Feature image photo credit: Katja Ogrin
Larissa Vale is the singer and frontwoman for Black Satellite. Black Satellite is a New York-based industrial metal band. They have two records and a whole lot of touring experience under their belt. They have toured with the likes of Marilyn Manson, Drowning Pool, Fozzy, Mushroomhead, Wednesday 13, and many more. Larissa and Black Satellite are now on the road with Cradle Of Filth until October 28th, 2026. They also have a Halloween show with Coal Chamber coming up. Their new single is a cover of Depeche Mode’s “Never Let Me Down Again,” with rumors that a new album might be on the way.
In this interview, Larissa tells us about the industrial metal tag on the band, the choice to do a Depeche Mode cover, working with songwriter and producer Kane Churko, and how she eats and survives whil out on the road.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!