Mephisto Walz has an accomplished discography, having released several well respected full-length albums (most notably through Cleopatra Records).
The band's lineup (as stated on their myspace):
Barry Galvin: Vocals and Text, guitars, bass, drums, synth, assorted anything else's
Sara Reid: Vocals and Text
Myriam Galvin: Vocals and Text
Past members:
Christianna: Vocals and Text
Johnny Tyndal: Additional Text
Johanne Schuman: bass
Stevyn Grey: drums
William Faith: bass
David Glass: drums
Orlando: live guitar
Tony Havoc: drums
In 2002, The Fossil Dungeon was proud to release the limited edition signature CDR single entitled "Nightingale", showcasing the band's latest recording efforts. This new exclusive song (extended version), along with a new track entitled "Witches Gold," is available for the first time as a limited and luxorious gatefold 7inch EP and limited CD.
The "Nightingale" single exemplified that Mephisto Walz is still a very active band and that they remain one of the most appreciated artists within the gothic rock genre. The album, "Insidious" released in 2004 reinforces its presence as a leading ethereal rock ensemble.
March 2011: New album "IIIrd Incarnation" is out.
On this "3rd Incarnation" of Mephisto Walz , Barry added vocals to his repertoire, with Sara Reid collaborating on some tracks. The first reviews are very positive and this release is already identified as one of the best Mephisto Walz album.
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Alle in Asche
Mephisto Walz Lyrics
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Dem Meer der Verzweiflung aus Blut, Schweiss, und Sperma
Turn your head slowly
Turn your head slowly
In diese Hohlen will ich tauchen
Mein Korper ein Erdbeben
Gluhende Lawa stromt durch die Gewalten
Aus dem Innern der Erde
Fliesst durch dich zur Mundung am Ozean
Turn your head slowly
Turn your head slowly
Du scheinst wie die Sonne
Erwarmst mich lasst mich frieren
Sturzt mich in Dunkelheit
Wenn du dein Licht verbigst
Schenk mit die Ultra-Violetten Strahlen
Deines Lachelns, dass ich wieder lebe
Steigende Spannung
Bis der Vulkan wieder bebt
Gluhende Lawa ausbricht
Alle Zivilisation in Asche
Alle Zivilisation in Asche
The lyrics of Mephisto Walz's Alle in Asche are dark and provocative, blending themes of sexual desire, despair, and destruction. The song begins with the lines "Deine verschlungenen Hohlen fuhren zu dem Meer / Dem Meer der Verzweiflung aus Blut, Schweiss, und Sperma," which can be translated to "Your winding hollows lead to the sea / The sea of despair made of blood, sweat, and sperm." These lyrics suggest a sense of desperation and longing, the desire to be consumed or engulfed.
The next lines, "In diese Hohlen will ich tauchen / Mein Korper ein Erdbeben / Mein Krater wird zum Vulkan gluhende Lawa stromt durch die Gewalten / Aus dem Innern der Erde / Fliesst durch dich zur Mundung am Ozean," can be interpreted as the manifestation of this desire to be devoured. The singer wants to dive into the hollows, becoming an earthquake that turns into a volcano, with molten lava flowing through them and out to the ocean. This imagery is violent and sexual, with the volcanic eruption symbolizing a climax.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "Turn your head slowly / Turn your head slowly," almost as if someone is being urged to look away from the events taking place. The final lines of the song, "Alle Zivilisation in Asche / Alle Zivilisation in Asche," can be translated to "All civilization in ashes," suggesting that this desire for destruction goes beyond just physical and sexual boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
Deine verschlungenen Hohlen fuhren zu dem Meer
Your intricate caverns lead to the sea, the sea of despair made of blood, sweat, and semen
Turn your head slowly
Turn your head slowly
In diese Hohlen will ich tauchen
I want to dive into these caverns
Mein Körper ein Erdbeben
My body is an earthquake
Mein Krater wird zum Vulkan
My crater turns into a volcano
Gluhende Lawa stromt durch die Gewalten
Molten lava flows through the realms
Aus dem Innern der Erde
From the depths of the Earth
Fliesst durch dich zur Mundung am Ozean
Flows through you to the mouth of the ocean
Du scheinst wie die Sonne
You shine like the sun
Erwarmst mich lasst mich frieren
You warm me, and then let me freeze
Sturzt mich in Dunkelheit
You plunge me into darkness
Wenn du dein Licht verbigst
When you hide your light
Schenk mit die Ultra-Violetten Strahlen
Give me the ultraviolet rays
Deines Lachelns, dass ich wieder lebe
Of your smile, so I can live again
Steigende Spannung
Increasing tension
Bis der Vulkan wieder bebt
Until the volcano erupts again
Gluhende Lawa ausbricht
Molten lava erupts
Alle Zivilisation in Asche
All civilization in ashes
Alle Zivilisation in Asche
All civilization in ashes
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tonydeejay
one of the best goth songs EVER
@iCtrlz
WOWY WOW! I thought that I'd never be able to hear this song EVER AGAIN! Only hear this song at clubs or college radio when goth was goth. lol Taking me back to a dark comfy place...
@karmicvibez6377
It is so beautiful, idk hoow anyone could dislike. Such beauty exists ❤
@TheNephilim69
"...turn your head slowlyyyyyy" this song is MASTERPIECE!
@Mewklesdream
This song is so.. perfect
@karmicvibez6377
Such a beautiful song!
@gothiccsatlos
Mephisto Walz = My Favorite Gothic Band
@user-ml7ub8wj3m
M fascinastee ty aktituddddd
@cesaregomix
the two versions, is veryy veryy darkkk yeahhh!! Mephisto walz Foreverrrrrrrr !!
@MinimalKraft
You seem like the Sun, warm me, makes me freeze, plunging me into darkness if you're hiding your light. Give me the ultra-violet rays of your smile so I will live again Increasing tension until the volcano trembles again glowing lava erupts All zvilisation in ash All zvilisation in ash