Good Things to Come, No Foolin’

There’s been a lot of understandable angst on the internet lately, as COVID-19 gains steam across the United States and many areas are entering their third week of school and work closures — if your only problem is that you’re working from home with cabin fever, you’re one of the lucky ones.  (*raises hand) But… Continue reading Good Things to Come, No Foolin’

DUST PROPHET Announces New Vocalist, Wen Marie

Fresh off the PR wire, New Hampshire stoner rockers Dust Prophet have announced a new lead vocalist, Wen Marie.  She will perform her first show with the band on March 20th at Cherry Street Station in Wallingford, CT — a warmup for appearances at the New England Stoner and Doom Festival prefest party in May… Continue reading DUST PROPHET Announces New Vocalist, Wen Marie

Latest Roster Announcements Put the “New England” in NESDF

There may be some far-flung bands performing, but at its core the New England Stoner and Doom Festival is all about…  Wait for it…. New England.  The fest will be held May 15th-17 at Altones in Jewett City, CT with a prefest party May 14th at 33 Golden Street in New London, CT.  Here are… Continue reading Latest Roster Announcements Put the “New England” in NESDF

SCHEDULE CHANGE: Warrior Soul to Headline Sunday of NESDF — Weekend Passes Available Now

New York rockers WARRIOR SOUL will now headline the final night of New England Stoner and Doom Fest 3 on Sunday, May 17th (no longer Friday May 15th as previously announced).  The quartet, lead by singer and songwriter Kory Clarke, got its start in the mid 80s and has released thirteen albums between 1990 and 2019. … Continue reading SCHEDULE CHANGE: Warrior Soul to Headline Sunday of NESDF — Weekend Passes Available Now

TYRANT to Headline Saturday 5/16 at NESDF; Prefest Party Lineup Revealed and Weekend Passes on Sale Now

The legions of the dead have risen and it’s too late to pray….  Tyrant is back with a vengeance and headlining Saturday May 16th’s portion of the New England Stoner and Doom Festival!  They are the first headliner to be announced for the three-day event, which will be held May 15-17th 2020 at Altone’s Music… Continue reading TYRANT to Headline Saturday 5/16 at NESDF; Prefest Party Lineup Revealed and Weekend Passes on Sale Now

Top Ten Articles of 2019

The interviewer and interviewee on Candid Camera.

Is it really almost the end of a decade?  When this blog published its first post in September 2010, “The Year Twenty Twenty” was an abstract concept.  But here we are in the closing days of 2019….  This year, Alternative Control published 156 posts featuring 170 bands.  We interviewed 23 bands and enjoyed 10 Show Me… Continue reading Top Ten Articles of 2019

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