Maylene and the Sons of Disaster's II was released on Ferret Records nationwide on March 20, 2007.
Maylene's third album, III, was released on June 23, 2009. The song Just a Shock was released to the band's MySpace page on May 11th, 2009. III debuted at #71 on the Billboard 200.
Dallas Taylor is the most notable member of Maylene and the Sons of Disaster. He was the original vocalist for the metalcore/post-hardcore band Underoath until late 2003.
The band name and concept are based on the legend of the criminal gang of Ma Barker and her sons, noting that evil lifestyles will be met with "divine justice".
Maylene's current roster is:
Dallas Taylor - Vocals
Roman Haviland - Bass
Kelly Scott Nunn - Guitar
Matt Clark - Drums
Chad Huff - Guitar
Jake Duncan - Guitar
and former members include:
Scott Collum - Guitar (2004 - 2008)
Josh Cornutt - Guitar (2004 - 2008)
Josh Williams - Guitar (2005 - 2008)
Lee Turner - Drums (2004-2008)
Although there have been many reports of Maylene and the Sons of Disaster being a Christian band, there is little to no evidence in their lyrics, and Dallas Taylor has been noted in a 2006 interview that "Maylene and Christianity are children of two entirely separate mothers."
In late 2007, he was also reported to have said that "just because [he] was formerly involved with a Christian band (referring to Underoath), it doesn't explicitly make our band a Christian band. We know that many of our fans are Christians, and that's fine, but we as a band in no way endorse the philosophies taught by today's Christian church." Dallas has been quoted saying "For us, faith is what makes us.", noting that members of the band may be Christians, and their faith may motivate them to do what they do, but Maylene is not an evangelical Christian band.
The Mind Of A Grimes
Maylene and the Sons of Disaster Lyrics
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Coming this far can't be a nothing.
Flirting with death everyday, but we don't make mistakes.
Martyrs this blood makes.
Digging the graves for the Valleydale saints.
Farewell comes when your breath becomes mine.
Such a sweet goodbye.
Years brought me to this moment and these plans are what young dreams are made of.
Never second guess revenge.
Not much for last lines, to me it's just a ride.
Knowing you're burning tonight.
Sympathy's for the weak.
Born to make false models become one with their disease.
A psychotic dream you hear him calling.
The Lord helps those who seek relief.
The lyrics to Maylene and the Sons of Disaster's song The Mind Of A Grimes describe a mindset of someone who is deeply troubled and contemplating suicide. The first line, "Loaded down ready to end it all," suggests that the singer is carrying a heavy burden and sees no other way out. Despite feeling like they have come far in life, they feel like it means nothing. The line "Flirting with death everyday, but we don't make mistakes" indicates that they have been contemplating suicide for some time but have yet to act on it.
The singer seems to have a desire for revenge - "Never second guess revenge" - but it's unclear who or what they are seeking revenge against. They seem to be digging graves for some kind of religious group, "Digging the graves for the Valleydale saints," which adds to the unsettling nature of the lyrics. The line "Born to make false models become one with their disease" suggests that the singer has a belief that they are meant to show others the way to embrace their own destructive tendencies.
Overall, the lyrics are dark and delve into themes of death, revenge, and suicide. The singer seems to be someone who feels deeply misunderstood and seeks a way to escape their pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Loaded down ready to end it all.
Feeling overwhelmed and close to giving up on life.
Coming this far can't be a nothing.
Believing that reaching a certain point in life must signify something important.
Flirting with death everyday, but we don't make mistakes.
Taking risky actions, but believing that they are calculated and not mistakes.
Martyrs this blood makes.
Sacrificing oneself and creating a legacy through actions that involve bloodshed.
Digging the graves for the Valleydale saints.
Preparing to outlive and bury one's enemies who are perceived as being saintly or better than oneself.
Farewell comes when your breath becomes mine.
Death is the ultimate farewell, as one's breath becomes still.
Such a sweet goodbye.
Death can be seen as a release or a bittersweet end to a difficult life.
Years brought me to this moment and these plans are what young dreams are made of.
The culmination of years of planning and hard work leading up to a pivotal moment in one's life.
You're laying silent but I thought you ruled this town.
Dead enemies can no longer exert control over a situation, even if they once held power.
Never second guess revenge.
It is important to follow through with one's plans for revenge and not doubt oneself.
Not much for last lines, to me it's just a ride.
Death is not an end in itself, but rather a part of life's journey.
Knowing you're burning tonight.
Taking satisfaction in knowing that one's enemies are suffering or being punished.
Sympathy's for the weak.
Feeling disdain for those who show vulnerability or compassion.
Born to make false models become one with their disease.
Purposefully leading others down a path of destruction or corruption.
A psychotic dream you hear him calling.
Hearing the call of one's own violent or irrational desires.
The Lord helps those who seek relief.
Believing that a higher power can provide help and comfort to those in need.
Contributed by Hudson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.