Control Denied
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Control Denied was a band formed by Chuck Schuldiner
to create progressive heavy metal
, mixed with elements of power
and death metal
(recognizable in his earlier band Death). The band started in 1996 as Schuldiner wanted to procure a more melodic style than was possible with Death. The project was interrupted by Death's release The Sound of Perseverance
in 1998, but finally the debut album The Fragile Art of Existence was released in 1999. A second album, tentatively titled When Machine and Man Collide, was partly recorded, but the death of Schuldiner in 2001 put the recordings on hold. Remaining band members have expressed a wish to complete and release the material.
However, there existed a longstanding legal dispute over the rights of the material with Karmageddon Media
, further postponing the completion and release of the album. Part of these incomplete recordings were released without authorization in the Zero Tolerance
two-part bootlegs of Chuck's B-sides and unreleased tracks. However, Schuldiner Estate lawyer Eric Greif
settled all matters with the label by December 2009, allowing for the possibility of completing the album.
It was recently posted that the 2nd unreleased Control Denied album will soon be released. "This is an important project not only to the fans who have been waiting years for all of the 'red tape' to disintegrate, but also for Chuck's long time close friend & drummer, Richard Christy and other band members, Chuck's family and the entire international metal music community." On December 4, 2010 vocalist Tim Aymar
released a statement saying that plans are being made to record and release the album by 2011, stating that Jim Morris of Morrisound Studios (with whom Chuck Schuldiner recorded multiple albums during his career) had been in contact with Greif to begin planning and booking studio time to record the remaining parts of When Man and Machine Collide.
The Fragile Art of Existence was reissued in November 2010 by Relapse Records
in a 2-disc standard format, with one hour of bonus material, and a 3-disc deluxe version, with two hours of bonus material.
Chuck Schuldiner
Charles Michael "Chuck" Schuldiner was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.Schuldiner was the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the band Death, which he founded in 1983, initially under the name Mantas. He also recorded as guitarist and songwriter with his other band, Control Denied...
to create progressive heavy metal
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
, mixed with elements of power
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
and death metal
Death metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming, minor keys or atonality, and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes....
(recognizable in his earlier band Death). The band started in 1996 as Schuldiner wanted to procure a more melodic style than was possible with Death. The project was interrupted by Death's release The Sound of Perseverance
The Sound of Perseverance
The Sound of Perseverance is the seventh and final album by American metal band Death. The album was released on September 15, 1998 through Nuclear Blast.- Overview :...
in 1998, but finally the debut album The Fragile Art of Existence was released in 1999. A second album, tentatively titled When Machine and Man Collide, was partly recorded, but the death of Schuldiner in 2001 put the recordings on hold. Remaining band members have expressed a wish to complete and release the material.
However, there existed a longstanding legal dispute over the rights of the material with Karmageddon Media
Karmageddon Media
Karmageddon Media was a Dutch independent record label specializing in death metal, black metal, doom metal and folk metal bands from around the world...
, further postponing the completion and release of the album. Part of these incomplete recordings were released without authorization in the Zero Tolerance
Zero Tolerance (album)
Zero Tolerance is a compilation album released by Karmageddon Media under the name Chuck Schuldiner. The album consists of demo tracks for the second Control Denied album and various Death demos and live recordings...
two-part bootlegs of Chuck's B-sides and unreleased tracks. However, Schuldiner Estate lawyer Eric Greif
Eric Greif
Eric Greif is a lawyer and entertainment personality known first for a management career within the heavy metal musical genre in the 1980s and later within the legal profession...
settled all matters with the label by December 2009, allowing for the possibility of completing the album.
It was recently posted that the 2nd unreleased Control Denied album will soon be released. "This is an important project not only to the fans who have been waiting years for all of the 'red tape' to disintegrate, but also for Chuck's long time close friend & drummer, Richard Christy and other band members, Chuck's family and the entire international metal music community." On December 4, 2010 vocalist Tim Aymar
Tim Aymar
Tim Aymar is an American heavy metal singer/songwriter who resides in Florida. He is best known for singing with Philadelphia based metal band Pharaoh as well as his work with Control Denied.-Awards:...
released a statement saying that plans are being made to record and release the album by 2011, stating that Jim Morris of Morrisound Studios (with whom Chuck Schuldiner recorded multiple albums during his career) had been in contact with Greif to begin planning and booking studio time to record the remaining parts of When Man and Machine Collide.
The Fragile Art of Existence was reissued in November 2010 by Relapse Records
Relapse Records
Relapse Records is an independent record label based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It was founded by Matthew F. Jacobson in 1990.-History:The label was started by Matthew F. Jacobson in August, 1990 in his parents' basement in Aurora, Colorado...
in a 2-disc standard format, with one hour of bonus material, and a 3-disc deluxe version, with two hours of bonus material.
Discography
- Chuck Schuldiner Guitar Demo (demo) (1996)
- Demo (Control Denied Demo) (demo) (1996)
- A Moment of Clarity (demo) (1997)
- The Fragile Art of ExistenceThe Fragile Art of Existence- Credits :* Tim Aymar - vocals* Chuck Schuldiner - lead & rhythm guitar* Shannon Hamm - lead & rhythm guitar* Steve DiGiorgio - bass* Richard Christy - drums-Production:* Produced by Jim Morris & Chuck Schuldiner* Engineered, mixed & mastered by Jim Morris...
(1999) - Unreleased Themes from Control Denied (bootleg) (2004)
- The Fragile Art of ExistenceThe Fragile Art of Existence- Credits :* Tim Aymar - vocals* Chuck Schuldiner - lead & rhythm guitar* Shannon Hamm - lead & rhythm guitar* Steve DiGiorgio - bass* Richard Christy - drums-Production:* Produced by Jim Morris & Chuck Schuldiner* Engineered, mixed & mastered by Jim Morris...
(reissue, two formats) (2010) - When Man and Machine CollideWhen Man and Machine CollideWhen Man and Machine Collide will be the name of a posthumously released second album from the progressive metal band Control Denied, commemorating the tenth anniversary of the death of guitarist and vocalist Chuck Schuldiner. The band initially began work on the album around 2000, but never...
(2011)
Final lineup
- Chuck SchuldinerChuck SchuldinerCharles Michael "Chuck" Schuldiner was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.Schuldiner was the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the band Death, which he founded in 1983, initially under the name Mantas. He also recorded as guitarist and songwriter with his other band, Control Denied...
- guitar (1996 to 2001), vocals (1996–1997) - Steve DiGiorgioSteve DiGiorgioSteve DiGiorgio is an American bassist and musician.DiGiorgio has played bass guitar in heavy metal bands such as Death, Autopsy, Control Denied, Testament, Vintersorg, Iced Earth, Sebastian Bach, Charred Walls of the Damned, Obituary, and is a founding member of Sadus. He is widely renowned for...
- bass (1999–present) - Shannon HammShannon HammShannon Hamm is a heavy metal guitarist who played in Death from 1996 until their break-up in 1999. He then joined Chuck Schuldiner's second band Control Denied, which ended with the death of Schuldiner in 2001. Before Death, he was a locally well known guitarist in the Texas underground metal scene...
- guitar (1996–present) - Tim AymarTim AymarTim Aymar is an American heavy metal singer/songwriter who resides in Florida. He is best known for singing with Philadelphia based metal band Pharaoh as well as his work with Control Denied.-Awards:...
- vocals (1997–present) - Richard ChristyRichard ChristyThomas Richard Christy is an American musician and radio personality who currently works on The Howard Stern Show. Christy began to work on the show after winning the "Get John's Job" contest on July 1, 2004. He is known for his prank calls, song parodies, personality, and stunts performed on the...
- drums (1997–present)
Former members
- Chris Williams - drums (1996–1997)
- Scott ClendeninScott ClendeninScott Clendenin is a death metal bassist. He played with Death from 1996 until their breakup in 1999. In 1997, he joined Chuck Schuldiner's second band Control Denied as well, which he was replaced by Steve DiGiorgio in 1999 as the band's bassist.- References :...
- bass (1996–1999)