Misery Signals is a stand-out band for me, and a bit of an enigma in my music collection. I really don’t find myself listening to their brand of metal that much, but I have a special appreciation for what they do. Let’s face it, the metalcore sound has been beat to death, with most of… Continue reading No Absence of Passion – A Review of Misery Signals’ Absent Light and Interview with Guitarist Greg Thomas
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Working Together: The Drummers Weigh In
A reader posed an interesting question to Alternative Control last week: what should the role of successful, established bands be in guiding younger bands that are coming onto the scene? And honestly, I didn’t know how to answer. First, what makes a band “successful” or “established”? Success for my own bands means that our friends… Continue reading Working Together: The Drummers Weigh In
The Zeitgeist of Dirges: A Review of Black Sabbath’s 13
Failure is often expected when a band attempts to rekindle past glory. You almost laugh when you hear news of a once highly respected and relevant band getting back together in attempt to get the creative juices flowing. This is usually because the band’s true intentions are financial. The members need more money to help… Continue reading The Zeitgeist of Dirges: A Review of Black Sabbath’s 13
Interview with Singer-Songwriter John Fannon
Alternative Control recently had the opportunity to talk with guitarist, songwriter, and Emmy Award-winning audio engineer John Fannon, formerly of the classic rock band New England. Here’s what the Massachusetts musician had to say about the new solo project he’s working on… Enjoy! What inspired you to return to the music scene as a… Continue reading Interview with Singer-Songwriter John Fannon
It’s About Damn Time: Free Downloads of Quality Control Volume 1, Tracks 1-6
Teachers have a lot of drinking to catch up on over summer vacation… But at long last, here are free downloads of Quality Control Volume 1, tracks 1-6. Betcha never heard of Crawling Chaos… 1. 1942 by Black Table This New York/New Jersey metal band has been a favorite of Alternative Control for some… Continue reading It’s About Damn Time: Free Downloads of Quality Control Volume 1, Tracks 1-6
Okay, We’re Not Hungover Anymore: Free Downloads of Quality Control Volume 1, Tracks 7-12
Here’s a diverse batch of tunes from Quality Control Volume 1 — download away! 7. The Human Burden by Replacire “…From the very beginning of their set, all I could see was hair. Seriously, pretty much all of the members must have had ten pounds of hair between them. Their synchronized head banging made… Continue reading Okay, We’re Not Hungover Anymore: Free Downloads of Quality Control Volume 1, Tracks 7-12
It’s Here! Free Downloads of Quality Control Volume 1: Tracks 13-17
As car CD players are become a thing of the past and boomboxes take their place in ancient history, Alternative Control has no choice but to forge into the future. Below, please find FREE DOWNLOADS of tracks 13-17 on Quality Control Volume 1, along with information about each band. Thank you for supporting local music!