EP Review: DIALITH, Atrophy

by Nikita Alekseyevich Khrenov My how fast two years fly by, seems like just last week I received my copy of Dialith’s debut album Extinction Six in the mail. This Connecticut power quartet now graces us with the first of three EP’s: Atrophy. The band is well versed and capable in their craft, with their… Continue reading EP Review: DIALITH, Atrophy

Track Premiere: “Circling the Belt of Orion” (Alattia Remix) by ALPHA BOÖTIS

You’ve heard of Alien Ant Farm… But have you heard of Alpha Boötis? Following the release of their EP Stowaway Ants in December 2020, which tells the story of ants who snuck onto a space mission, this synthwave project continues their interstellar journey with the upcoming album Jump to Alpha Boötis. Alternative Control is excited… Continue reading Track Premiere: “Circling the Belt of Orion” (Alattia Remix) by ALPHA BOÖTIS

Music News: LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE Releases “Poisoned”

From the PR wire: “Poisoned” is the fifth single released from Ludovico Technique’s forthcoming full-length album Haunted People. The project fuses gothic aesthetics with their music combining metal and industrial aspects with goth. Delving into intense and deeply personal themes, their music explores the human condition, personal self-expression, and dealing with mental health issues. Ben… Continue reading Music News: LUDOVICO TECHNIQUE Releases “Poisoned”

Album Premiere: WORLD WITHOUT END, AN UNDERGROUND TRIBUTE TO SAMHAIN

Ah, Danzig. What can you say about one of heavy music’s most recognizable voices and curious characters? Welp, Black Donut Records says that Danzig’s mid-80s band Samhain is seriously underrated — and sought out to amplify this band with the twelve-track album World Without End: An Underground Tribute to Samhain. Formed in 1983 after Danzig… Continue reading Album Premiere: WORLD WITHOUT END, AN UNDERGROUND TRIBUTE TO SAMHAIN

Inbox Gems: GORGE, MOURN THE LIGHT, BOOZEWA, ROCK ME AMADEUS, and PISTOL BEAUTY

How’s that for a long title? In today’s edition of Inbox Gems, we’ll take a look at some recent releases and music news… First up: Village Raid, released by the Connecticut doom band Gorge on June 21. Gorge’s music has a theme of Native American history; this album hones in on Metacomet, the Wampanoag chief… Continue reading Inbox Gems: GORGE, MOURN THE LIGHT, BOOZEWA, ROCK ME AMADEUS, and PISTOL BEAUTY

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Album Review: Hexenzirkel by TOMMY CONCRETE (Trepanation Recordings)

Edinburgh’s Tomas Pattison, otherwise known as Tommy Concrete, has never stayed with one style for very long. Over the past 20 years, he has released a plethora of solo records in genres ranging from trip hop to prog to black metal. Tommy was also once a member of punk legends The Exploited, and has played… Continue reading Album Review: Hexenzirkel by TOMMY CONCRETE (Trepanation Recordings)