NERD TALK with LINDSAY SCHOOLCRAFT

Lindsay Schoolcraft

  When you think of the internationally renowned gothic metal band Cradle of Filth, the last association is a cuddly little Pikachu.  But the UK outfit’s keyboardist and narrative vocalist Lindsay Schoolcraft, who is releasing her debut solo album Martyr on October 7th, is a diehard Pokemon fan and anime enthusiast.  In fact, her look… Continue reading NERD TALK with LINDSAY SCHOOLCRAFT

NERD TALK with FOREVER AUTUMN

Greetings friends, this is Autumn Ni Dubhghaill from Forever Autumn. I have been asked to contribute my favourite video game, book, and movie to Alternative Control’s “nerd talk.”  It’s a great idea and I jumped at the chance though now I find myself at odds.  How can one choose one favourite for any of the above… Continue reading NERD TALK with FOREVER AUTUMN

NERD TALK with ALLUVION

AltCtrl premiered the track “Mayday” from Virginia rockers Alluvion last week, off their upcoming album The Secret’s Out.  That will be *out* on Friday September 6th, and today bassist Brian Carnes shares some of his favorite nerdy pleasures with us: Favorite Movie That’s a pretty tough question. I have so many! I could just spit… Continue reading NERD TALK with ALLUVION

NERD TALK with Damon Hardjowirogo of INFINITY SHRED

Today we have synth player Damon Hardjowirogo of Infinity Shred taking over Nerd Talk, on the day his band releases their new album Forever, a Fast Life.  Ever artistic, they’ve also put out a short film of the same name.  Watch, then read on! Favorite Movie The Warriors My sister first put me on to… Continue reading NERD TALK with Damon Hardjowirogo of INFINITY SHRED

NERD TALK with BOTIS

What is a “botis”?  Perhaps an ancient Sumerian god, or some kind of beetle?  A metal band from Philadelphia?  If you picked the third option, you are correct!  Check out what these heavy hitters had to say about their favorite nerdy media: Movies “Favorite movie of all time, go!” Erik: Total Recall (1990) Scifi without… Continue reading NERD TALK with BOTIS

NERD TALK with CASKET ROBBERY

Wisconsin death metallers Casket Robbery just premiered the title track from their new album From Hell over at AltCtrl, AND vocalist Megan Orvold wrote us a Nerd Talk!  How awesome is that??  Stream “From Hell” and read on to learn about Megan’s favorite books, movies, and video games. Favorite Book I read a LOT of… Continue reading NERD TALK with CASKET ROBBERY

NERD TALK with BURIAL PARTY

Indiana noisy rockers Burial Party share a detailed and diverse Nerd Talk, check it out! Favorite Movie Justin Weiks (bass): Texas Chainsaw Massacre. I grew up watching horror films but it wasn’t until I was ten years old that I first saw this film. I consider one of my favorite horror films due to the fact… Continue reading NERD TALK with BURIAL PARTY