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)

Disrupture
Mentallo & The Fixer Lyrics

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Archaic ways this skeptic says
Pushing my patience, neglecting me
Discriminate so vainly
Trembling stupidity, so blatantly hindering
Disfiguring appearance brings turbulence
Ruptured and ugly makes this mind despondent
Behind the eyes a brain lies
Afraid and gazing straight forward and saintly

(Mind over matter)

Crucial but brutal reality
Desensitized transgression vulgarity
Vacant, void, empty
Sleaze injury

(Mind over body
Disrupture)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mentallo & The Fixer's "Disrupture" reflect feelings of frustration, discrimination, and despondency. The opening lines suggest that the singer is encountering "archaic" and outdated beliefs that are testing their patience and neglecting them. They describe this discrimination as "vain" and "blatantly hindering". The reference to "trembling stupidity" suggests that the singer feels that these beliefs are not only outdated but also ignorant and harmful. The image of "disfiguring appearance brings turbulence" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the emotional turmoil caused by this discrimination.

The second verse turns towards a more nihilistic view of reality, referring to "desensitized transgression vulgarity" and a sense of emptiness or void. The final lines of the song seem to offer some sort of solution or coping mechanism: "Mind over matter" and "Mind over body/Disrupture". These lines suggest that the singer may be attempting to focus on their own mental and emotional wellbeing in the face of these challenges.

Overall, "Disrupture" is a song that speaks to the frustrations and challenges of encountering outdated and harmful beliefs. It also hints at the possibility of finding strength and resilience within oneself, through a focus on one's own mental and emotional wellbeing.

Line by Line Meaning

Archaic ways this skeptic says
The singer is bothered by someone who holds outdated beliefs and expresses them skeptically.

Pushing my patience, neglecting me
The person's behavior is testing the singer's patience and ignoring their needs.

Discriminate so vainly
The person discriminates without a valid reason, seeking only to elevate themselves.

Trembling stupidity, so blatantly hindering
The person's ignorance is so obvious and obstructive that it causes the artist to tremble with frustration.

Disfiguring appearance brings turbulence
Seeing something or someone with a disturbing appearance causes the artist emotional disturbance.

Ruptured and ugly makes this mind despondent
The singer's despondency is caused by witnessing something ruined or destroyed.

Behind the eyes a brain lies
The singer recognizes that all people have unique internal experiences, regardless of their outward appearance or behavior.

Afraid and gazing straight forward and saintly
The person appears virtuous, but inwardly they may be motivated by fear or insecurity.

(Mind over matter)
The phrase 'mind over matter' suggests that through strength of will, a person can overcome physical or mental obstacles.

Crucial but brutal reality
The truth can be harsh, but it must be acknowledged.

Desensitized transgression vulgarity
People sometimes become numb to or tolerant of immoral or uncivilized behavior, allowing it to continue unchallenged.

Vacant, void, empty
Something is lacking or has no substance or value.

Sleaze injury
The harm done by someone with dubious or disreputable motives.

(Mind over body Disrupture)
The disruption caused by conflict between the mind and the body can be overcome through strength of will.

Contributed by Colton E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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