They may bill themselves as the most disappointing band in Connecticut’s metal scene, but Lightsbane is actually pretty fucking good. While the Alternative Control staff members are hardly neutral parties, we’ve described them over the years as “face-melting,” “luxurious and jeweled,” and also “one of Connecticut’s best and most consistent metal acts.” But don’t… Continue reading TICKET GIVEAWAY: Arsis // Allegaeon // Exmortus // Lightsbane + more 9/2 in Trenton, NJ
Baldwin’s August Review Trilogy Part 2: A Review of Kaos Reign’s Embrace the Fire
Looks like Bill Klopfer is at it again, with another release under his belt from one of his many ongoing projects. And what a treat to have Arcane Malevolence’s drummer Chris Anderson back in the swing of things. And Paul Low from Dyed in Grey?! Damn, we have a super-group in the works. And with… Continue reading Baldwin’s August Review Trilogy Part 2: A Review of Kaos Reign’s Embrace the Fire
Baldwin’s August Review Trilogy Part 1: A Review of Valence’s Sleepwalker
I’ve waited a long time for an awesome local progressive metal band to come my way. And stupid me, one has existed for at least the last 4 or 5 years in Larchmont, NY. I’ve only recently heard of Valence when I read Jessie May’s review of their newest EP, Laser Baron a couple months… Continue reading Baldwin’s August Review Trilogy Part 1: A Review of Valence’s Sleepwalker
Bair Grills… Under A Serpent Sun; Also, Armageddon is Upon Us
It was my last day working at Senor Pancho’s. I was meeting a girl for a drink in between shifts, at a watering hole down the road, when I got a text from a member of the self-professed Gayest Band in Connecticut, Lightsbane: I could NOT MISS THE SHOW TONIGHT. Well, why? I CAN’T… Continue reading Bair Grills… Under A Serpent Sun; Also, Armageddon is Upon Us
Misadventures in Sake Infusion, Part II: Blueberries
Serves 2. Being a hipster isn’t all fun and games. When my first batch of infused sake came out tasting like a pine tree, I knew I had to go back to the drawing board and come up with a better recipe to share with all ten people who read this blog. For this round,… Continue reading Misadventures in Sake Infusion, Part II: Blueberries
Kick Out the Jams: An Interview with the Lost Riots’ Jeffrey Thunders
As lead singer/rhythm guitarist for The Lost Riots, Jeffrey Thunders fronts one of the best punk bands in the state, though he would never say that. Their heartfelt and sincere mixture of hardcore punk and garage rock, makes them one exciting proposition whether on the stage or on wax. The Lost Riots have won the… Continue reading Kick Out the Jams: An Interview with the Lost Riots’ Jeffrey Thunders
Pluckman’s Thoughts on BabyMetal
So there’s this new thing out there getting a bit of attention called BabyMetal, maybe you’ve heard of it? I’ve seen and experienced a lot of confusion and anger over the whole thing so I decided to investigate and set the record straight.