Loud Night are a new band from Richmond, Virginia that feature former members of underground heroes Ramming Speed. Their mission this time is playing a d-beaten version of heavy metal, that would make Lemmy smile from beyond and make Cronos pay attention, because you can definitely hear both Motorhead and Venom in their sound. You’ll… Continue reading Album Review: Loud Night’s Mindnumbing Pleasure
Tag: punk
Single Review: X-Ray Love’s “Sha La Love”
Speculation and debate about the death of rock ’n’ roll has been rife for decades now. Whenever we feel certain that it is time to close the lid on the casket, another set of bands arrives to show us that rock ’n’ roll his in fact very much alive. New York City’s X-Ray Love are… Continue reading Single Review: X-Ray Love’s “Sha La Love”
AltCtrlToob Video Premiere and Giveaway: THE SHRIEKS Cover “It’s All Over Now”
New York rockers The Shrieks are no strangers to Alternative Control. Back in May, we premiered their video for “The Climb” — a track that was very reminiscent of The Rolling Stones. And now guess who The Shrieks are covering? The Rolling Stones! Or at least The Stones covering The Valentinos…. Check out The Shrieks’… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Premiere and Giveaway: THE SHRIEKS Cover “It’s All Over Now”
Brandy and The Butcher Reveal “Pool Party”
Every so often, you get a promo that makes you say, “Man, this is really good” — and makes your husband look up from the couch and ask, “Who’s THAT??” Brandy and The Butcher’s Dick Circus was one such promo. And now Alternative Control is excited to present another single from the South Carolina band’s… Continue reading Brandy and The Butcher Reveal “Pool Party”
Brandy And The Butcher Release New Single
South Carolina punk rockers Brandy And The Butcher have unleashed the first single, “Ballerina,” off their debut LP Dick Circus. Check it out below! Dick Circus by Brandy and the Butcher Dick Circus is, ahem, coming to town on August 21st, 2020 in digital and vinyl formats. Fans of 70s and 80s punk and… Continue reading Brandy And The Butcher Release New Single
AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: “The Climb” by THE SHRIEKS
New York City rockers The Shrieks are unveiling Ode to Joe on May 15th, their third album in as many years. Alternative Control is excited to premiere the single “The Climb,” a deceptively laid-back track that addresses materialism in our modern age. Frontman Luis Accorsi says, “This song is about finding reasons to make it through… Continue reading AltCtrlToob Video Premiere: “The Climb” by THE SHRIEKS
Album Review: Flower of the Cosmos by The Giraffes
I actually saw The Giraffes play here in Connecticut in the early 2000’s. They were on a package tour were with equally like minded bands that mixed punk and hard rock that played the Webster Theater. Nobody showed up. It wasn’t their fault, they were fantastic, but most decided to sit at home rather than… Continue reading Album Review: Flower of the Cosmos by The Giraffes