The Dassing brothers first began experimenting with music by the means of m… Read Full Bio ↴The Dassing brothers first began experimenting with music by the means of more traditional rock music instruments, such as guitar and drums. By the time the two formed their first band with vocalist Rich Mendez, Benestrophe, the instruments of choice became synthesizers and samplers. Most of the two tapes worth of material they recorded subsequently became available as the releases Auric Fires and Sensory Deprivation on RAS DVA records. After parting ways with Mendez, the two brothers began work as Mentallo and the Fixer. Their very first release No Rest for the Wicked saw a limited 500-copy run on vinyl by the Portuguese label Simbiose records, and also gained the attention of Talla 2XLC from Zoth Ommog records.

Mentallo and the Fixer soon after began their long-term relationship with the American industrial music record label Metropolis Records with their second release Revelations 23. This release solidified the band's sound, which included "snarling distorted vocals, hard cutting sequencer rhythms, and a thunderous beat". However, Mentallo and the Fixer changed directions with their following release, Where Angels Fear to Tread, an album which was more heavily influenced by gothic music.

At this time, in 1994, the Dassing brothers formed a side project with vocalist Michael Greene called Mainesthai. Mainesthai's two releases, Out to Lunch and Mentallo and the Fixer Meets Mainesthai were also both released on Metropolis Records, but not until 1998. The Dassings still recorded as Mentallo and the Fixer, releasing their next album Burnt Beyond Recognition in 1997, along with two singles: "Centuries" and "False Prophets".

After the departure of Dwayne Dassing from the band in 1999, Gary continued to use the Mentallo and the Fixer name, and released several albums including Algorythum, Love is the Law, Return to Grimpen Ward, and Vengeance is Mine, along with the single "Systematik Ruin" to accompany Alogrythum. Gary Dassing has returned once again after a five-year silence with the newest Mentallo and the Fixer release, Enlightenment through a Chemical Catalyst. Mentallo and the Fixer formed in Austin, Texas USA in 1988.

Side Projects include:

Benestrophe (pre Mentallo & the Fixer)
Mainesthai
Shimri (Gary Dassing Solo)
Reign of Roses (Dwayne Dassing & Scott Berens)

Afterglow
Mentallo & The Fixer Lyrics

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Rise above this madness breaking of sadness dismissing of al blackness
I do confess psycho analysis tilting of your axis
Entering praxis just lay it to rest won't settle for less
In the aftermath of your trechid past stabbed in the back
What do you see facing all the facts skin showing trax in common sense
You lack idiot unwilling sanity spilling just stop the killing
Actions speak louder than words & sometimes the truth hurts
So accept it for what it's worth but you never give up the search

Feelings of lament borderline descent twisted & bent cry to be free
A need to repent for the anger you did vent wish to be content
Enter plea of guilty inside you scream as far as the eyes can see
Over corners high now you're reaching low hear the bells
Ringing out over the falling snow the laughter flows in the afterglow

Onto life you cling just living in a dream sense heightening
So enlightening so frightening.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mentallo & The Fixer's song "Afterglow" convey a compelling message of hope and redemption. The song appears to address a person who has faced significant challenges in their life and is struggling to come to terms with them. The artist invites the listener to rise above the madness, break free from sadness and dismiss all blackness from their lives. They suggest that the key to finding peace and stability in life is to confront the demons of one's past and perform psychoanalysis to tilt one's axis back towards sanity.

The artist appears to encourage the listener to accept the truth of their situation, no matter how painful, and to stop the killing of oneself emotionally or physically. They point out that it's essential to take action to improve one's life and that sometimes actions speak louder than words. The song's final verses suggest that despite the past's torments, there is an afterglow of hope and joy that awaits those who seek it. The artist encourages the listener to cling on to life, living in a dream, and embracing the heights and frightening aspects of human existence.

Line by Line Meaning

Rise above this madness breaking of sadness dismissing of al blackness
Overcome the chaos and despair, reject the darkness that surrounds you

I do confess psycho analysis tilting of your axis
Admitting to the psychological analysis required to change your mindset

Entering praxis just lay it to rest won't settle for less
Committing to making the necessary changes and not accepting anything less

In the aftermath of your trechid past stabbed in the back
Dealing with the consequences of a traumatic past and feeling betrayed by others

What do you see facing all the facts skin showing trax in common sense
Acknowledging the truth of the situation and seeing the evidence of it in your actions

You lack idiot unwilling sanity spilling just stop the killing
Realizing that you are not thinking rationally and making a conscious effort to stop destructive behavior

Actions speak louder than words & sometimes the truth hurts
Recognizing the importance of actions over words and understanding that confronting the truth can be painful

So accept it for what it's worth but you never give up the search
Accepting the truth for what it is, but always striving for self-improvement

Feelings of lament borderline descent twisted & bent cry to be free
Struggling with negative emotions and feeling trapped, wanting to break free

A need to repent for the anger you did vent wish to be content
Feeling guilty for expressing anger and longing for inner peace

Enter plea of guilty inside you scream as far as the eyes can see
Acknowledging wrongdoing and feeling remorseful, with intense emotions

Over corners high now you're reaching low hear the bells
Going through highs and lows, but hearing the call to change

Ringing out over the falling snow the laughter flows in the afterglow
Finding joy and happiness after overcoming hardships

Onto life you cling just living in a dream sense heightening
Holding on to life and experiencing heightened senses, feeling like living in a dream

So enlightening so frightening.
The process of change can be both enlightening and scary

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