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Working with the Pros, "Control the Chaos" Records at The Village!

There are a few times in a band's history that stand out as those major experiences that change everything. Most bands would agree that one of those moments is when you finally get into the recording studio to commit your tracks to a final piece of work to be proud of.

Although 'Control the Chaos' has been recording and releasing their own music since initial formation, they've always imagined setting foot in a major recording studio with engineering staff and a production team to oversee the project. That's why the guys were totally psyched when veteran producer/engineer, Dave Hampton presented the opportunity to record and mix their latest project at the legendary "Village" studios in Los Angeles, CA.

"We've recorded in the past. Mostly out of our Vegas place, on our own. Then we got the opportunity to work in the studio with Pat Kearney (from Henry Hanks and Lords of the North) up in Seattle. That was our first time working in a more structured production environment under someone else's direction. It was really cool to have Pat's insight and guidance, which readied the band for this opportunity at the Village," states Hector Gomez, drummer.

"You look at who's been at the Village, the projects that have come out of that studio and you get a little overwhelmed at first," added bassist CJ Hulet. "Every generation of hits is represented on those walls. Every legend, every genre. Just being in the hallways is inspirational."

As it states on the studio website:
In every decade since its founding, The Village has produced the favorite songs of that era, and as the look and sound of music changes, so does The Village. These days, you will find a diverse roster, with names like Lady Gaga, The Raconteurs, Weezer, B. B. King, The Pussycat Dolls and The Foo Fighters.


In addition to creating chart topping albums, The Village is well known for its impressive list of movie soundtracks. From The Bodyguard and Shawshank Redemption, to Wall-E and Walk The Line, we are equipped to handle any and all situations while also solving each and every need of our clients. Music is everywhere, but it sounds better in The Village.

Recording in the big room, "Studio D" - CTC will finally get to unleash their "Molten-Metal" style into an environment that has produced hit after hit, with aspirations of doing the same.

"This came together sooner than expected, so everyone's understandably excited. We're especially grateful to Dave Hampton and the folks at the Village including Jeff Greenberg and Tina Morris for helping us coordinate the session," said Ed Fassio, band Manager.

"This is new material, so it's gonna be intense...and a lot of fun," added Zach Fassio and Cody Davis.

Since 2008, Control the Chaos has been developing their unique blend of Heavy Metal into their own creation dubbed "Vegas Molten Metal". Acknowledged by the People's Choice for Best Teen Metal band in 2009 and Best Teen Band, All genres in 2010 by Vegas Rocks! Magazine, CTC embarked on their first self-managed, multi-state tour in June 2010 with performances across the west coast including opening for national headliners: Devil Driver, Kittie and Kataklysm during the six month excursion. Securing endorsements and sponsorships along the way, the band's homecoming show features a Charity event at Las Vegas metal shop, the Cheyenne Saloon with Century Media recording artists Warbringer on November 20, 2010.

The session at the Village will be the band's fourth recording project.

For additional information on "Control the Chaos" - visit them at:
www.myspace.com/controlthechaos7744
www.reverbnation.com/controlthechaos

For more info on "The Village" recording studios, visit:
www.villagestudios.com
(Studio images from The Village Studios official website)

For information on Dave Hampton, visit:
www.davehampton.com

Back in the Studio...Back to LA...

Had the opportunity to record with Pat Kearney (Henry Hanks, Lords of the North) in their downtown Seattle studio this weekend. It was a GREAT experience. The vibe and tone in the studio were incredible and we decided to lay down a few new tracks that we've never done before. This will be the basis for another upcoming CTC release (date TBA) full of some new styles and a few surprises.

It was cool to get out of the cabin for a little bit. Since our last show, everyone caught a nasty bug and we decided to lay low for the week until everyone fully recuperated. As of now, looks like everyone's on the mend although we're about 24 hours behind our plans to head back to LA. We'll most likely leave tomorrow evening or early Tuesday in preparation for our next gig in Hollywood. Pretty excited about that one - it's with Devil Driver and Kittie at the Key Club and it's all ages - so we're pretty sure that the show is gonna be packed by default.

Tonight? A quiet evening absorbing the MTV VMAs, a good night's sleep and then back to the road. Everyone's in good spirits. Sounds like Vegas is excited to have us come back soon. We'll have a show there on November 20th, so stay tuned.

Have some AWESOME news coming up on October 1st and 2nd, but we'll leave that for another post...

Inked!

All bands know that the best time to get tattoos is when you're on tour! And even better if you can find a cool shop that is willing to sponsor the band's ink work. That's why we were so excited when our original designer, Don Melendez informed us that his close friends over at Triple Crown Tattoo (in Bremerton, WA) were excited to come to our show, work with us and agree to sponsor and endorse our tattoo work for the band.

Accomplished artist Gary Graves has been doing tattoo art for over 12 years. He joined Andrew Christian to help launch Triple Crown, an upscale boutique which caters to those who require prestige and professionalism when it comes to body art. Needless to say, the band was stoked.

With the exception of Bones, this was the band's first experience under the needle. Entertaining to say the least. The pain was a little expected but probably under anticipated, but Gary was incredible at his skill and speed. In one afternoon, he was able to get all the band members inked up with their initial outlines, including details.

CTC was absolutely delighted with the results. Future ideas included doing additional design collaboration and a grand opening event. Stay tuned!

A little R&R

So after a few thousand miles, a couple of shows and an adjustment from leaving Vegas it seemed like a perfect time for CTC to take a weekend off and enjoy the great outdoors. Since we were already in the Great Pacific Northwest, it only seemed suitable that we'd take our adventures to the Mt. Rainier National Forest - so we headed out to Bumping Lake to enjoy a little camping.

The drive up was beautiful as we took in all the incredible landscapes. Once up to the campground, we quickly set-up and acclimated ourselves to a world-without-toilets. That was an adventure in itself, but NOTHING compared to dealing with the man-eating insects. Though doused in bug-spray and non-stop burning of citronella candles, we learned quickly that in the thick of night the bed-bugs do indeed BITE! CJ probably got it the worst. The 1st day his forearm got attacked and swelled up like a golf ball had been implanted. The 2nd night he woke up looking like the pillow kicked his ass. His face was read and his eye was almost swollen shut. Must've been one hungry spider. 2nd was Zach. Event bathed in chemicals and 2 layers of clothing -he still managed to get about 17 bites on his back, shoulders and nether regions. The other guys escaped with minimal damage. Cody must not taste good because he was almost entirely unscathed. Evan and Sam seemed to luck out as well and Ed got the inconvenient delight of a bit on the pinky - the most treacherous injury of them all.

Late night coyotes kept us on alert. Saw a couple of interesting animal tracks about 100 feet from camp and a low supply of firewood made us appreciate the term "black as night".

By the end of the weekend, we had accomplished a great weekend of male-bonding, had a chance to appreciate the conveniences of modern plumbing and returned home: exhausted, stanky and itching. Showers here we come!!

Former Porn Theatre Makes for Cool Venue

Okay, so skin and rock have gone hand-in-hand forever. Porn and Metal music - nothing new there. That's why when we arrived in Bremerton, WA to play at our 2nd stop: a quaint, little ex-porn theatre turned music venue known locally as "The Charleston" aka "The Chuck", we weren't too surprised.

The place was Punk extreme. This place had character. Tons of culture and it was just as dark, gritty and sticky as one would assume. But absolutely friggin' cool! Everything was decorated in graffiti or band items. Freelance artwork, school-kid drawings. Vintage video games. The place was "ALIVE".

The sound guy was definitely on-point. He was pretty proud of his set-up too, walking us through all the components, how it was built and where the best acoustic advantage was in the venue.

Given it's history, it's ironic that The Charleston is an ALL-AGES venue. But for those thirsty transients in need of tunes and beverage, there is a fully stocked (and equally decorated) bar for the 21+ patrons.

We arrived to learn that the other 2 bands had to cancel for the night: We Watched Them Burn and Headless Charlie. The booking agent told us that one of the drummer's broke his fingers and that since the bands were traveling together, neither would be able to make it. No worries, we were there to play regardless and we had a few eager fans so we'd make the most of it.

Another rockin' set! The sound was awesome, the vibe was killer and the new fans were totally into it. Also present was our original designer Don Melendez aka Crimson Brand and he brought some new folks to the gig from Triple Crown Tattoo - a really slick and upscale, new ink-shop right in down-town B-town.

The owner of the shop (Andrew), his lead piercing artist (Alex) and lead tattoo artist (Gary) showed up to the gig and helped us rock out. Also talked a little collab business with the guys, so there's a story to be continued there.

Afterwards,headed to Grandma's (since she lives in B-town) and grabbed some awesome grub (again!). A light night run to the Bainbridge ferry got us home by 2am'ish.

All-in-all, fun night and good times.

Emerald City Rocks!

Getting to the venue last night was no easy task. Traffic, which is notoriously bad - was no exception for us. We hit it full-on at the peak of rush-hour on our way to the El Corazon and once we got there, the street traffic was just as intense. Didn't help that Zach had to piss like a racehorse.

As we pulled around the corner, TOTAL SCORE - parking RIGHT in front of the door. Just big enough for our van and trailer to fit outside of the tow-away zone. Coolness.

The venue was dark. Tucked away and peppered with banners, stickers and the dank smell of wet and rock-n-roll. Okay, in reality it was pretty clean except the bathrooms carried there own unique blend of funk. The joint was dope. Reminds you of a smaller Whisky-a-Go-Go and you can tell that some GREAT acts had ripped in this place. The bulletin board was covered with upcoming shows. Some known, others to be known. Dan the sound guy was amazingly good at his job. Take the awesome sound of Las Vegas' Cheyenne Saloon and turn it up about 10 notches. The place rumbled off the richter scale. it was insane and unbelievably awesome!! ALWAYS tip your sound guy people!

The other bands were in full focus too. Tygerr's Lair was first to greet us, then Pangea. Cool guys. Ravages of Time came to set-up last, all the way from Concrete, WA. dude, those guys freakin' rocked it.

Here's the deal: Seattle bands definitely play with massive HEART. U could feel how
much this venue and this stage/audience meant to them. They connected with everyone and REALLY brought a show. CTC was no exception! All in all, we're proud to say the largest crowd was for us and that made us feel very welcome back in our old city.

People definitely took advantage of the bar. Someone even had a massive puke attack right on our trailer hitch. Wow, thanks to whoever did that INTENTIONALLY. That was really the only uncool part of the night.

Later, our cousin Tony hosted an after-party in Bellevue to celebrate the show. A ton of old friends were there, including our old homies Edgar and Rodrigo from Everett and it was awesome to see everyone. Even some old friends from way back in Middle school came out (Julie, Mikey, Brenna and Amanda - it was totally awesome that u guys made it!)

Tonight - round 2. A little tired, but still stoked: we head to Bremerton, WA in 2 hours!! Keep bangin out there.. we definitely WILL!!

Control the Chaos - Tour Update (Seattle)

After last night's s'mores bonfire and a little relaxation, we called it a night to get ready for a big working weekend.

Today is our manager's (Ed) birthday. Another beautiful sunny day in the Pacific NW and even though there is a relaxed setting and the aroma of home-made spaghetti sauce in the air (thanks Ed!) there is always work to do.

Checked the routine MySpace, Facebook and Reverbnation sites. Tons of well-wishers and supporters for the band - which is always very cool. Enjoyed hearing from everyone. A blast of text messages came in this week too, with folks all over the country checking in and providing words of encouragement.

Took our Aunt Heather (also our awesome band photographer) to the airport early this morning because she had to return to Paris. Sad to see her go, but she has her own exciting adventures to address... LOVE YOU Heather! See you again soon and thanks so much for the awesome photoshoot.

This afternoon, the band continued to rehearse for the upcoming shows, write more songs and refine lyrics. A little free-jam and a bit of fun expected tonight to celebrate. Pretty psyched about being here in Seattle and even more excited about the upcoming shows this week. The local bands supporting the show have been extremely cool (thanks Pangea and Tygerr's Lair) and the promoters have been awesome so far (thanks Dana, Adam, Andy!)

Anything weird about Seattle so far? Yeah... where did ALL the people go?? The traffic on the highways and on the ferry were unusually light!! Either everyone's on vacation or everyone's unemployed!! Weird.

More later...

Lights, Camera, Heavy Metal! Control the Chaos Debuts “Blackened Sunrise”

July 3, 2009 (Las Vegas, NV – USA) Las Vegas’ #1 Teen Heavy Metal band, “Control the Chaos” completed production today on their first full-length feature music video for the debut single “The Blackened Sunrise” a rebellious anthem documenting the group’s endurance over opposition. Filmed on location in strategically assigned areas across southern Nevada, the music video features a compelling storyline with stunning edits, picturesque settings and visuals, presented at an adrenaline bursting pace.

“The song has so many dramatic moments both musically and lyrically,” stated Ed Fassio founder of the group’s management firm (Itchy Metal Entertainment) and band manager. “In order to capture the essence of the band, the genre’s branding and the tonal elements of the song, we needed strong direction and fresh artistic elements. For this reason, we decided to collaborate and embrace a partnership with Hartley Entertainment Group for this debut. David and Daniel’s visual interpretation of this song is just an amazing display of revitalized cinematography. This project looks to rebirth the importance of creating relevant roles for music video through developed characters and relevant storyline. We wanted something revolutionary and this sets the bar very high.”

David J. Hartley, founder of Hartley Entertainment Group is an accomplished local artist, independent film director and music producer on the Las Vegas entertainment scene. His firm is a full service production house featuring high-end pre and post-production resources and specialists. Through Mr. Hartley, the band was introduced to rising film director Daniel Chandia. Mr. Chandia’s resume includes direction over several independent projects, and most recently a team recipient of this year’s coveted Vegas’ 48 Hour Film Festival Award for “Best Editing” for the short film “Forget Me Not”.

“This is some of the best work I’ve ever done and I’m very proud of this project for CTC,” says Chandia.

“It’s all about the art of allowing things to come together perfectly,” added Hartley. “This is all possible because of the collective contributions of everyone involved with Control the Chaos. Perfect days.”

The full video release will feature a world-premiere to be broadcast through several different media forums including promotion through traditional print, radio and television media along with presentations through popular social networking channels including the band’s official website, MySpace, YouTube, Facebook and ReverbNation websites.

CTC will also release the feature on DVD which will include additional bonus footage showcasing the making of the video and band insight on the inspiration for the music and theme for “The Blackened Sunrise”. The retail product will also showcase director, producer, management and fan commentary along with production notes and exclusive still images captured during film production.

For more information about Control the Chaos including official world premier dates & times, please visit the official band website at www.ctcrox.com and MySpace at www.myspace.com/controlthechaos7744

For more information on David Hartley and the Hartley Entertainment Group, please visit www.hartleyentertainmentgroup.com

Additional information and projects by Daniel Chandia can be found at www.myspace.com/shamalamachanman

Control the Chaos is officially managed by Itchy Metal Entertainment

Control the Chaos' Video Update for May 2009

Check out the quick video 2 see what we've been up to during May:

“Control the Chaos” No End in Sight! More CTC Shows, Updates & News…

May 12, 2009 - (Las Vegas, NV-USA)
Teen metal sensations, Control the Chaos definitely know the meaning of hard work. The kids continue to add shows to their already packed summer line-up, covering much of the local Vegas scene as well as venturing up and down the west coast with shows confirmed in both Los Angeles and Portland.

In addition to adding new shows at their own hometown venues: Gallo's, The Farm, Cheyenne Saloon and Yayo's, the band has teamed up with Portland, Oregon rockers "The Hell Candidates" and "Shelter Red" to host a superbly sinister night of heavy metal at the beginning of August. In exchange, the band will make a late summer tour into the Pacific Northwest to spread a little Molten Metal into Starbucks country. It also does well to mention that the Phoenix troupe "Back From Ashes" will bring their sledge-hammer sound to Las Vegas in mid-August, with Control the Chaos opening the show for what is gearing up to be one of the most brutal line-ups just in time for back-to-school.

CTC is also proud to support the launch of M411 Video Music Magazine, a new media entity covering the hottest local acts on the Vegas scene. Take a look at the preview video on M411's site and you might hear a familiar tune on the soundtrack, Control the Chaos' aggressive melody "I Become Monster".

"It's a huge compliment to have CTC's music included in the launch of M411's video. We take a lot of pride that we were given this opportunity and we're extremely excited to see the local scene covered in a new and unique way. M411 is gonna explode all over the Vegas music scene and we're lucky to see it from the very beginning. Thanks to all of the folks working the magic behind the movement. M411 is truly a class act," states Ed Fassio, Band Manager.

In online news, the band is ecstatic to announce significant milestones in both MySpace and Google exposure. CTC now ranks as the #1 top search engine return in their class, a status typically reserved for the most accomplished entities. Through this major achievement, the band's popularity is experiencing another level of increase. This positive effect has already started to trickle into additional CTC traffic on other social networking sites such as Facebook and ReverbNation, where Control the Chaos has seen a jump in Global ranks and has already jumped into the top "10" for "most popular" band rankings on the Vegas music scene.

Media coverage and press "buzz" is hotter than ever about Control the Chaos. Popular webzine "HardRock Hideout" just ran a story about the band's upcoming summer performance schedule and ListenSecure.com has named CTC their featured artist for the launch of their internet radio station. Speaking of airplay, CTC joined Tampa's own Holes & Hearts for a quick radio spot on Party95.5 to announce their H&H's CD Release tour (they've recently signed to Mongrol Records of LA). Control the Chaos will join brothers Casey & Riley as they rock across the nation, hosting 2 shows in Las Vegas for an unprecedented night of youth gone Wild! Lastly, CTC was added to the Morning Metal Show playlist on Burbank California's 92.5KYHY "The Why" radio station. Things just keep getting hotter and hotter... Molten Metal indeed!!

In addition to press, the CTC rockers recently placed into the semi-finals for the Vegas Rocks Magazine "Teen Metal Meltdown" competition to crown the hottest teen metal band in Vegas. Holding their own against local heavy weights has been both challenging and enlightening to the band. The next showcase is back at The Farm on May 20th, 2009. As always, CTC's updated show schedule can always be found via their MySpace page www.myspace.com/controlthechaos7744

There's so much more to share in the world of "Molten Metal". Stay tuned for future blogs about CTC's completed first album, sneak peeks into tracks from their second EP and new merchandise including hot new t-shirt designs, DVD footage of the band at work and at play as well as exclusive items only available from the guys, in person.

KEEP BANGIN'
CTC

P.S. - from the band:
We're off to LA for their second invitation back to the Whisky a Go-Go... thanks to all the amazing fans that are driving all the way out to come to the show. And for our SoCal fans waiting for our arrival, come prepared to rock your underwear off. We're bringin' DAMAGE to you MF'ers!!!

CTC on the Soundtrack for M411 Media's Launch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PzcB0Vt6QU&feature=player_embedded

Photobucket: ^_^ Control The Chaos - Las Vegas Molten MetPhotobucket

Control the Chaos Heats up for a Summer of Shows!!

April 22, 2009 (Las Vegas, NV) - Always hard-working, never stopping, totally on fire, Molten-Metal Vegas teen rockers, Control the Chaos are blazing up with late spring and summer show dates!!

"We are extremely busy with live performances, getting ready for the official launch of our FULL first album and being back in the studio again, working on even more music.  On top of that, we've got video production work to address as well and several out of state trips coming up.  It's absolutely crazy," states Ed Fassio, CTC band manager.

Since September of 2008, Control the Chaos has been making significant headway on the local Vegas and west coast music scene. With a travel schedule that includes LA, Salt Lake, Portland and Seattle, the band's popularity continues to grow nation-wide, and with the addition of a lead vocalist in March of this year, the band's musical progression is just as equal.

"There is an intensity that's building. It's pretty awesome and we're having a ton of fun," says Brandon Rojas, CTC's vocalist.

"It's an every day, every minute thing with this band. We literally, eat, breathe, shit and rock.  That's what we do," added Hector Gomez, drummer for the band.

Control the Chaos upcoming schedule includes many ALL AGES and FREE performances, including shows at Vegas' Premier All Ages venue - "The Farm" and Hollywood's world-famous "Whisky a Go-Go".  Late April, the band performs in front of guitar legend, Zakk Wylde from Black Label Society and Ozzy Osbourne.  The show is a competition of bands paying tribute to Sabbath and Ozzy tunes and will be held on the legendary "Fremont Street" in Las Vegas on April 30th at the El Premier Rock Club.

For the latest information on CTC's appearances, whereabouts and news - please visit us at www.myspace.com/controlthechaos7744

Keep Bangin' -

CTC

Vegas to Hollywood, CTC Rocks SpringBreak in SoCal

Current mood: accomplished
Category: Music
April 6, 2009 - W. Hollywood, CA (USA) -

Traffic on the US-101 was predictable. Congested, slow. A quick glance at the gas gauge warns that we'd better make a petrol stop if we wanted to avoid problems. We exit in Echo Park only to meet even more congestion and gridlock. A quick redirect on the GPS has us heading westward again in no time. We're still six miles away, but we're officially on "the Sunset Strip" and we begin to take in the sites and sounds of Tinseltown, natives yet tourists. It's a picture-perfect day, about 80 degrees. Three car loads transport the Las Vegas teen metal band, Control the Chaos and an assortment of amplifiers, guitars and music gear towards our destination.

With anticipation, we pass other famous icons: Santa Monica Boulevard, Vine Street. We cruise past the GC "Rock-Walk" and bathe in the shadow of the big, white letters that spell H-O-L-L-Y-W-O-O-D on the slope before us. Anticipation grows as we turn the corner past La Cienega. We see the House of Blues on our left and begin surveying the surrounding buildings for any early glimpse of the Whisky building.

As Clark Street comes into view, an excitement builds. All passengers stare in unison at the marquee facing Sunset Boulevard. Twenty feet in the air, the words "Whisky a Go-Go" are unmistakeable against the horizon. And in the exact same snapshot, exactly four feet underneath the building placard, in bold black lettering against a pale-white background four additional words stand-out, shouting our arrival: "TONIGHT: CONTROL THE CHAOS"

Anxious, we find the closest, empty parking spot and make our way towards the entrance. Everyone's smiling. We're really here.

There's an impossible darkness that engulfs the senses for the first ten seconds of transition from Sunset Boulevard through the portal that delivers us on to the main floor of the bar. A coolness tints the air as the moist, earthen aromas fill the nostrils. As eyes adjust from the brightness of the LA sun to the barely lit lair, a row of bright red booths aligned against the interior wall begins to appear. Stretched in the distance are neon illuminations labeling the restrooms. Ahead, barely forty feet separates our soles from the souls of legends. All eyes quickly transfix on the elevated platform that is clearly the focal point of the room. Lavishly adorned with long black curtains, a sea of electronic cables and PA monitors, the riser looks as inviting as it is intimidating. Small rips and stains in the carpet are as historic as the floorboards beneath. The stage sits silent, but there is a definite audible pulse to it's presence.

The rest of the lower level appears empty, aside from the sound of funk and jazz fading in and out through the central sound system. A few volume adjustments and equalized variations later, the groove finds the perfect balance within our ear drums and now, the full spectrum of our environment comes into visual and aural focus. We've arrived at the world-famous, Whisky a Go-Go nightclub in West Hollywood. The only venue still in operation that has been inducted into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame and the defacto standard and prerequisite stage for any aspiring rock act. It is this same establishment which gave voice to legendary artists such as Jimmy Hendrix and Joplin, Led Zeppelin and The Doors and the christened birthplace of LA rock giants Guns-N-Roses and Motley Crue. This shortlist pales in comparison to the lengthy guestbook of performers that have raised this roof. A quick glance upwards exposes a staircase to the upper level and an overhanging balcony, surrounding the primary sound booth.

The sound engineer, "Slava" barely acknowledges our initial presence. We wait patiently as he continues to fuss with sliders and knobs. Our basic questions are typical: Hello...Where do we park? Where do we sign in? Where do we load? Pony-tailed and peering out from round-rimmed glasses he extends a hand-shake and shuffles a few pieces of paper to our attention. He then goes about administering instructions as to where we should stage our gear, what time to anticipate sound-check and where we can grab a quick bite to eat before the show. Parking is in the alley, where we should be able to find an attendant already on duty. "You guys are first, so you sound-check last," Slava announces. He points to a second figure, buried under the far counter. "This is Sam, our front-of-house engineer. When it's your turn, he'll help adjust your monitors. Sit tight and thanks for being on time. Oh, and you get five extra minutes on your set tonight." With that, he smiles and leaves us to carry out his orders. He moves on towards new shadows that have entered the doorway. It's exactly three hours before show time and the other bands have begun to show up...

By 7pm, sound check for all performers was complete. Some early fans began to mull the main floor, most looking for a drink as relief from a hot and long day. All seemed ready to be entertained. Whisky security ushered the growing crowd outside stating that everyone must remain outside until the official opening, band members included.

As directed, we exited through the same door we had entered a few hours earlier. This time the scene had changed. Gone was the western sunshine. The element had transformed into full-on nightlife. The street was alive with brightness and noise. Traffic staged at every corner. Sidewalks full of pedestrians and passers-by. Outside of the Whisky an attendant was signing in the band members and stamping our hands for re-entry. A quick review of our crew and guest list was reviewed with the floor manager and all was in place. It was at this time that we noticed familiar faces along the sidewalk. Family, friends, fans. Many locals from the Los Angeles area, and some suprising faces had driven all the way from Las Vegas to show their support. The excitement and anticipation begain to fill again. We took in everything around us, to savor the moment. Then we noticed it...The line.

Wow. A very impressive line for a Monday night. A line of people wrapped around the corner, farther than could be seen from the main entrance. A line that we had not expected so early in the evening, for our first time in town.

The doorman officially opened the club doors at 7:15pm. Bands entered first, where CTC quickly posted near stage, right. The upstairs balcony soon reached capacity. The red booths, filled. Lines began to form at each bar. Laughter, voices, music... all filled the air. The main floor became peppered with spectators. A bartender arrived carrying waters for the band, which were quickly positioned at optimal locations for each member.

One final prayer, one final look. "Kick ass guys" were the the final words mentioned. The lights dimmed, "Control the Chaos' flashed across the video monitors and the emcee announced the start of the show. A perfect sounding, amazingly entertaining CTC show would extend the next 35 minutes. One of the band's best, and the cheers and screams of the audience confirmed our acceptance.

Two days later, we would be invited back to play on a prime night back at the Whisky. A Friday night in May. Stay tuned world... we can't wait to get back to LA!!!

-Control the Chaos

Vegas Teen Rockers, “Control the Chaos” to Play @ World-Famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go”

Vegas Teen Rockers, “Control the Chaos” to Play @ World-Famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go”

March 25, 2009 at 4:18 am (Music, Uncategorized) (best, Control The Chaos, Heavy Metal, hollywood, hot, how, LA, Las Vegas, Molten Metal, new, Rock, rocker, s, show, sunset, sunset strip, Teen, whisky, whisky a go go) · Edit

March 24, 2009 - (Las Vegas, NV - USA)

Vegas teen molten metal band, “Control the Chaos” announced today that it has joined the ranks of legendary rock legends before them by booking a peformance at premier venue “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on Hollywood California’s Sunset Strip.

“We grew up listening to the bands that performed on that stage. We always dreamed of getting up there and having our own experience. The opportunity is amazing and we’re totally stoked about this,” states Ed Fassio, band Manager.

“All I’ve got to say is… The Doors. The freakin’ Doors played there!” added Hector “Beast” Gomez, drummer for CTC. “This is just too cool.”

“Wow, we’re really humbled to be able to take the same stage as the legends of rock that we look up to. Their music is the reason we do this,” stated Zachary Fassio, guitarist for the band.

Since September of 2007, Control the Chaos has been making a huge mark on the local Vegas music scene. Starting off playing on the equally significant Las Vegas strip, the young metal rockers have grown their fan-base to an impressive international footprint and have grabbed the attention and respect of media, critics and the local artist community. With over 50 shows to their resume thus far, the band continues to grow and evolve into a budding power-house for solid rock performance and the heavy-metal genre.

Read more about the band at www.ctcrox.com or by visiting their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/controlthechaos7744

They can also be regularly found in the pages of west-coast distributed, Vegas Rocks Magazine!

CTC Confirmed for IEA Concert @ Henderson Pavilion

CTC Confirmed for IEA Concert @ Henderson Pavilion
Current mood: electric
Category: Music
March 4, 2009 (Las Vegas, NV - USA)
Today, the Independent Entertainer's Association released it's official "Rock the Economy" concert line-up - a free, all-day, ALL AGES event. Las Vegas teen metal band, "Control the Chaos" has been officially announced on the roster, joining other local Vegas acts such as Neon Nightmare, Erudite, Code Name Scully, etc for the April 4th concert event which will be hosted at the Henderson Pavilion (Henderson, NV).

Artists performing will span multiple genres and entertainment including Rock, R&B, hip-hop, reggae, alternative and dance performances. The event will also be hosted by industry influencers: Steve Eggleston from Vegas Rocks magazine and Joy LaShaun from radio station KCEP 88.1.

"Being a part of this historic event to help revitalize the local economy is an incredible opportunity for CTC to give our community support as well as showcase the band's talent at a major venue. We're thrilled to be invited to participate and we're anxious to debut some of the new material the band has recently completed. This will be a great family event and we're proud to be involved as an IEA VIP member," states Ed Fassio, General Manager of Control the Chaos and founder of Itchy Metal Entertainment.

For more information about the Independent Entertainer's Association (IEA), check out: www.iea.biz

For more information about the Rock the Economy concert/tour:
www.rocktheeconomy.com

Keep Bangin'
-CTC
www.ctcrox.com

CTC Joins Gorilla Productions Line-Up @ The Rox 10/5

Current mood: energetic
Category: Music

Another CTC Show is fast approaching!

PABST BLUE RIBBON and OUTBURN MAGAZINE
present THE GORILLA MUSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Control The Chaos joins the line-up for October 5 at The Rox! (21 & up)!

www.gorillamusic.com

GRAND PRIZE:

- $500 CASH
- 20 HOURS STUDIO TIME
HAVE MUSIC SUBMITTED TO MAJOR AND INDIE LABELS:
(ie: Geffen, Warner Brothers, Rotten, Metal Blade, and Prosthetic)
- All participants qualify to win a 25 city US tour!
- All finalists also qualify to win a $25,000 record deal with Rock X Records!

Show your band support and get your tix early.

Contact any band member or ctcrocks@gmail.com for additional info.

-CTC

Control The Chaos in FameCast Rock Stage Contest

Control The Chaos'"Unholy Winter" Video, is entered in the September 2008 FameCast Rock Stage Monthly Contest, competing for a chance to be featured in SPIN magazine and to win $20,000! Voting for the Top 25 begins at Midnight EST on Monday, Sep. 1st, 2008 and ends at Midnight EST on Monday, Sep. 8th, 2008.