Listening Lately: Laster and Blind Scryer

The ol’ inbox has provided quite a variety this month.  First up, we have Dutch avant garde/post black metal band Laster.  They’re releasing a new album and a companion EP, Het Wassen Oog and Stadsluik respectively, on April 5th through Prophecy Productions.  Have a listen to the single “Haat & Bonhomie” to get an idea… Continue reading Listening Lately: Laster and Blind Scryer

Harakiri for the Sky: To China and Beyond in 2018

Austrian post black metal band Harakiri for the Sky releases their fourth album, Arson, today!  Thanks to the marvels of modern technology, Alternative Control was able to chat with vocalist JJ about what’s going on with the band. What does your band’s name mean? The name was my idea. To me this name should describe… Continue reading Harakiri for the Sky: To China and Beyond in 2018