Bass players have a reputation as the underdogs of music. Jokes abound about the groupie who was dumb enough to sleep with the bass player, the bass player who got locked in the car with the keys, the bass player who just played E… In fact, in a recent interview on a popular metal… Continue reading Interview With Matt Mellon of Black Table
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Cry Havoc’s Jonny Disaster on The Band, The Songs, and The Connecticut Punk Scene
The people have spoken, and they want to hear about New Britain punks Cry Havoc! These guys have been tearing it up since mid-2006, opening for old-schoolers like DRI and Leftover Crack, as well as contributing to Connecticut’s thriving punk scene. (Maybe Stamford’s metal crowd could take some cues…) Alternative Control talked with lead singer… Continue reading Cry Havoc’s Jonny Disaster on The Band, The Songs, and The Connecticut Punk Scene
Super Bowl Snacks, Part I: Stuffed with Mayonnaise
So it’s the Ravens vs. the 49s — or HarBowl, as some are calling it. Now the question is, what are you going to bring to the Superbowl party? Here are a few humble suggestions… Mom-In-Law’s Artichoke Dip This recipe is low-effort and it tastes great! (Hopefully it’s not “secret,” because here I am posting… Continue reading Super Bowl Snacks, Part I: Stuffed with Mayonnaise
Mosh Potatoes: One Rockin’ Cookbook
A couple months ago, I got an awesome housewarming present from Vegetarian Metalhead: Mosh Potatoes, a cookbook of recipes by metal musicians. Compiled by Steve Seabury, each dish in the collection begins with an anecdote from the artist/cook, and there are lots of funny pictures of the bands “rocking out” in their kitchens. But can… Continue reading Mosh Potatoes: One Rockin’ Cookbook
For Ladies Only: How to Cut Up Your T-Shirt
A couple weeks ago, I was the lucky recipient of a free Eyes of the Dead t-shirt. I was really excited about the shirt’s design and my newfound ability to support the scene through wearing this shirt to concerts — but it didn’t show off enough of my feminine mystique. And by feminine mystique, I… Continue reading For Ladies Only: How to Cut Up Your T-Shirt
2012: A Year in Review
2012 was a great year for Alternative Control. Here are some of the highlights! We grew our readership A LOT — 33,000 pageviews this year, up from about 5,000 in 2011. So thank YOU for visiting our site! The most popular article, however, was written in 2011: Nicole Monroe’s “A Naked Day at the Beach.” … Continue reading 2012: A Year in Review
Endings: A New Beginning for The Curse of Her Flesh
The Curse of Her Flesh is back. After something of a hiatus, the central Connecticut metal band has returned to the scene with the release of Endings, a full-length album that features tracks from their 2010 EP as well as new material recorded earlier this year. Endings is all about feel: the band members’ varied… Continue reading Endings: A New Beginning for The Curse of Her Flesh