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Scorpion Child Debut “Be the Snake” Video, Discuss ‘HIM and Sisters of Mercy trying to play Judas Priest’ Sound of New LP

Music
February 13, 2025

On a gray, overcast winter Friday in Austin – Super Bowl weekend and still 70 degrees easy – trucks encircle the Crow’s Nest like Stephen King filming Maximum Overdrive. Scorpion Child himself, frontman Aryn Jonathan Black, pulls up near 10 a.m. in a flurry of… Read More »Scorpion Child Debut “Be the Snake” Video, Discuss ‘HIM and Sisters of Mercy trying to play Judas Priest’ Sound of New LP

Album Review: Heartworms – ‘Glutton for Punishment’

Music
February 13, 2025

Heartworms, the solo project of Jojo Orme, emerged from South London’s post-punk scene with the help of her legendary producer […] The post Album Review: Heartworms – ‘Glutton for Punishment’ appeared first on The Alternative.

Avowed Review

Games
February 13, 2025

RPG fans are feasting. Following the launch of the incredible Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed is almost the complete opposite of Warhorse Studio’s Bohemian epic. And that’s exactly what many players are looking for. Avowed Review Avowed promises a refined, orchestrated role-playing experience,… Read More »Avowed Review

Splitgate 2 Open Alpha Beginning February 27

Games
February 13, 2025

The team at 1047 Games has revealed the PC and console open alpha for their portal-jumping FPS Splitgate 2, which is slated to kick off February 27. Set to run from February 27 through March 2, the Splitgate 2 Open Alpha will be held on… Read More »Splitgate 2 Open Alpha Beginning February 27

Song Premiere: Olivia’s World – “Empresário”

Music
February 13, 2025

Ahead of the release of their new record Greedy & gorgeous, Australian dolewave pop band Olivia’s World is premiering their […] The post Song Premiere: Olivia’s World – “Empresário” appeared first on The Alternative.