their favorite movies, books, and video games… Read on! “Favorite movie of all time, go!” Brandon: Hackers (1995) This movie is the one that stood out for me being a 10-year-old seeing these punk rock crazy… Continue reading NERD TALK with I AM THE LAW