In late 1998, a band was formed that would come to be recognized as one of … Read Full Bio ↴In late 1998, a band was formed that would come to be recognized as one of the bloodiest acts in the underworld of punk rock. Mister Monster was started by singer-guitarist J~Sin Trioxin. The band formed, wrote, recorded, released, and played its first show within a matter of 6 weeks of forming as a band. Audiences at the 1998 Halloween show were blown away by Mister Monster's performance, and the band's first release, "Songs From the Crypt," sold out its first pressing in a matter of days. Four pressings later, the band was regularly playing New Jersey and New York City, in front of packed houses. During the following year and a half, the band made small tours of the tri-State area and changes to its lineup.

In 1999 -2000, J~Sin recorded tracks for a 5-song demo and recruited various friends to back him up at many NYC/NJ shows as Mister Monster and the Back Alley Butchers. In late 2001, now a full band, MM independently financed and released the full-length disc "Over Your Dead Body," which featured already cult-classics entitled "This Night I Call (Bad Luck)," "Prom Night," "Scars 19," and "Resident Evil." The video for "Bad Luck," along with the video for "Gore Whore," can be found as bonus materials on the DVD for the horror film "Creepy Tales: Girls' Night Out" (Cinema Sky), on which the band's songs appear on the soundtrack along with those of The Misfits. MM has also appeared on compilations such as "Grave Rockers" and "This Is Horrorpunk" along side the Nekromantix, The Crypt Keeper 5, The Independents, Blitzkid, The Spook, and Rock City Morgue.

The band featured in the Activision Videogame "Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines" alongside Empire Hideous and Ghoultown. Thanks to touring all over the USA and self-funded releases, Mister Monster gained international cult status. The band's fan club, the Skeleton Crew, is an outfit that has helped Mister Monster get the popularity and cult status it so justly deserves.

The band's D.I.Y. way of touring and self-released albums gained them success over the 8 years they’ve been a band. With every ounce of blood, Mister Monster strives to gain respect among the living as well as the dead.

Frontman J-Sin Trioxin has traveled the globe spreading his unique blend of horror and 50’s doo-wop, and bringing classic chills back to the horror-rock genre. Born and raised in New Jersey, J.T. immersed himself in the underground punk scene at an early age, actively involved while a high-schooler in 1997. By the age of 16, J-Sin had jump-started his musical career performing and touring with bands. His talents as a musician led him to join the U.S. leg of the Misfits "Famous Monsters" tour as Doyle’s guitar tech and being recruited by Myke Hideous in the reincarnation of The Empire Hideous when that band was touring the USA.

By 1998, J-Sin had formed Mister Monster as a doo-wop band. J-Sin and his East-Coast-based band busted as if out of the grave, taking the throne as the kings of the horror-punk scene. In 2001, Mister Monster released its full length debut CD "Over Your Dead Body" to instant success. Responding to a continually growing demand, Hells Hundred Records (NYC) re-issued that CD, enhanced with bonus tracks and music videos.

No longer content to contain himself to one act or venture, J-Sin shared his talents with countless other acts within his short career. Besides fronting Mister Monster, he has played guitar for the popular deathrock band, Blitzkid. J-Sin also took on the role of touring guitarist for Michale Graves on 2005-2007 tours as well as on Michale's latest album, "Illusions."

Then J-sin returned to New Jersey, working with Wednesday 13 as his touring guitarist. He set himself to writing brand-new material for the latest Mister Monster album.

Glow
Mister Monster Lyrics

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Your picture resides in a plastic page.
Sincerity reflects off the cellophane.
Burning embers that fill the ashtray, let me write away.
Im ready to rest, I'm ready to die.
God I Love your face.

Love is blind, so feel the warm glow.
You're so scared you'll get cut.

Believe me kid, I know.
One more smoke and then I've gotta run,
and the longings just begun.
With all the hearts that I've known,
Can yours be the last one?

I hope my eyes don't hurt too much when I look back.
I know by morning time your pillow will be black.
I hope that every night you'll bring me new light.
I hope my trembling hands get held by yours, so tight.
So baby just glow.

I hope my eyes dont hurt too much when you look back.
I know by morning time, your pillow will be black.
I know that every night you'll bring me new light.
And I hope you'll hold this broken heart,
I'll be yours, I wont go, so baby let's glow.

So I'll shout at the storm.
Dark thunder farewell.
So long, dark clouds.
I'll see you in Hell....

So Baby Just Glow.
...I'm so proud of you for glowing....

Overall Meaning

The song "Glow" by Mister Monster is a heartfelt ballad about being in love and the struggles that come with it. The first verse describes a picture of someone that the singer loves, that is kept in a plastic page for protection. The sincerity of the love reflected is so strong that it even shines through the plastic page. The chorus talks about how love can make people blind and how it's scary to be vulnerable, but the warm glow of love is worth it. The second verse talks about the hope of not hurting each other in the future and holding each other tightly, while the bridge talks about shouting at the storm of dark thoughts and hoping for a bright future together.

The lyrics in this song are rich with emotion and the use of metaphors and imagery enhances the song's meaning. The picture in the plastic page represents how the singer's love is protected and cherished. The burning embers in the ashtray can be interpreted as a metaphor for intense passions and a desire to write away one's feelings. The hope for new light and not hurting each other are recurring themes that show the fragility of love and the strong desire to make it last.

Line by Line Meaning

Your picture resides in a plastic page.
Your image is kept in a plastic frame, like a cheap fake smile.

Sincerity reflects off the cellophane.
Even though it's fake, it shines like it is real.

Burning embers that fill the ashtray, let me write away.
The writer uses the ashes to pour out his emotions in writing.

I'm ready to rest, I'm ready to die.
The writer is tired and ready to give up on life, but the love for someone's face is keeping him going.

God I Love your face.
The writer is madly in love with someone's face.

Love is blind, so feel the warm glow.
Love is not rational, but it feels warm inside.

You're so scared you'll get cut.
You're afraid of getting hurt if you let yourself fall in love.

Believe me kid, I know.
The writer understands the feeling of scared of getting hurt.

One more smoke and then I've gotta run, and the longings just begun.
The writer is smoking a cigarette, trying to delay leaving the person he loves, but he knows he has to go eventually.

With all the hearts that I've known, Can yours be the last one?
The writer wonders if the person he loves can be the last in his heart or he will love other people too.

I hope my eyes don't hurt too much when I look back.
The writer hopes that he won't regret loving the person he loves so much.

I know by morning time your pillow will be black.
The writer knows that the person he loves will cry herself to sleep tonight because he's leaving.

I hope that every night you'll bring me new light.
The writer hopes that the person he loves will bring him new hope and meaning to life every night.

I hope my trembling hands get held by yours, so tight.
The writer is asking the person he loves to hold his hands so tight because he's scared and needs comfort.

So baby just glow.
Just shine bright and stay strong.

I hope my eyes don't hurt too much when you look back.
The writer hopes that his lover won't regret loving him too much.

I know by morning time, your pillow will be black.
The writer knows that he has hurt his lover and caused her much pain.

I know that every night you'll bring me new light.
Even though he has hurt her, the writer knows that his lover will still bring him hope and meaning every night.

And I hope you'll hold this broken heart, I'll be yours, I wont go, so baby let's glow.
The writer is asking the person he loves to hold his broken heart and promising not to leave her, he just wants them to shine brightly together.

So I'll shout at the storm. Dark thunder farewell. So long, dark clouds. I'll see you in Hell....
The writer is saying goodbye to the bad times and is ready to face anything.

I'm so proud of you for glowing....
The writer admires the person he loves for staying strong and glowing through tough times.

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