WiL Francis
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William Roy "Wil" Francis (born in Seattle, Washington on January 8, 1982) is the lead vocalist
of the band Aiden
as well as his electronic project William Control
. Francis also acts as producer to the band A Midnight Tragedy.
In 2003 Aiden had formed, with Francis as bass player. After the original lead singer had quit the band Francis took over as vocalist.
In 2005 Aiden was signed to Victory Records
(they had been previously signed to Dead Teenager Records). Francis has since released two EPs and seven albums (including albums by William Control) as well as written a poetry book with photographer Lisa Johnson titled Flowers and Filth.
Francis also wrote one of the soundtracks to Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
, called "Deathclub". The music video is viewable on the bonus features of the DVD.
Production
Francis is currently writing a new book. The title has not been released but it is based on his life until the age of 18.
Lead vocalist
The lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
of the band Aiden
Aiden
Aiden is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington that formed in the spring of 2003. The members are WiL Francis , Nick Wiggins , and Angel Ibarra . wiL originally played bass but took over lead vocals when the original singer left...
as well as his electronic project William Control
William Control
William Control is an American electronica band and the side project of Aiden's wiL Francis. He was signed to Victory Records and has released two albums, "Hate Culture" and "Noir", the latter of which was released on June 8, 2010.-History:...
. Francis also acts as producer to the band A Midnight Tragedy.
In 2003 Aiden had formed, with Francis as bass player. After the original lead singer had quit the band Francis took over as vocalist.
In 2005 Aiden was signed to Victory Records
Victory Records
Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels....
(they had been previously signed to Dead Teenager Records). Francis has since released two EPs and seven albums (including albums by William Control) as well as written a poetry book with photographer Lisa Johnson titled Flowers and Filth.
Aiden
- A Split of NightmaresA Split of NightmaresA Split of Nightmares is a limited-pressing split 2004-05 tour release album on Unfun Records, by Aiden and Stalins War. They contributed their newest and best recordings to date as they each geared up to record full lengths on their respective record labels. Aiden's tracks were recorded, mixed and...
- Split EP with Stalins War(2004) - Our Gangs Dark Oath (2004)
- Nightmare AnatomyNightmare AnatomyNightmare Anatomy is the second studio album by American Goth rock band Aiden. It was released on October 4, 2005 through Victory Records. It peaked at number 196 on the Billboard 200,, number 9 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart, and number 16 on the Billboard Independent Albums Chart, and has...
(2005) - Rain in HellRain in HellRain in Hell is an EP/DVD released on October 31, 2006 by the post-hardcore band Aiden. It includes new tracks as well as a cover of The Misfits' "Die, Die My Darling" and Billy Idol's "White Wedding". The DVD features live performances from England and Chicago as well as music videos...
(2006) - Conviction (2007)
- KnivesKnives (album)-Chart positions:...
(2009) - From Hell...With LoveFrom Hell...With LoveFrom Hell...With Love is the first live album released by post-hardcore band Aiden- Track listing :-DVD:* Interview * The Asylum * The Last Sunrise* Die Romantic * Black Market Hell * Crusafiction * We Sleep Forever * I Set My Friends On Fire...
(2010) - DisguisesDisguises (Aiden album)Disguises is the fifth studio album by American post-hardcore band Aiden. Disguises was recorded some time between 2010 and 2011. Unlike previous albums, Disguises has a large usage of gang vocals....
(2011) - Some Kind of HateSome Kind of HateSome Kind of Hate is the sixth studio album by American post-hardcore band Aiden. It was released on October 25, 2011. It is the follow-up to the album Disguises, which hit the stores also in 2011. It is the last album by Aiden to be released on Victory Records.One single has been announced so far,...
(2011)
William Control
- Hate CultureHate CultureHate Culture is the debut studio album by William Control. The album was released on October 28, 2008 through Victory Records. It is a concept album that follows a man named William Control on the last day before he kills himself. To promote the album, a clip called 'Taste' and a preview of the...
(October 28, 2008) - NoirNoir (William Control album)Noir is the second studio album by William Control. Thus far, "I'm Only Human Sometimes" is the first and only single released to promote the album. It also spawned a music video which can be viewed on Victory Records's official Dailymotion account...
(June 8, 2010)
Francis also wrote one of the soundtracks to Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is a 2009 American film directed by Patrick Tatopoulos. It is the third installment in the Underworld series, focusing primarily on the origins of some characters and the events leading to the Vampire-Lycan war, depicted in the previous films Underworld and...
, called "Deathclub". The music video is viewable on the bonus features of the DVD.
Collaborations
Guest appearances- "To Feel the Rain" by On the Last DayOn the Last DayOn the Last Day was a five piece post-hardcore band from Seattle, Washington.-Biography:Soon after forming in 2003 in Seattle, On the Last Day started touring the local club scene, with the likes of "Boys Don't Bleed", Aiden, Atreyu, and Deftones. With the help of Wil Francis of Aiden, the band...
, on the EP Wars Like Whispers (2005) - "Bleeds No More" (live) by SilversteinSilversteinSilverstein is a Canadian post-hardcore band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 2000. Their band name is a reference to the famous children's author Shel Silverstein, whom the band had admired and read the stories of as children. They have released a total of five studio albums, three EP's, a...
, on their compilation 18 Candles: The Early Years18 Candles: The Early Years18 Candles: The Early Years is the first compilation album by Silverstein in 2006. It compiles their first two previously released, then-out-of-print EPs Summer's Stellar Gaze and When the Shadows Beam along with some newly recorded acoustic and live material as well as a remix of the song "Smile...
(2006) - "Box Full of Sharp Objects" (live) by The UsedThe UsedThe Used is an American rock band from Orem, Utah. The band was founded in 2001 and signed to Reprise Records the same year. They rose to fame in June 2002 after releasing their self-titled debut album. They followed up with their second album, In Love and Death, in September 2004 and their third...
, during Taste of Chaos 2007Taste of Chaos 2007Taste of Chaos 2007 was the third of the Taste of Chaos tours created by Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman. In 2007, the tour won the Best Festival/Tour Award at the Rock on Request Awards.-2007 Line-Up:*The Used*30 Seconds to Mars*Senses Fail*Saosin...
(2007) - "Bleeding Rain" by Vampires Everywhere!Vampires Everywhere!Vampires Everywhere! is an American band from Los Angeles best known for their 2010 EP Lost in the Shadows. They are currently signed to Century Media and Hollywood Waste Records.- Band History :...
, on the album Kiss the Sun GoodbyeKiss the Sun GoodbyeKiss the Sun Goodbye is the first full-length studio album from Vampires Everywhere!. The album was released on May 17, 2011 via Century Media and Hollywood Waste Records.-Track listing:# "Bury Me Alive" - 3:53# "Immortal Love" - 4:16...
(2011) - "New Religion" by Black Veil BridesBlack Veil BridesBlack Veil Brides is an American rock band based out of Hollywood, California. The group is composed of Andrew Biersack , Ashley Purdy , Jake Pitts , Jinxx , and Christian "CC" Coma...
, on the album Set the World on FireSet the World on Fire (Black Veil Brides album)-Recording:The album was recorded at the Pulse Recording Studio in Los Angeles, CA over a period of several months, and was roughly finished in the Spring of 2011 under the supervision of Josh Abraham...
(2011)
Production
- Producing the second album of the New Jersey rock band A Midnight Tragedy
- Produced the Ep "Revenge" for Seattle band Girl on Fire
- Produced the 2nd EP for american rock band "To Paint the Sky"
Books
In July 2009, William Francis and Lisa Johnson wrote Flowers and Filth: a poetry/picture book.Francis is currently writing a new book. The title has not been released but it is based on his life until the age of 18.