The Best Freaking Chicken Wings You Will Ever Have

Super Bowl Sunday is coming (and as an Eagles fan, I will have to take solace in the fact that they won the NFC Championship and say “next year, I’ll have someone to really cheer for) but the most awesome thing you can eat on Super Bowl Sunday is chicken wings.  I throw in some… Continue reading The Best Freaking Chicken Wings You Will Ever Have

Super Bowl Snacks, Part VIII: Alcohol and Frozen Food Pairings From Across the Globe

  No other American sporting event brings people together like the Super Bowl.  Whether it’s to cheer for a favorite team, root against a hated player (Kapaernick!), or just to eat food and watch the commercials, we gather collectively and tune in.  In the spirit of unity, Alternative Control has prepared a multicultural Super Bowl… Continue reading Super Bowl Snacks, Part VIII: Alcohol and Frozen Food Pairings From Across the Globe

Why Dream Theater is the Best Band in the World (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Coda)

By Peter Progger Ok, so it’s pretty obvious that Dream Theater is the best band of like, the last two millenniums. They’ve been the most talented group since ancient India, that’s pretty clear. Like, if you brought a Dream Theater CD back in time with you to Mozart, Mozart would listen to it and be… Continue reading Why Dream Theater is the Best Band in the World (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Coda)

YAUTJA – Songs Of Descent (Forcefield)

  You should never underestimate the bassists, because they are usually the ones with the coolest amount of killer projects. Just look at Nate Newton. He has Converge, Doomriders, and Old Man Gloom. These are all equally good in their own ways. The bassist for this band, Kayhan Viziri, also plays for Coliseum. And judging… Continue reading YAUTJA – Songs Of Descent (Forcefield)

Super Bowl Snacks, Part VII: For All You Healthy People

  It’s that time of year again…where I use football as an excuse to be glutinous!  But Super Bowl snacks don’t have to be loaded with calories to be tasty.  Here are a couple of vegan, gluten-free snacks that have lots of flavor and are good for you too.  The Chile Lime Mango and Papaya… Continue reading Super Bowl Snacks, Part VII: For All You Healthy People

Payday Downloads: The Best Things in Life are Free, ft. Kali Ma, Jimmy Junk Bird, and Some Comp Albums

Didn’t really need to wait for the check this time around – everything in today’s column is free! The first selection comes from the only local instrumental metal band I know of, Kali Ma.  They released the track “Boomslang” from their upcoming album The Devil Knows Your Dead. “Boomslang” is a great example of why… Continue reading Payday Downloads: The Best Things in Life are Free, ft. Kali Ma, Jimmy Junk Bird, and Some Comp Albums