Listening Lately: Bethlehem, Rammstein, Saint Ripper, and More

Hi, friends.  Today’s column will take a different format from previous Listening Latelys, but you guys can handle it. Last weekend, Owl Maker played a show up in Salem (awesome!) with Dust Prophet, Sisters of Shaddowwe, and Saint Ripper.  Let me tell you, they do not fool around in the Salem scene.  Every goth young… Continue reading Listening Lately: Bethlehem, Rammstein, Saint Ripper, and More

NERD TALK with DUST PROPHET

Hailing from Manchester, New Hampshire, apocalyptic stoner rockers Dust Prophet came together in 2018 as the project of longtime friends and musical collaborators Sarah Wappler and Otto Kinzel.  Soon joined by fellow scene veterans Heather Lynn and Marc Brennan, the band shifted into high gear writing music — and some of that music will be featured on Alternative Control’s upcoming compilation, Volume Doom… Continue reading NERD TALK with DUST PROPHET

Who’s Invited to the Bunker? An Apocalyptic Interview with Dust Prophet

Hailing from Manchester, New Hampshire, hard rockers Dust Prophet have released one single and seem about ready to take over New England.  Enticed by the blend of doom, stoner rock, and metal that they were able to pack into “The Big Lie,” I asked the band if they’d be willing to share it with Alternative… Continue reading Who’s Invited to the Bunker? An Apocalyptic Interview with Dust Prophet

Listening Lately: MOTHER FEATHER, YEAR OF THE COBRA, 1476, and DUST PROPHET

We’re barely into November and it’s already a great month for music!  As the days grow shorter, I’ll decorate with sound to raise my spirits…. …and Mother Feather is the perfect band to combat the end of daylight savings time.  This Brooklyn outfit is by far the most colorful band on Metal Blade, and probably… Continue reading Listening Lately: MOTHER FEATHER, YEAR OF THE COBRA, 1476, and DUST PROPHET