Nerd Talk with EMPTY FRIEND

Sci-fi’s the name of the game when you’re Nerd-Talkin’ with UK rockers Empty Friend.  Bassist Davvers takes us on an intergalactic journey with his taste in media… MOVIES I’m not a movie buff at all, and am really easily pleased and quite happy to suspend disbelief for even the most terrible of plot holes if… Continue reading Nerd Talk with EMPTY FRIEND

Nerd Talk with CAM BIRD

Today’s Nerd Talk is from the land down under — Australian metal solo artist Cam Bird takes the reigns! Oh man I’m excited to unleash my inner nerd with Alternative Control. Hope you guys are ready for this! Movies I’m a massive movie buff. I’ve literally exhausted pretty much all of the streaming libraries like… Continue reading Nerd Talk with CAM BIRD

Nerd Talk with STONE MACHINE ELECTRIC

With COVID-19 keeping folks home, it’s a perfect time to nerd out.  Here are some movie, book, and video game recommendations from Kitchens, one half of the experimental Texas doom duo Stone Machine Electric: Darkness Dimensions Disillusion by Stone Machine Electric Movie: Lost Highway (David Lynch, 1997) I’m a huge David Lynch fan, and I’ve… Continue reading Nerd Talk with STONE MACHINE ELECTRIC

Nerd Talk with FERMENTOR

San Diego instrumental metal duo Fermentor is about the release their fourth album, Continuance.  Cousins Dylan and Wally have been making music together in Fermentor since 2008, as well as playing together in the thrash band Beekeeper. With many bands, a read through the lyrics will reveal nonmusical creative influences — but in the case… Continue reading Nerd Talk with FERMENTOR

On the Front Line: 3 From Hell — A Movie Review

Rotten Tomatoes: 36% IMDB: 7/10 Fandango: 42% Rodey’s Score: 4/5 Let’s take a moment to chat about a highly anticipated movie sequel featuring a clown “dancing for the sins of the world,” grisly murders, and dark humor that premiered in theaters this month. I’m talking of course about none other than 3 From Hell, the… Continue reading On the Front Line: 3 From Hell — A Movie Review

NERD TALK with FOREVER AUTUMN

Greetings friends, this is Autumn Ni Dubhghaill from Forever Autumn. I have been asked to contribute my favourite video game, book, and movie to Alternative Control’s “nerd talk.”  It’s a great idea and I jumped at the chance though now I find myself at odds.  How can one choose one favourite for any of the above… Continue reading NERD TALK with FOREVER AUTUMN