My first exposure to death metal, in late 1994/early 1995, came via Obituary’s World Demise and Symbolic from Death. Both albums turned me on to the genre but it wasn’t until I discovered Entombed that it fully clicked. Left Hand Path changed my outlook on heavy music and I fully bought in to what the… Continue reading Album Review: Desolator’s Sermon of Apathy (Black Lion Records, Sept. 4th)
Tag: Sweden
Track Premiere: “Stone” by The Hawkins
Another group of Swedish retro rockers on The Sign Records, The Hawkins turn it up to Eleven with vocal harmonies, guitar acrobatics, and a fun-loving sound that this editor thoroughly appreciates in 2020’s bleak landscape. Take a vacation from your COVID staycation with “The Stones,” off their upcoming record Silence is a Bomb: Gaphals ·… Continue reading Track Premiere: “Stone” by The Hawkins
THE DRIPPERS Stream “Bottled Blues”
Action Rock is the title of The Drippers‘ debut album, set for release August 2nd, 2019 on The Sign Records. The album was recorded and mixed by Tomas Skogsberg (The Hellacopters, Gluecifer, Entombed and Backyard Babies) in the legendary Sunlight Studio in Stockholm, Sweden. The eleven-track album holds that classic Swedish 90s sound, but with… Continue reading THE DRIPPERS Stream “Bottled Blues”
Listening Lately: The Dahmers, Oblivious, and River Cult
The ol’ inbox has been bountiful this week, bringing many music from near and far… First up are the Swedish punk rockers The Dahmers. Any Misfits fan will instantly love this band’s music and campy visual appeal. Check out their video for “To the Night,” from their sophomore album In The Dead of Night: The Dahmers… Continue reading Listening Lately: The Dahmers, Oblivious, and River Cult
PSA: We Are The Catalyst Teams Up With The Fostering Network
One great thing about running Alternative Control is that every once in awhile we get the opportunity to promote something or someone that is doing genuine good for the world. That’s the case with We Are The Catalyst and their cover of the song “Don’t You Worry Child.” The Swedish alt rock quintet is donating… Continue reading PSA: We Are The Catalyst Teams Up With The Fostering Network
Swamp Blues from Sweden? Insubordia by The Lost Poets
When I picture Scandinavia, it’s all fjords, At the Gates, and the Northern Lights. “Swamp” and “blues” are probably the last words that come to mind. But it seems that my preconceived notions are getting challenged a lot these days — most recently by Stockholm duo The Lost Poets. These Swedes in top hats have a predilection… Continue reading Swamp Blues from Sweden? Insubordia by The Lost Poets