What better way to kick off a long weekend of doom than with a kickass, mysterious band from really far away? SCENE Productions delivers the mystique with Rochester NY’s Fox 45. They’ll be sharing the stage with Rhode Island’s premiere Magic The Gathering-themed trio, Dark Ritual, Feed the Beast of Taunton, Massachusetts, and Connecticut outfits… Continue reading NESDF Pre-Party Spotlight: Fox 45
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SHOW ME YOUR PATCHES with Artist and Drummer JIM CLEGG
If you’ve been following Alternative Control for any length of time, you know the work of Jim Clegg. Most recently, he created the epic cover art for our Volume Doom compilation — and over the years, he’s photographed and interviewed the likes of One Eyed Doll, Mother Feather, and Motorhead for the blog. You may… Continue reading SHOW ME YOUR PATCHES with Artist and Drummer JIM CLEGG
Talkin’ With Trug: Anthony Truglio of Liege Lord Tells All to Master, er, Alternative Control
Anthony Truglio, guitarist and founding member of Stamford metal warriors Liege Lord, sat down with Alternative Control in February to tell us what’s going on with his seemingly immortal band. The former Metal Blade outfit, which was founded in 1982 and regrouped in the 2000s, is playing at Norwalk’s Wall Street Theater on March 9th… Continue reading Talkin’ With Trug: Anthony Truglio of Liege Lord Tells All to Master, er, Alternative Control
Better Over Time: A Review of Dream Theater’s Distance Over Time
I remember that night back in 1994 clearly. “Take The Time” was playing on my father’s stereo at home. It was during the song’s lengthy instrumental workout that I made this innocent observation: “Boy, these guys write long songs.” My father’s response? “Well, they love to play.” It was an endearing thing to hear as… Continue reading Better Over Time: A Review of Dream Theater’s Distance Over Time
AltCtrlToob Video Review: “The Starman” by Lord Sonny the Unifier
Brooklyn-based rock outfit Lord Sonny the Unifier has recently released a video for lead single “The Starman” off the upcoming album FINAL NOTICE! (The all-caps and exclamation point are part of the album title.) The protagonist of the video, represented by Lord Sonny guitarist and frontman Greg Jiritano, arrives on Earth from parts unknown, finds a white… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Review: “The Starman” by Lord Sonny the Unifier
Journal of Sorrows: A Review of Saor’s Forgotten Paths
Saor is the folk/black metal one-man band of Scottish musician Andy Marshall. It seems to be quite the labor of love considering the quantity and quality of his work since 2013. Forgotten Paths is the fourth full-length documentation of his Scottish heritage, featuring long suites of poetry and extremity with an emphasis on nature and… Continue reading Journal of Sorrows: A Review of Saor’s Forgotten Paths
VOLUME DOOM Track Premiere: “Plague, Take Me” by LOW MOMENTS
How many bands is that guy Charlie really in?? Alternative Control talks with this fixture of the eastern Connecticut metal scene to get to the bottom of many pressing questions… But first, have a listen to “Plague, Take Me,” the debut single from one of Charlie’s many bands Low Moments. This is in fact a high point on our… Continue reading VOLUME DOOM Track Premiere: “Plague, Take Me” by LOW MOMENTS