Artist description Control Theory creates music from the heart. The sound is based in electronics, but also wields an aggressive rock edge. We try to make music that will make you feel something, strike a chord inside, and also make you want to move. The music is well-crafted without being overly sterile or refined; it retains a definite raw energy. The lyrical themes include fear, confusion, self-doubt, but also defiance, self-discovery, and finding inner strength-our music explores both the positive and the negative, rather than dwelling on only one or the other. The band was formed in mid 2001. James (vocals, guitar, synth, programming) and Jason (guitar, synth, programming) had previously worked together as members of San Francisco Bay Area future-metal stalwarts Spitkiss, and the more gothic-leaning Dreams of the Fall. Corinne (bass, programming, graphic design) joined soon later. In December 2002, Dane joined Control Theory on keyboard. Since our formation, we've been writing, rehearsing, and recording original material, refining our sound and direction. We aren't trying to create music within a particular genre, but our sound includes elements of industrial, electro, metal, gothic, rock, and punk. Our plans for the immediate future include completing and releasing our first full-length CD and performing live around California. Later we hope to complete and release more recordings, including several compilation appearances, and bring our live show to other parts of the world.

Music Style Elements of industrial, rock, goth, punk, elektro, ebm, and metal

Musical Influences :wumpscut:, VNV Nation, Godflesh, Fear Factory, haujobb, Apoptygma Berzerk, Project Pitchfork, Frontline Assembly, KMFDM, Juno Reactor, Ministry, The Stooges, The Lords of the New Church, The Damned, Covenant

Artist History Control Theory was formed in 2001. Prior to Control Theory, Jason and James played together in Spitkiss and Dreams of the Fall.

Group Members James - vocals, guitar, synths, programming. Jason - guitar, synths, programming. Corinne - bass, programming, graphic design. Dane - keyboard.

Instruments Voice, guitar, bass guitar, synthesizer, drum machine, samples, signal processing, vocoder, sequencer

Press Reviews West Coast favourites, CONTROL THEORY pump in the cyber-punk infusion, kicking the dance floor beats up to maniacal intensity with "Synapse Datastream". A modern club kid dance-anthem. - Jett Black

Location San Jose, California - USA

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