Concert Review William Control – Munich, Backstage/Werk, 11/24/2014, Contributed by Alexandra

 

Contributed by Alexandra

Going through concert announcements a few weeks ago, I spotted William Control playing in Munich. Unfortunately not a headliner tour, but some acts you just need to see live any opportunity you can get. It was William Control’s first time in Germany with this project. Last time was seven years ago with Aiden.

That evening he opened for Combichrist. As it is common in Munich and probably some others places too, the room’s not really crowded, when the opening act gets on stage. I couldn’t say how many people really heard of William Control before. If they’d known more about him, there definitely would’ve been more people at the beginning of his show.

He started the set with ‘All due restraint’ from the 2010 released album ‘Noir’. Throughout the show he played songs from all his albums ‘Novus Ordo seclorum’, ‘Hate culture’ and ‘Neuromancer’. William was constantly moving around on stage, throwing and catching his mic or circling it around his neck. No standstill whatsoever. It’s fun to watch and the songs he chose invited the audience to sing along, which they even did at some point (not really loud, but I saw them singing) and believe me, the audience of this city is really hard to get that far, esp. when they’re just introduced to someone that night.  I’d have loved to hear much more, but you always meet twice in life, so there I’m hoping for a 2^nd time. Hopefully in 2015! I missed the song ‘Illuminator’ that evening, in fact one of my fave songs of the current record ‘Neuromancer’. All in due time I guess.

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William was at the merch table after the show to talk to fans, autograph stuff and take pictures. Chances to meet bands after the shows are rare these days, so it was really nice he took some time to hang out.

European tour ends December 20^th after an almost two-month period.

Set-list:

• All due restraint
• Beautiful Loser
• Strangers
• Price we pay
• New world order
• Revelator
• Razors Edge
• I’m only human sometimes

– Alexandra

Interview with William Control in San Francisco with Music Junkie Press

 

Information & Links:

• Website:  www.williamcontrol.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/williamcontrolofficial
• Twitter:  www.twitter.com/williamcontrol
• Youtube: ww.youtube.com/user/Iamwilliamcontrol

Ashestoangels release video for Heavy Words and Hollow Bones

Our favorite Gothic Punk Rock band Ashestoangels have released another video from their album, Horror Cult. This time it is for their song, Heavy Words and Hollow Bones. Check it out here:

The video really has me excited to see them live! It really gives you a taste of what it would be like to catch their highly energetic sets!  Crilly says, “We spent the summer out on the road and we took along a couple of friends to film it. We tried to put together a video that captures how much fun those shows were. This is one of our favourite songs to play from the new record and I think we’ve made a video that does it justice.” .

If you don’t already have it, be sure to pick up Horror Cult. It is an amazing album from start to finish. Beware, this album will definitely haunt you but in a GOOD WAY! I love it! This is they type of album that you will play from start to finish and find yourself with it on repeat.

 

Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news.

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashestoangels
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashes_to_angels

HERE IT IS! Ashestoangels release anticipated album album Horror Cult

Today is the day for the release by Gothic Punk Rock band Ashestoangels of their album, Horror Cult. This album is amazing from start to finish. There is no better day to release this musical gem than Halloween. It is like all the ghosts and spirits are ready to rise from the dead and rock out in appreciation for this music. Beware, this album will definitely haunt you but in a GOOD WAY! I love it! Today they have released another video. This time for their song, Bury Us In Black. Crilly had this to say about the song, Bury Us In Black” is one of the most personal songs on the record; I wrote it at a real low point. When I wrote those words and those chords I didn’t know if anything I ever wrote was going to make it out in a song. But I guess it didn’t matter much, I had to get it on the page. Made me feel better. If anyone can find some kind of solace in my words then I guess it was all worth it. Check out the video here:

The next video to check out is for Run.  About the new video,  “We set out to just make a straight performance video for this song, but when we arrived at the location it just spiraled out of control. Before we knew it we were sharpening sickle and chasing the residents around the farm with an axe. As you do. Maybe we watch too many horror movies…:  .Check out the new video here:

In case you missed the first two videos, check them out below:

The first is Six Six Six and Crilly explains,  “It’s been a while since we’ve released anything new so we knew we had to deliver something intense. The song is like a prelude to the whole album, it’s frantic and energetic and the video is a visual representation of that. We didn’t want to distract with a storyline, just the four of us in a room letting the world know we are back and ready to take this thing to the next level.”  Check out the video here:

The next video is for Still Dead and Crilly had this to say about it, “A big part of what makes us Ashestoangels is the contrasts within our music. Still Dead is like a counterpoint to the heavier moments, a respite from the speed and aggression. Lyrically this song is very important to me and I think the change of pace lets the words take centre stage.” Check it out here:

I am completely loving these tracks and when you pick up the new album, you will be blown away but the rest. They definitely have a complete album with 10 varied songs that give a complete punk rock attitude wrapped in a goth vibe.  It doesn’t isolate itself by being boxed in to a particular genre so you will find a wide variety of fans appreciate this album. Make sure to check out the song, Living Hell which features William Control who also produced the album. Mary Jane Kelly and 666 are a couple of my faves and have the perfect anthemic punk styles and I swear they will have you infected with energy. I love the punk angst vocals in Heavy Words as it unleashes the contained rage! Still Dead brings a great mysterious alternative rock vibe alive and I love the basslines. There is not one track on there that I don’t absolutely love. This is they type of album that you will play from start to finish and find yourself with it on repeat.

Make sure to pick up Horror Cult available on iTunes and Amazon.  The band is planning on releasing a total of 10 videos from the new album so stay tuned. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news.   Ashestoangels will be playing tonight at The Arches in Conventry UK. What an amazing show that will be especially on the release night of this album. I bet the energy in the venue will be alive with music as well as spirits and ghosts.

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashestoangels
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashes_to_angels

Ashestoangels release another new music videos from upcoming album Horror Cult

Gothic Punk Rock band Ashestoangels from the UK have released another music video for their song Run which is off their upcoming album, Horror Cult which was produced by William Control. About the new video,  “We set out to just make a straight performance video for this song, but when we arrived at the location it just spiraled out of control. Before we knew it we were sharpening sickle and chasing the residents around the farm with an axe. As you do. Maybe we watch too many horror movies…:  .Check out the new video here:

In case you missed the first two videos, check them out below:

The first is Six Six Six and Crilly explains,  “It’s been a while since we’ve released anything new so we knew we had to deliver something intense. The song is like a prelude to the whole album, it’s frantic and energetic and the video is a visual representation of that. We didn’t want to distract with a storyline, just the four of us in a room letting the world know we are back and ready to take this thing to the next level.”  Check out the video here:

The next video is for Still Dead and Crilly had this to say about it, “A big part of what makes us Ashestoangels is the contrasts within our music. Still Dead is like a counterpoint to the heavier moments, a respite from the speed and aggression. Lyrically this song is very important to me and I think the change of pace lets the words take centre stage.” Check it out here:

I am completely loving these tracks and can’t wait for the release of the new album, Horror Cult which is appropriately set for October 31st. You can pre-order the album by visiting here: http://ashestoangels.bigcartel.com/product/ashestoangels-horror-cult.  The band is planning on releasing a total of 10 videos from the new album so stay tuned. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news.   I will leave you with their upcoming tour dates in the UK for the Halloween Cult Tour.

~ Marisol

Tour Dates:

• Oct 16 – Pontypridd @ Clwb Y Bont
• Oct 17 – Cheltenham @ Hillview Commie
• Oct 19 – Tunbridge Wells @ Forum
• Oct 20 – Manchester @ Satan’s Hollow
• Oct 21 – Leeds @ Key Club
• Oct 22 – Sheffield @ Corporation
• Oct 23 – Glasgow @ Shadow Sound Live
• Oct 24 – Dundee @ The Shore
• Oct 25 – Newcastle @ Think Tank
• Oct 26 – Doncaster @ Diamond Lounge
• Oct 27 – Plymouth @ Tiki Bar
• Oct 30 – Bristol @ Tunnels
• Oct 31 – Coventry @ The Arches
• Nov 01 – London @ The Dome (with Fearless Vampire Killers)

Information & Links:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashestoangels
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashes_to_angels

Ashestoangels release two new music videos from upcoming album Horror Cult

The first time I heard about the Gothic Punk Rock band Ashestoangels from the UK was during my interview with William Control earlier this year. He was telling us about how he had been working with Ashestoangels producing their upcoming album, Horror Cult. I have been excited for it’s release and am pleased to announce that they have released two new music videos for songs from their upcoming album.

The first is Six Six Six and Crilly explains,  “It’s been a while since we’ve released anything new so we knew we had to deliver something intense. The song is like a prelude to the whole album, it’s frantic and energetic and the video is a visual representation of that. We didn’t want to distract with a storyline, just the four of us in a room letting the world know we are back and ready to take this thing to the next level.”  Check out the video here:

The next video is for Still Dead and Crilly had this to say about it, “A big part of what makes us Ashestoangels is the contrasts within our music. Still Dead is like a counterpoint to the heavier moments, a respite from the speed and aggression. Lyrically this song is very important to me and I think the change of pace lets the words take centre stage.” Check it out here:

I am completely loving these tracks and can’t wait for the release of the new album, Horror Cult which is appropriately set for October 31st. The band is planning on releasing a total of 10 videos from the new album so stay tuned. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news.   I will leave you with their upcoming tour dates in the UK for the Halloween Cult Tour.

~ Marisol

Tour Dates:

• Oct 16 – Pontypridd @ Clwb Y Bont
• Oct 17 – Cheltenham @ Hillview Commie
• Oct 19 – Tunbridge Wells @ Forum
• Oct 20 – Manchester @ Satan’s Hollow
• Oct 21 – Leeds @ Key Club
• Oct 22 – Sheffield @ Corporation
• Oct 23 – Glasgow @ Shadow Sound Live
• Oct 24 – Dundee @ The Shore
• Oct 25 – Newcastle @ Think Tank
• Oct 26 – Doncaster @ Diamond Lounge
• Oct 27 – Plymouth @ Tiki Bar
• Oct 30 – Bristol @ Tunnels
• Oct 31 – Coventry @ The Arches
• Nov 01 – London @ The Dome (with Fearless Vampire Killers)

Information & Links:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashestoangels
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashes_to_angels

 

 

William Control releases music video for Price We Pay

 

We recently brought you our review of William Control‘s spectacular album, The Neuromancer. You can check that out  our album review here. The album has been having great success, The Neuromancer which is a prelude previous works; Hate Culture, Noir and Silentium Amoris and all tell the tale of the nihilistic suicidal William Control.  If you don’t have it yet, pick it up…. Three Words….. Cinematic Musical Masterpiece! Today William released a music video for his second single off the album and is Price We Pay. Check it out here:

 

William just finished up The We Love Tour with Combichrist and New Years Day. We had the chance to catch him as he played at Slim’s in San Francisco. William came out to a packed crowd at Slim’s and delivered a full intense high energy set that had everyone dancing around in musical bliss. He was incredible as his charismatic personality held the audience captive and his vocals filled mesmerized the crowd. His stage presence is one of the best and through his performance you are whisked away on the melodic journey of William Control. Everyone in the crowd was on their feet, responding to his every command as we danced and sang along to every song. Ash Costello of New Year’s Day came out and performed a couple songs with William and it was one amazing night in San Francisco.  It was truly magical and I can’t wait for his return this Fall.

We had the chance to chat with William before his set and are pleased to bring you that interview here:

 

Check out the slideshow of Rockin Ryan photos from the set at Slim’s here:

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I hope you have your copy of The Neuromancer and if not, pick it up!!!! So make sure to visit William Control’s social media sites so you can stay up to date on the latest information.  I will leave you with a tribute video from Rockin Ryan which includes photos and footage of William’s last show here in San Francisco at the DNA Lounge.

~ Marisol

 

Information & Links:

• Website:  www.williamcontrol.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/williamcontrolofficial
• Twitter:  www.twitter.com/williamcontrol
• Youtube: ww.youtube.com/user/Iamwilliamcontrol

Interview with William Control as he stops in San Francisco for the We Love Tour

 

What a week it has been. Last night we caught up with William Control as he came into San Francisco for his stop on the We Love our with New Year’s Day and Combichrist at Slim’s.  William has been having great success with the release of his album, The Neuromancer which is a prelude previous works; Hate Culture, Noir and Silentium Amoris and all tell the tale of the nihilistic suicidal William Control. You can check out our review of the album here. If you don’t have it yet, pick it up…. Three Words….. Cinematic Musical Masterpiece! We had the chance to chat with William before his set and are pleased to bring you that interview here:

 

William came out to a packed crowd at Slim’s and delivered a full intense high energy set that had everyone dancing around in musical bliss. He was incredible as his charismatic personality held the audience captive and his vocals filled mesmerized the crowd. His stage presence is one of the best and through his performance you are whisked away on the melodic journey of William Control. Everyone in the crowd was on their feet, responding to his every command as we danced and sang along to every song. Ash Costello of New Year’s Day came out and performed a couple songs with William and it was one amazing night in San Francisco.  It was truly magical and I can’t wait for his return this Fall.   Check out the slideshow of Rockin Ryan photos from the set at Slim’s here:

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There are a couple more weeks left of the We Love Tour and make sure you check out the following dates so you can enjoy the cinematic music of William Control. William has also announced his UK/Euro tour, “The Punishment Tour” Check the dates below as well.

 

I hope you have your copy of The Neuromancer and if not, pick it up!!!! So make sure to visit William Control’s social media sites so you can stay up to date on the latest information.  I will leave you with a tribute video from Rockin Ryan which includes photos and footage of William’s last show here in San Francisco at the DNA Lounge.

~ Marisol

 

 

Information & Links:

• Website:  www.williamcontrol.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/williamcontrolofficial
• Twitter:  www.twitter.com/williamcontrol
• Youtube: ww.youtube.com/user/Iamwilliamcontrol

 

William Control delivers a cinematic musical masterpiece with Neuromancer

What began as a side project of Wil Francis as he embarked to create an outlet of music which was quite different than that of Aiden. With that, William Control was born and I am glad that it grew with a magical life of it’s own and became his focus, hence I will refer to Wil Francis as William Control.

Out NOW! The release of William Control‘s latest album, Neuromancer. If you are familiar with William Control, this album is the prelude to his previous works; Hate Culture, Noir and Silentium Amoris which all tell the tale of the nihilistic suicidal William Control. It all started with Hate Culture where the young man embarks on a last night of sex, sin and debauchery before he attempts to kill himself. How did this man get this way? What brought him to that edge? What is his story of how he became the screw up that he is?  Well, that is where Neuromancer comes in. This album is a prelude to Hate Culture and you are able to really get to know the inner works and thoughts of the William Control character.

What you are treated to is the exceptional songwriting of William as he takes you into the realms of dark romanticism through his darkwave/ electronica goth music.  It truly creates a cinematic tale through the dark tones, captivating synth work, scintillating electro beats and vocals that could quite possibly give you shivers. William’s voice can take you from vulnerable, seductive, powerful, commanding, despair to bliss. He has such an amazing depth of range through his tones that he paints a picture with his words.

The album starts off with a spoken word introduction as you prepare to join William on his journey. Adore has great dark tones as William professes his love for a woman, a love so deep that he is just trapped in her. He can’t escape, nor does he want to, he wants to be with her wholly and needs her acceptance. The album continues to take you on how he begins down the dark path that led him to that night in Hate Culture. Illuminator has a haunting choir and then transitions into a faster catchy electro beat and then features Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides) as he narrates the story.

Passengers is a deep dark ballad on the piano that highlights William’s mesmerizing vocals. The emotionally driven lyrics create a feel as if his heart has been cut open and it’s his love and feelings are bleeding through. It is one of my favorite songs on the album. Where the Angels Burn is another favorite as it brings the story/album to an end with vocals that highlight loneliness and despair. The song ends with the character’s spoken word declaration for his love and creates such a haunting vibe that is intensely moving! It makes me want to start the album all over again.

It is a story that I want you to experience for yourself. Each song can be played individually and enjoyed on it’s own musical merit. With music reminiscent of early Depeche Mode, Sisters of Mercy or New Order, William in no way imitates, since he has created his own unique style that I have grown to love. There is no denying the excellent songwriting of Wil Francis as he brings to life William Control through his words and music.  I would hope that you listen to the album from start to finish and enjoy the cinematic musical masterpiece which is Neuromancer.

So, make sure to pick up your copy of Neuromancer and also check the tour dates below so you can catch William Control live on The WE Love Tour with Combichrist and New Years Day. We hope to bring you an interview with William Control from the upcoming San Francisco show.

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Website:  www.williamcontrol.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/williamcontrolofficial
• Twitter:  www.twitter.com/williamcontrol
• Youtube: ww.youtube.com/user/Iamwilliamcontrol

NEW TOUR 2014: COMBICHRIST with William Control and New Years Day!

Combichrist

William Control

New Years Day

We have just received the dates for the upcoming tour for Combichrist “The We Love Tour” with special guest William Control and New Year’s Day!  The tour is set to start off on April 3rd in Charlotte, NC and you can check the other dates below:

I am not surprised to see William Control and Combichrist on tour together since when we saw William Control play in San Francisco last month for “The Revel Without a Cause Tour” at the DNA Lounge, Combichrist was hitting the stage downstairs at the DNA Lounge on the same night!  You can check out our coverage of William Control from that tour here.  You can also check out a tribute video that Rockin Ryan put together which includes footage and photos from the San Francisco show:

 

Combichrist has their new album WE LOVE YOU set for a March 2014 release and everyone is excited for this one! You can pre-order William Control’s upcoming album, Neuromancer which is set for a March 2014 release here. Also you can pick up New Years Day’s album Victim to Villain which is out now on Itunes which was released earlier this year.  For now, visit the social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news from these bands. 

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Website for Combichrist: http://www.combichrist.com/
• Website for William Control:  http://williamcontrol.com/
• Facebook for Combichrist: https://www.facebook.com/combichrist
• Facebook for William Control: https://www.facebook.com/williamcontrolofficial
• Facebook for New Years Day: https://www.facebook.com/nydrock
• Twitter for Combichrist: https://twitter.com/combichristarmy
• Twitter for William Control:  https://twitter.com/williamcontrol
• Twitter for New Years Day: https://twitter.com/NYDrock
• Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/Iamwilliamcontrol

 

William Control’s “Revel Without a Cause” Tour is one not to be MISSED!

Last night was the first night for the Revel Without a Cause Tour by William Control and I have been counting the days to this one! I have been looking forward to this tour since it’s announcement and William Control once again exceeded my expectations. We got to the show in time to see Fearless Vampire Killers from England and Davey Suicide. Both were amazing sets!  Every time I have seen him perform, whether with Aiden or with Black Veil Brides on their tour, he puts on a climatic performance.

Being the first show of the tour always can put performers in a rough position as they test out their material, set and also have to deal with what the nightclub’s issues might be. They were performing in the upstairs stage of the DNA Lounge in San Francisco and that always brings challenges to artists with the sound issues as well as space limitations.  When William performed all that was a distant memory because you could not help but be energized by him. He literally empowers everyone in the crowd and you can’t help but feel the most alive you have ever been.

The Sun is a magical thing, it gives life, energy, power and you can’t live without it. William Control is like the sound of sun, as he brings everyone to life with his music. He literally feeds your soul and makes your heart dance. It is absolutely a captivating performance that you CANNOT MISS. If you are looking for that one tour that you will remember, this is that one. Whatever you have going on in your life, struggles, obstacles, or suffering, when you are listening to William Control nothing else matters and those things all fade away. We had an amazing time at the show and I hope you can catch the “Revel Without a Cause” Tour. All the three bands on this tour, Fearless Vampire Killers, Davey Suicide and Willaim Control will give you an experience that you will not forget. You can check out this Tribute Video made by Rockin Ryan which includes some footage and photos of last night’s performances as well as an earlier one this year.

 

Check out the tour dates listed below and also head over to William Control’s website to pre-order his new album, The Neuromancer which is set for a December release. You can check out photos from last night’s set of William Control below as well. I have also included his video for one of my favorite songs of his “Kiss Me Judas”

~ Marisol

 

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Information & Links:

• Website: http://williamcontrol.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williamcontrolofficial
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/williamcontrol
• Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/Iamwilliamcontrol

Upcoming Tour Dates: 

• Thurs Nov 7 @ The Roxy (Hollywood, CA) + BUY TIX
• Fri Nov 8 @ Chain Reaction (Anaheim, CA) + BUY TIX
• Sat Nov 9 @ Vinyl (Las Vegas, NV) + BUY TIX 
• Sun Nov 10 @ The Nile (Mesa, AZ) + BUY TIX
• Wed Nov 13 @ The Korova (San Antonio, TX) + BUY TIX
• Thurs Nov 14 @ The Door (Dallas, TX) + BUY TIX 
• Fri Nov 15 @ The Studio, Warehouse Live (Houston, TX) + BUY TIX 
• Mon Nov 18 @ The Social, (Orlando, FL) + BUY TIX
• Tues Nov 19 @ The Masquerade (Atlanta, GA) + BUY TIX
• Wed Nov 20 @ Greene Street Club (Greensboro, NC) + BUY TIX
• Thurs Nov 21 @ Empire (Springfield, VA) + BUY TIX
• Fri Nov 22 @ STUDIO @ Webster Hall (New York, NY) + BUY TIX 
• Sat Nov 23 @ Middle East (Boston, MA) + BUY TIX
• Sun Nov 24 @ The Note (West Chester, PA) + BUY TIX 
• Mon Nov 25 @ Waiting Room (Buffalo, NY) + BUY TIX 
• Tues Nov 26 @ Agora Theatre & Ballroom (Cleveland, OH) + BUY TIX 
• Wed Nov 27 @ Bottom Lounge (Chicago, IL) + BUY TIX
• Thurs Nov 28 @ Hard Luck Bar (Toronto, CA) + BUY TIX
• Fri Nov 29 @ Pike Room @ The Crofoot (Pontiac, MI) + BUY TIX 
• Sat Nov 30 @ Emerson Theatre (Indianapolis, IN)
• Sun Dec 1 @ Pops (Sauget, IL) + BUY TIX
• Tues Dec 3 @ Moes (Englewood, CO) + BUY TIX
• Wed Dec 4 @ In the Venue  (Salt Lake City, UT)
• Sat Dec 7 @ El Corazon  (Seattle, WA)