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Sometimes the rock world can get noisy, and we don’t just mean in decibels or fuzz. Often the signal-to-noise ratio is more noise than signal. But no worries; we read, listen to and watch everything so we can sort it for you. Here are some of our favorite new songs and videos of April 2014. […]

William Control The Neuromancer It’s been two years since William Control (né Wil Francis) abandoned sweaty teen-male circle-pits with Aiden in pursuit of an audience populated by new-gen Goths and electro-rockers. That’s a scene that doesn’t have a whole lot of talismans to hold onto (Decades-old Depeche Mode singles? Blaqk Audio?), and on his fourth […]

William Control's The Neuromancer is finally set for release next week on April 4, much to the relief of long-awaiting fans who originally expected it last year prior to his announcement that the album would be delayed to make it the best it could be. Granted, they had Control's short novel Revelator Book One: The Neuromancer and a few tours to […]

William Control is preparing to release his new album, The Neuromancer, on April 4. Pre-orders are available here. A new lyric video for “Illuminator” recently premiered on Under The Gun. The track features Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack. Fans can check out the video below. Leave us a comment with your thoughts! Control will […]

Fearless Vampire Killers (one of AP’s 100 bands you needed to know in 2013) will unite with Dead for the Cabin Fever Tour, a 9-date UK run beginning April 13 in Exeter through April 30 in London. Tickets are on sale now at the band’s official site. You can check out the full list of […]

After delaying the release of his new album last year, William Control has confirmed that he will release The Neuromancer on April 4. Pre-orders for the album will be available this Thursday at 4 p.m. EST. Control also told fans to stay tuned for some promo videos coming over the next few weeks. The Neuromancer will […]

Fearless Vampire Killers recently spent time in studio recording their new album with William Control as producer. We sat the band and Wil down for a chat to get to know FVK–who were among our 100 Bands You Need To Know last year–and to see what they have in store for 2014.

New Years Day have announced that they will be hitting the road with William Control and Combichrist on The We Love Tour. The band can also be heard on several episodes of this season’s Warped Roadies—you can catch the show Wednesday nights on Fuse. New Years Day released their latest album, Victim To Villain, earlier this year on Century Media Records.  […]

William Control wrote a letter on his website stating that the release of his new album, The Neuromancer has been delayed. Control apologizes to his fans and gives them an ultimatum for those who pre-ordered his album and gives the expected release to be sometime in March. The letter reads as follows:  “Beloved Reader, As most […]

William Control has announced his Revel Without A Cause headlining tour with support from Davey Suicide and Fearless Vampire Killers. Pre-orders for Control's new book and upcoming studio album are available on Big Cartel. He's currently opening for the Used on a tour that begins tonight. Tour Dates: 11/6 – DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA  11/7 – Roxy Theatre – […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Halloween is approaching, the AP kitchen is stacked with skeletons wielding candy (pictured), seasonal shops and vintage stores are opening their doors to the costume-seeking and we’re all prepping for our grand disguise on devil’s night. Unless, of course, you follow the “Halloween every day” philosophy like […]

The Used released a music video for their new track “Quixotica” debuting from their recent EP The Ocean of the Sky. The band will be on tour with William Control throughout October. October 15 – Fresno, CA – Strummer's October 16 – Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades October 17 – Pomona, CA – LA […]

William Control is set to release 100 additional pre-sale copies of his new book “Revelator” this Friday, September 13. With the overwhelming response of his first pre-order, selling out in five days, Control has responded to his fans’ eagerness with another set of copies of his first publication. On his website, Control mentions that this offer […]

The Used have announced that they will tour the U.S. west this October with support from William Control, who recently announced his own North American headlining tour. Tickets go onsale this friday, September 6 at 12 p.m. PST via the Used's website.  View the dates below:  October 15 – Fresno, CA – Strummer's October 16 – […]

William Control has announced his fall, North American Revel Without A Cause tour, which will feature Fearless Vampire Killers and Davey Suicide as support.  Control is set to tour in support of his upcoming novella series Revelator, the first edition of which is available to preorder now.The tour also marks the first ever U.S. run for FVK. VIP Ticket […]

In his latest letter to fans, William Control has announced that he has written a short novel detailing the “backstory into the nihilism and self-deprecating inner monologue of William Control.”  William Control, in addition to being the name of Wil Francis' solo project, is a fictional character, representing the darker side of himself. He notes that […]

We’ve counted down awesome musician movie appearances and have given you our guide to hosting the ultimate rock ’n’ roll movie night, and in this week’s playlist, we’re showcasing some of our top picks in the motion picture soundtrack world.Whether they were made specifically for the movie or are simply highly associated with it, these […]

Fearless Vampire Killers, who are among our 100 Bands You Need To Know this year, have announced that they will enter the studio next month to record with William Control on board as producer. “I only get involved in projects that I am truly excited about and I have to be inspired by the artist […]