ControlState fans worldwide
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Thanks to the internet, and maybe the fact that you can download our album for free on this site, the ControlState fanbase is growing worldwide. To illustrate, below is Helga, a ControlState fan living in South-Africa.
Whilst we are having a very cold European winter, Helga is enjoying nice and sunny weather in Johannesburg, as it's summer over there right now!
Click the picture to zoom. Notice that Helga is wearing our first edition ControlState T-shirt.
New year + contest
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Hey guys,
Another update. After all the partying on christmas and new year ControlState is getting ready for a busy 2010. Right now, Pie and Bram are studying, trying to lift up the average IQ of the band to 80. Meanwhile, the other guys are preparing new songs. Sertn is producing so many new songs that my new 500GB hard disk is going to explode. I hope you keep in mind that you can download our new album on this website. See you in 2010 at one of our gigs!
We also would like to request your support in trying to send us to Metalfest in Austria in May. The bands with the most votes will be able to play at this cool festival. All you have to do is give us your vote. (see the instructions on the banner below)
Voting ends January 31st, so you'll need to be quick.
Thanks for helping us out!
ControlState 
Site update
Monday, November 16, 2009
After some very busy weeks, we've finally found some time to write you a message. Our two release shows in Ieper and Gent were a big success. We'd like to thank everyone who joined us and gave us two nights to remember. Everyone who can share photos or videos or the show with us, be free to send them to controlstate@gmail.com.
Also check out the new site layout. All credits to our webbeast Lucas!! Everyone who bought the cd can log in on the fan area, if you did not buy the cd, you can download it, but you will miss out on the fan area. We've added a guestbook to post all your comments.
Be sure to check out our new shows. We're still looking for some stages to destroy, if you know one in your area, please contact us!
See you on the next show!
"The Powerhouse" Release
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Hey guys!
After some sleepless nights and nightmares about Mobi running naked on stage we've finally managed to finish our songs for "The Powerhouse". While the pressing plant is doing a really good job we are proud to use the newest technologies and stream our music on myspace. This way you will be able to learn the songs and sing-alongs by heart for the release on the 10th of October! We are really hoping to see all of you guys there cause: We will supply you with METAL!
Greetings,
ControlState
More album news
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Everything is going nicely. After losing his golden metal hair, Pie is hoping to pass his exams with his new "hunk" look. Mobi and Miguel both got a little bit closer to their midlife crisis by turning 30. As for now, we are still hoping that Mobi passes his puberty.
Some great news from the ControlState camp. Last Friday we played our last show before the release of the new album. It was great, but this means the release is getting really close now. Expect a preview of the artwork soon and we are hoping that we'll be able to let you hear a first song in the second week of September. Maybe I can tell you these things already. The album will be called "The Powerhouse" and is going to supply you with metal. It will contain an intro and 9 songs. The album also features the song "Feed the fire" which you can hear in a live version on our youtube channel.
1. Plugin
2. Questions
3. Lust
4. Control
5. Divine Difference
6. Grief Process
7. Feed The Fire
8. The Heart Inside
9. Waiting for Godot
10. May The Weather Change Us
In the meanwhile we are working on the release show trying to rehearse as much as possible. We can already tell you the bands that will be playing: At Worlds End, Disorder, Open Sesame, From Almost The End and the almighty Spoil Engine! We expect you to be there on the 10th of October.
And remember kids... always wear your helmet!
Summer plans
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Hey guys!
We're back, and better than ever! Last month we've been busy finishing our recordings. Next week the recordings will take the internet boat to Sweden to be mixed by Trille Traumatized. He will use some special ingredients and spice them up with some real metal from the dark world of metalminions. We're psyched about the recordings, I hope you will be too! Last Saturday we played in the rain on Parsipop in Rumbeke. After almost a month and half break we've really enjoyed ourselves.
What are the other summer plans? After the recordings, we are starting the preparation for the release show on the 10th of October. Expect a show like you've never seen before. Keep in touch, cause soon we will announce the name of the album, and hit you with our first promotional machine.
Have a great summer, I'm sure ours will be!
Update: you can now view a song of the new album recorded in HD quality at Parsipop on our youtube channel: ControlState - Feed The Fire
Hollywood Sampler
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
So last two weekends ControlState played their last two shows before the summer. As for now, evil long-haired metalmaster Pie will be locking himself up for four weeks studying the darkest history of metal and of course some other scientifical stuff. The rest of ControlState will be finishing some studio work hoping to finish it in time! Plans are made for the artwork, and we've already decided the name.
Some great news! ControlState is conquering Hollywood by being part of the sampler "Kill City 14" released under the label "272 records". It contains the song "The Heart Inside" and can be bought on Amazon
Stay tuned for some more news about our new album!
Sunrockrally report and new wallpapers
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Hell yeah! At Sunrockrally in Heist, we were chosen first by the jury. Unfortunately we ended second overall though. We want to thank all the people who came out especially for us!!
Before we take a little showbreak (because dirty old Pie has to study) we will be playing 2 more shows: our first headline show in Poperinge, and Kantinefest in De Panne. We all want to invite you to come and party with us! Check the shows section for more info.
Cyborg Mobi kicks ass! He made a bunch of wallpapers. You can find them in the Media section. Now you can pimp your pc with our ugly faces!!!
ControlState album
Thursday, April 30, 2009
We have some great news. Our first album is almost finished. By October, we're gonna torture your ears!
There will be 9 songs on it and a couple of extras. A special release show will take place the 10th of October. So lock that date, because you just can't miss such a party!
More info coming soon!
In the meantime, Lucas is still updating our site. From now on you can find the lyrics of our promo on our discography page and check all of our past shows.
In the near future you can also expect to see the first series of photos. A big thanks to the webbeast!
Last week, we had a blast @ Vooruit in Ghent. Thanks for your support which lead us to the second place in the audience voting! Tomorrow, we're playing for a spot on Sunrock 2009 next to Maroon, Anchor and others.
There are more new shows added too so feel free to check us out!
New banner online
Monday, March 16, 2009
We have created a new banner for our upcoming show on Saturday the 28th of March. We're participating in the Wacken Metal Battle, which is a contest in which the winner will compete against other Belgian bands to win a spot to play at Wacken Open Air 2009 in Germany. We're also inviting all our fans to join us in Ostend the 28th to support & vote for ControlState. The show will be at the OHK in Ostend, Christinastraat 59.
Please support us by placing this banner on your website, myspace, forum... (use the following url to link the banner : http://users.telenet.be/mobi666/control ... rshows.gif )
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