Formed in late 2000 as an experiment, the project became successful when introduced online with its over-processed vocals and intense melodic sequences. In only a short year, Dismantled was signed to both Metropolis Records in the US and Dependent Records in Europe and released the single "Dystopia" and the self-titlted album to highly positive reviews, hailing Dismantled as the newcomer of the year and as "Album of The Month" in three major German alternative magazines: Zillo, Sonic Seducer, and Orkus.
After a series of shows in the Northwest with such acts as Pigface, Hanzel und Gretyl, and Dita Von Teese, the end of 2003 saw the release of the Exit EP on Dependent Records, a somber ballad with clear vocals and a memorable piano. Included were a haunting cover of AFI's Morningstar approved by Davey Havok himself and a remix by Christian Antkow of id Software (Quake, Doom series), both long-time fans and supporters of the project. The full-length, PostNuclear, followed in 2004, upgrading the sound to be more rock-oriented and unusual with its mesh of pop and moody electronics, earning praise from industrial legends Rudy Ratzinger from Wumpscut and Daniel Myer of Haujobb.
To fully realize the vision of PostNuclear, the band set out on its first nationwide tour in 2004 with Adrian White on drums whose previous work included Delerium, Front Line Assembly, and Strapping Young Lad. The success of the tour had prompted the release of the third album in 2006, titled, Standard Issue, a sarcastic take on the simplicity and emptiness of the current musical climate. Finally getting to play in Europe at the Wave Gothic Festival after Standard Issue commercially failed in the US yet succeeded in Europe, Dismantled recorded one more album for the closing label Dependent titled "When I'm Dead," slated for 2007 and parted ways with Metropolis Records. As a result, Gary Zon is busy pursuing other projects, including the indie pop rock electro outfit Aerodrone and the female fronted electro / synth / rock band No Not Never.
Subcore
Dismantled Lyrics
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The final frontier
The grid is behind you
Yet the mind is blank
Encoded sunsets blind you
The centuries fade to seconds
Deleted time refusing shelter
Memories of skylines rising, falling
Descent towards a final core
A human hope poisoned from the skyline.
Withheld to ease the backward march
Faith eclipsed by ignorance
Deleted time refusing shelter
Dismantled.
The lyrics to Dismantled's song "Subcore" paint a picture of a post-apocalyptic world where the main character has reached the final frontier of their journey. The grid, which could refer to a technological or societal system, is now behind them, but their mind is blank. This could signify a sense of emptiness or loss of purpose now that they have reached their goal.
The encoded sunsets blind the character as they reflect on the passing of time, with centuries fading into seconds. The memories of skylines rising and falling suggest a cycle of creation and destruction that come with the passing of time. The final core that the character is descending towards could represent the end of their journey or the ultimate goal they have been working towards.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of human hope being poisoned by something in the skyline, perhaps hinting at the destruction that has led to the current state of the world. Faith is eclipsed by ignorance, pointing to the idea that perhaps humanity caused its own downfall. Throughout the lyrics, there is a sense of loss and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
You've reached it
You have arrived at a significant point.
The final frontier
This is the last challenge or hurdle to overcome.
The grid is behind you
You have left behind the structured and orderly elements of life.
Yet the mind is blank
You have not been mentally prepared for this moment or do not know how to proceed.
Encoded sunsets blind you
Your view of the future is distorted by preconceived ideas or expectations.
The centuries fade to seconds
Time seems to be moving quickly, passing by faster than usual.
Deleted time refusing shelter
Attempts to forget or ignore past experiences have failed.
Memories of skylines rising, falling
Thoughts about the past, both the good and the bad.
Descent towards a final core
You are moving towards the central issue or root of the situation.
A human hope poisoned from the skyline.
Optimism about the future has been tainted by unpleasant experiences or realizations.
Withheld to ease the backward march
Hiding emotions or thoughts to avoid moving forward or making progress.
Faith eclipsed by ignorance
Beliefs or convictions have been overshadowed by a lack of knowledge or understanding.
Dismantled.
The artist's name, signaling the end or breakdown of something.
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