Alex Cortes, is the singular force behind Noir L.A and he will be the next guest on the MKULTRASOUND PodCast Sunday September 14, 2025 with hosts Alex Zander and Jessica Edwards.
Noir L.A. is more than a band—it’s a self-contained creative universe. From songwriting to mixing, drum programming to album artwork, Alex Cortes does it all. Known for this uncompromising artistic approach, fans often compare him to Trent Reznor or Lemmy—visionaries who don’t just perform music, they embody it.
The upcoming third Noir L.A. album is shaping up to be Cortes’ most expansive work to date: a genre-spanning record rooted in heavy metal but unbound by tradition. From fierce ballads to progressive instrumentals like “Schizophrenic Daydream,” the album continues Noir L.A.’s mission to challenge assumptions about what heavy music can be.
With live guitarist Dimitri Mandylor and drummer Shane Wood (Cortes’ nephew) joining him on stage, Noir L.A. transforms from a one-man studio machine into a commanding three-piece live act—known for raw, unpredictable performances that bring Cortes’ intricate recordings to life.
Noir L.A. is the brainchild of Alex Cortes, a Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and visual artist. Performing every note and crafting every element himself, Cortes fuses heavy metal, hard rock, progressive, acoustic, and alternative sounds into what he calls “diversity metal.” His influences range from The Beatles, Black Sabbath, and Slayer to Jim Croce, Paco de Lucía, and vintage horror VHS tapes.
A self-taught philosopher at heart, Cortes writes with emotional depth, layered symbolism, and a dark, ironic tone. The result is a catalog of music that is musically rich, emotionally raw, and wholly original.
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MKULTRASOUND was created by Alex Zander (Chicago) founder of MK ULTRA Magazine who serves as host and producer along with Executive Producer Too Dark Mark (New Orleans) video editing for YouTube by various editors. The show is recorded in Chicago at Studio D-Ablo and with production in New Orleans at ALAB Media.
Along with Alex there is a rotating list of co hosts that also play a supporting role of each PodCast that have included Ty Coon ex MINISTRY, Yvette Lera Actress and Musician (Blood Dolls, Judas Kiss, The Exotic House of Wax, Armageddon etc.), Artist and Magician Max Bravo and Jessica Edwards Owner/CEO at New Groovin Rhythms Online
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