Imagine you’re at summer party with that sweet young-Morrissey-looking dude you’ve had your eye on for awhile. Louise Aubrie’s Late 44 is the soundtrack for the moment when you realize he’s had his eye on you too. With a vibe reminiscent of The Killers and The Smiths, the London-born singer/songwriter intoxicates listeners with spritely vocals… Continue reading Album Review: Louise Aubrie’s Late 44
Concert Recap: City Limits Café Summer Rock and Metal Fest
“Rain or shine” is one of my favorite descriptors when it comes to all day events, especially when metal and beer are involved. This past Saturday, June 27th at City Limits Café & Bar in Thomaston, I attended the Summer Rock and Metal Fest hosted by Paul Spak, bassist of 60 Grit, Priapism, and Mortifica.… Continue reading Concert Recap: City Limits Café Summer Rock and Metal Fest
Interview with Tony Asta of Battlecross – Summer of Doom Tour
Interview by Bill Klopfer Photos and transcription by Vegetarian Metalhead The Summer of Doom tour featuring Crowbar, Battlecross, and Lord Dying recently rolled through town taking out everything in its path. Alternative Control had the opportunity to interview Tony Asta of Battlecross before they took the stage at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts on June… Continue reading Interview with Tony Asta of Battlecross – Summer of Doom Tour
Album Review: As Darkness Falls by Winter Calling
Florida band Winter Calling released their debut full-length As Darkness Falls this March to much critical acclaim in the blog-o-sphere. Warranted? Let’s have a listen: With the cinematic scope and excellent recording quality of their songs, it’s impressive that Winter Calling formed less than two years ago. Pros or not, to put out a full-length album of this… Continue reading Album Review: As Darkness Falls by Winter Calling
Album Review: Before Our Time by Sperry Alan
When I read the title of Before Our Time’s first track, “Hold On Tight,” I sighed — was I about to review an album full of clichéd alt-pop drivel? But “Hold On Tight” went beyond the expectations of its name, a jaunty guitar-driven number with an abrupt ending. I decided to see what Sperry Alan… Continue reading Album Review: Before Our Time by Sperry Alan
Two Roads Road Jam Fest
This past weekend I was invited to attend the 2nd Annual Two Roads Road Jam Fest, an all day outdoor music festival at the brewery complemented by food trucks and of course, Two Roads beer. Playing this year were the soulful Snooty Garland, the fun Alpaca Gnomes, the cleverly-named McLovins, and in all the way from New… Continue reading Two Roads Road Jam Fest
Getting the Vapors: A Review of Writing in the Skies’ Aphasia
Writing in the Skies, hailing from Western Massachusetts is a talented instrumental metal/prog rock act for sure. Their debut EP Aphasia is a sweet taste of what the band has to offer with their upcoming LP. I’m only assuming (and hoping) that the band will continue to progress from their EP, since they seem to… Continue reading Getting the Vapors: A Review of Writing in the Skies’ Aphasia