Control The Storm

Control The Storm

Control The Storm is a Spanish rock band from Sevilla, Spain. The group is active from 1968 to 1980 in the provided record, with Ángel Ruiz, Diego Ruiz and José Ramón Torres listed as members.

The band forms in 2010 in its own account, when Rich Shillitoe, Daryl Barrett-Cross, Gareth Arlett and Raedon Mac come together to write and record melodic metal. Their early work develops from a previous band in which they have all worked well together, and the group begins shaping its sound and image around a shared emphasis on melody and power.

Line-up and formation

After the initial formation, the band recruits vocalist Hayley Martin, who is recommended by Raedon. Becky Baldwin joins on bass in July 2010, completing the line-up described in the group’s early history. Rich Shillitoe also contributes material written and recorded in his own studio, which the band then develops collectively.

Style and influences

Control The Storm works within power metal and heavy metal, and is also described with the tags metal, female fronted and femme metal. The band cites influences including Evergrey, Delain, Scar Symmetry, Devin Townsend, After Forever and Ayreon. It says it does not want to be seen simply as another female-fronted metal act, but as a group with its own direction.

Early recording

In its early period, the band records a three-track demo to present its material and begin building a live set. Its stated aim is to create songs that work on stage and reflect the sound it develops through rehearsal and arrangement.

Equipment and presentation

The group also lists the equipment it uses, including Ibanez, ESP and Jackson guitars; Line 6, Peavey and Engl amplification; Roland electronics; Rickenbacker basses; Mapex drums; Sabian cymbals; Vic Firth sticks; Axis pedals; Ddrum and Alesis electronics; and Remo heads.