The Final Aiden Interview

William gives his last interview for Aiden.

[@reggaemortis4117]

Aiden as a band, meant so much to me growing up. To see it finally close it's final Chapter is such a weird feeling for me. As much as it saddens me, I can't help but feel excited for the future of William Control, and feel proud that I could contribute to this awesome part of his life. Thank you Aiden, for the best fucking memories of my life! It's In Our Heads It's In Our Hearts The World By Storm

[@dreampolly2634]

2022 and still listening to Aiden ♥️

[@AzazelZaphorOmega]

Thank you William. Goodbye Aiden, thanks for the memories. :'-(

[@IamStillare]

Id love to go back to 2003 to start this all over again.

[@asmongoldsmouth9839]

*I used to crank Aiden in my 1999 Plymouth Neon Espresso 2-door. It was an all black 5-speed manual with tinted windows, a wing, and the 2.0 DOHC engine. It wasn't a racecar. But it was zippy.* *Just a fun car, with the greatest music cranked out of my car's big audio setup. HUGE bass and sound. 20-ish years has flown by....*

[@mementomori2578]

Watching this band for the 7 years I have and seeing it end almost feels like a good friend has passed away. Aiden has been there for me when no one else was and they've shown me that it's okay to think and dress the way I do. I never even got to see them live and it hurts because I'll never get that closure. At least I know that I'll always have the music to blast when I'm depressed and upset or excited and happy. RIP Aiden, I'll miss you guys dearly.

[@bekiikneale377]

Its in our heads, Its in our hearts, The world by storm...

[@nikkistarkey500]

Woah. I’ve never heard an artist say. “Music is free..face it.” Haha that shit hit different. This is crazy I remember growing up to him as a kid back in MySpace prime and then just recently rediscovering the person as a 25 year old now and hearing their life story felt raw as fuck.

[@zin22hashtagBABALU]

We Sleep forever.... Aiden...

[@tomvain6242]

2023 and I STILL miss this band so much! They quickly became my favorite band with their first album and are still my favorite band today. I was lucky enough to see them 3x's live and they always put on an amazing show. Thanks for the memories!!

[@AlexAttacks]

I literally skipped school to drive from El Paso all the way to Phoenix just to see you on your last tour, and it was hands down the best concert i've ever attended.

[@blueeyes666]

I was there! At joes grotto lol. I got up on stage during Moment and kissed Will on the cheek.

[@ThiccOrTreat]

I saw Aiden when I was 16 years old and it changed my life forever. I even named my son after the band. I will never forget.

[@codyglasson8695]

Same.

[@zerosk8r666]

Me too his mother allowed it only if it was spelled differently.. but deep dwn this band is the reason for my son's first name

[@itsaidenn5954]

🤗 didn’t know that thanks

[@seizethekay]

same here! - my son is also an Aiden - and it was only recently that he was like " mummy hy am I called Aiden" so i was like " well... after the rock band" and now when ever anyone says " oh what's your name, he's like Aiden ... after mummy's favorite rock band"

[@3krazykidsmom238]

Same

[@ViolentMoth]

First rock band I ever saw live, back in January 2006. I'm so glad I got to be there for the final show. Thank you.

[@deannacundliffe9153]

William, I never had the pleasure of getting to see Aiden, but it has been a great pleasure to see you grow as an artist. For years, you guys were some of my favourite artists. I'm looking forward to whatever you put out in the future. Congrats man, and best of luck!

[@Apollyon_Rev911]

Been a fan since 05. Still spinning their records to this day. Miss them all so much. Had the best times rocking out at their shows in Chicago. Thank you Aiden!

[@stevebecker6269]

Thank you very much William for giving so many years of your life to the Aiden project, for me it was very important in my adolescence, I was listening to Aiden in very sad moments of my life and he accompanied me until I almost took my life , but he was also in very happy moments with friends. 2024 and I still fondly remember Aiden. thanks thank you so much!

[@selinarwhal93]

I was so young I was in the 5th grade when Aiden changed my life and my taste of music I dedicated so much of myself to them. They saved my life literally. Aiden forever ♥

[@ambernewman5144]

This absolutely made my heart hurt. Saw you in Atlanta on the last tour. I wouldn't have missed it for the world. I will miss Aiden, but i'm looking forward to much more William Control.

[@steleekrisik567]

i miss aiden so much i love you guys you helped me through sooo much of my life im 26 now and ive listened to aiden since i was 15 and i still listen to you guys ...aiden will always have a special place in my heart and soul ....i remember getting the victory records mag and i got dvds and thats how i found you lol ill never forget the times listening to your music when i had no hope and didnt care if i lived or died and you helped me through ..imy guys

[@SammyRaine]

Almost 14 years ago I first heard Aiden. I saw them twice and it was honestly such an awesome experience to see you guys live and meet you. You guys have no idea how much you meant to me, I wouldn’t still be here without your music, so I am forever in your debt 💕

[@captaincrespo3327]

I met you in pittsburgh when i was 16 and you were super nice, and asked me what day it was. it was a Tuesday haha

[@jackdiller9087]

This was beautiful.

[@xcgbfdsc]

I love hope honest and raw this was. I really appreciated how he bared his soul here. Thank you. NEVER give up!!!

[@lanahoward2209]

This seriously breaks my fucking heart.

[@leestembrite3134]

Beautiful, sweet interview..thanks Will.

[@omglolzorange67]

Aiden forever.

[@UNTRookie24]

One of the biggest regrets I have is not driving from Dallas to Arizona the day after the show at gas monkey got rained out. Although I was crushed that night in Dallas, I still couldn't thank you enough after your set you played for us in that shitty bar. I thanked you, and want to thank you again for being so full of character, and so humble, and so caring of your fans that you still played a few sad bastard songs for us, because you wouldn't let us go home empty handed. 10 years later I never got to see "Aiden" perform, and that blows. But for 10 years, Aiden has been there for me, through thick and thin. I'm infinitely grateful to Aiden, and all of its members, past and present. Thank you. Here's to many more years of great tunes, and great memories.

[@bigperm6828]

Started listening to Aiden 11 years ago. Got me through some rough times and I skated my ass off to their music. About to check out William Control. Thanks for the memories

[@pjsw]

thank you for everything

[@ohmyitsguy]

The fact I am in this is so humbling. Thank you, Wil. For everything.

[@MikeyTracey]

I'm gonna really miss Aiden :(

[@MikeDunne]

I found aiden in high school when nightmare anatomy came out in 2005. I remember downloading it from limewire, but I lost it, after I bought a new ipod. I got disguises in 2021 and knives in 2022, and just recently bought back nightmare anatomy, and still remember it like I did in high school.

[@axldecay3056]

2024 Aiden always present, undead 🦇🖤🦇

[@DaniSixxxx]

I want to hug, William! I love you, Mr.Francis! Love, Dani!

[@brotherbear4524]

I saw yall at the webster theater in hartford ct back in the late 2000s, it was amazing. I was so thankful and filled with joy. I was smashing my fists together begging for i set my friends on fire. You saw me and yall had me spread the croud for the wall of death. I still remember that as one of my favorite concerts

[@RichieRich1989]

I cried. 😭😭😭

[@dessiemccabe4921]

Great band going to miss them

[@adamolivercrawford]

still brings a tear to my eye thatsuch a hugh part of my life is over.was so amazing seeing you one last time and getting scream from the very pits of my love and soul "its in our headsits in our heartsthe world by storm"

[@ADucksOpinion]

fuck... i cried.. amazing.

[@builtindustries7820]

sameee

[@builtindustries7820]

ah they where the first band I ever saw fuck it's really over

[@courtney893]

I miss them 🖤💔

[@kantezkape49]

I still miss Aiden.

[@Neni923]

My favorite band as a teen. I kind of looked up to Wil in a way. I hadn’t listened to Aiden in a while and and decided recently to and it feels weird. I still feel embarrassment for this one time I commented on myspace on a post from Nick asking him to tell Wil I said happy birthday but the internet acted up and like spam posted it. That sounds dumb to do anyway but I was a young teen, and like a young teen I had an “idol” and that was Wil for me.

[@VitalPeradox]

I love this band 😢

[@angelmarquez6180]

2023 y sigo escuchando Aiden🔥🔥🔥

[@kane00000]

Man I missed out. This guy is awesome.

[@MysteryMenASMR]

Wanted to leave a goodbye message, but I'm 3 years late. I first heard Aiden back in 2007 and ever since has always remained one of my all time favorites! And still will for many more years! Thank you for the awesome shows you put on & thank you for the amazing music you put out for us to listen to 😎

[@Big_Daddy_Boneless]

that moment when you see yourself in the audience, truely magical.

[@lostindesperation]

Which minute? :O

[@trappedwhale]

Love that you used opening departure

[@aswarrior6365]

I got to see Aiden in 2006 in California. I still have the photos I got with all the guys that night

[@ronnybonilla1642]

Still my favorite band!!!! And still listen their music with the same feeling like the first time!! Maybe a reunion with the original members!!! 😅😅😅🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@n3utr0mxoficial]

what can I say, thank you very much Will for the songs and with the band that identifies me, today I tell you, I have Aiden tattooed on my arm for two meanings, one for my favorite emo punk band and the other meaning, my name son Aiden , thanks will, I could never go to a concert when they came to Mexico City 😓, I hope you come again.

[@TheRisingIcarus]

Wow, I discovered William Control just a month ago and am now discovering he was Aiden

[@TheRisingIcarus]

*in Aiden

[@indialogan7326]

🌿🌺 Thank 😊 You 🌺🌿

[@lehliladevandria5712]

Fycking tears right now.

[@luisacosta9045]

Miss You so michs

[@ghostschiphon]

fuck, where did the last 12 years of my life go

[@stario]

Be selfish and do it again in 2022, please!

[@kelseyknight4368]

DUDE LOVE AIDEN !!!!!!

[@jeremygallimore924]

Try to play the when we were young concert in l.v.

[@hellyeah9398]

AIDEN!

[@FromSumeria]

I miss Aiden u.u

[@Purplebellydancer]

I was at the Catty, Glasgow final show and it was awesome...and emotional :’( aiden4life

[@jeremiahrichards75]

fuck will, I'm two years too late and it sucks; I will forever remember; RIP aiden

[@joeydemon5341]

14:00 Did I just hear a Hell's Half Acre quote:?

[@albert_zombyrock]

😓😓💔

[@mandiantonucci13]

Wil *ART* IS INFINITE & EVERLASTING! THERE IS NO BEGINNING OR & END TO ART! & YOU CAN DEF BE THE NXT **DAVID BOWIE** YOU'RE LIKE MY TWINFLAME 💀

[@AutumnAbstract]

"I dont drink or do drugs" Meanwhile in The Truth About William "I'm an alcoholic, I'm a drug addict. took my first drink when i was about 11." I've been a fan of his for a long time but at the same time im really starting to question what is the truth and what isnt when it comes to what he says. Which makes the allegations that much harder to process with credibility.

[@markshadows3667]

I was a huge Aiden and WC fan for many years. Not really anymore but to clarify, all he meant by that was that he'll always be an addict whether he still drinks or uses drugs. Most addicts feel that way. So it's easily assumed he just replaced addiction to those substances with a sex addiction.

[@jenniferbock1115]

He's been sober for 22 years. He hadbad addiction problems as a kid. AA thinks you are always an addict, he talks about this freely in interviews.😊

[@dimerdozen2272]

Aidens nightmare anatomy was one of my childhood albums, I was to young to understand the politics of music, didn't know they broke up till I was older and wondered why there was no new music, they got a lot of hate and idk why! To emo they said, like what?