AltCtrlToob Video Roundup: Eyes of the Dead and Celtic Metal Dude

As “Back to School in the Year of Corona” quickly approaches, I could sure use some levity in my life. Here are two videos I’ve come across that provide it! First up is the July video “End of Days” from Connecticut death metal stalwarts Eyes of the Dead. Filmed and edited by Bob Marino of… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Roundup: Eyes of the Dead and Celtic Metal Dude

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

AltCtrlToob Video Roundup: ColdClaw, Mourn the Light, and More

This just in from the depths of Youtube: Bay Area blackened crust outfit ColdClaw has released a new video for “The Deafening,” off their upcoming album  Anti-Martyr: Decades to Suffer.  The album will be out this Friday, September 27th through Ritual Sound Recordings, available for preorder here.  The video takes inspiration from horror films, featuring a busty… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Roundup: ColdClaw, Mourn the Light, and More

AltCtrlToob Video Review: Mah-Ze-Tar Awakens with “Liquid Lotus”

A lot of world music has been making its way to the ol’ inbox!  This weekend, we took a look and listen to “Liquid Lotus,” the title track from Mah-Ze-Tar’s upcoming debut album.  This Santa Barbara-based artist sings in Hindi, Farsi, and English and incorporates exotic instruments like sitar, oud, Turkish saz, dilruba, and bansuri into… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Review: Mah-Ze-Tar Awakens with “Liquid Lotus”

AltCtrlToob: Going Down Under with Halfwait’s “Stand Alone”

This morning’s selection comes all the way from Australia: grunge rockers Halfwait.  For fans of Foo Fighters and Blink 182, their full-length The Official comes out this June and they are now sharing the single “Stand Alone.”  This lyric video shows a different Australia than the one pictured by my American, untravelled imagination; its litter, train… Continue reading AltCtrlToob: Going Down Under with Halfwait’s “Stand Alone”

AltCtrlToob, the Sexism Edition: Stormy Daniels vs. Swedish Chicks in the Snow

A friend and I have been having a running discussion about how gender factors into music marketing.  For better or worse, we both agree that a woman in a heavy band will garner that band more audience and media interest.  Is this a “good” thing?  Depends on who you ask — but I haven’t found… Continue reading AltCtrlToob, the Sexism Edition: Stormy Daniels vs. Swedish Chicks in the Snow