BIO
Hailing from NYC, Black Satellite, comprised of Larissa Vale and Kyle Hawken, is creating waves in the rock scene with a sound that’s dark, edgy, and distinctly their own. Fusing industrial and metal influences, their music transcends conventional boundaries solidifying their place in the genre. The band continues to break new ground through ceaseless hard work and non-stop touring, showcasing their dedication both on and off stage.
Shortly after launching their first single Valkyrie from their debut album Endless, Black Satellite garnished attention from press outlets such as Billboard, Huffington Post, Revolver, Loudwire, Knotfest, and Alternative Press. Black Satellite was also named one of Alternative Press’ “12 Bands You Need To Know” in a print issue of the magazine.
Black Satellite subsequently released two cover songs paying tribute to Type O Negative, which charted on metal radio.
The band recently concluded writing and recording their sophomore record, Aftermath, mixed by veteran producer Ben Grosse (Marilyn Manson, Breaking Benjamin, Filter) with tracks produced by Kane Churko (Papa Roach, In This Moment). Their single Void is the first taste of the brand new album. Knotfest commenting on the track: “the first single offers a glimpse into the bold, stylishly dark sound that has made the duo of Larissa Vale and Kyle Hawken such a promising prospect.”
In 2021, they released a cover of Rammstein’s “Sonne” to critical acclaim with Revolver Magazine describing the track as “a masterclass in metal covers.” This was followed by the release of their latest single Broken.
Black Satellite has since completed back-to-back tours as direct support for John 5, Fozzy, and Nita Strauss in Fall/Winter 2021/2022, with additional appearances at Metal In The Mountains Fest and Blue Ridge Rock Fest. Black Satellite also toured supporting Cold and Sumo Cyco in Spring 2022, as well as Drowning Pool in Fall 2022. The band joined the Double Trouble Live Tour with co-headliners Cradle of Filth and Devil Driver as direct support in March, 2023. They will be continuing with the second leg of the tour in October 2023 directly followed by a massive Fall tour with Wednesday 13.
"The sound of Endless is absolutely huge...Syrupy vocal hooks abound, drizzled over whole mountain ranges of studio-shined guitar tapestries." – Billboard
"Black Satellite has this strength in their music that stirs up feelings of hope even in the most of haunting places." - The Huffington Post
"Each song from Endless effortlessly shows off the duo's provocative sound and captivating alt-rock essence." - Alternative Press
“For their take on "Sonne,"…Black Satellite make the Neue Deutsche Härte composition sound both nastier and heavier…Vale's singing delivery is alternately snarling and chilling, while Hawken gives the mighty industrial riffs a modern sheen without stepping on what made them special in the first place. It's a masterclass in metal covers…” - Revolver
“…a rock band beyond definition…” – idobi Radio
“Void asserts an auspicious start to the band’s sophomore campaign for the soon-to-be-released record, Aftermath… the first single offers a glimpse into the bold, stylishly dark sound that has made the duo of Larissa Vale and Kyle Hawken such a promising prospect.’ - Knotfest
"...melodic guitars lay the foundation below Vale’s increasingly intensifying vocal." - Loudwire
“New York City-based duo Black Satellite has unabashed, big-time arena-rock aspirations.” – Billboard
"...Larissa’s blow-your-mind talent and her badassery for going beyond the “female-fronted” label." – Raw Femme
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