Katha Mia - Drums, Vocals
Carl Fornia - Guit… Read Full Bio ↴Martin Engler - Vocals
Katha Mia - Drums, Vocals
Carl Fornia - Guitar, Vocals
Manuel Antoni - Bass, Vocals
Mono Inc. rose from the ashes of several band projects, the frustrations of being forced into unwelcome directions by major record labels and the fervent wish to make uncompromising music. Founder members were Martin Engler, mastermind and songwriter, Carl Fornia and Miky Mono. In 2003 Manuel Antoni joined the band on bass guitar and also as a sound designer.It was made clear from the start that Mono Inc. would never sell their souls for a major record label deal and they decided to sign with the independent label NoCut. Their debut album Head Under Water was released in 2004 and was critically acclaimed as a new sound called ‘MONOROCK’. Two singles from the album made appearances in the most important German trend charts for rock, metal and gothic music such as DAC, MRC30 and Native25. The release was followed by extensive touring throughout Germany and Europe.
At the end of 2006, as the band gathered in the studio to prepare the material for the 2nd album, they were witness to a totally unexpected event: the break-up between the band and their front man; after endless discussions and the odd flying instrument the tensions between Martin and Miky had run so high that the band asked Miky to leave and decreed that Martin should take over the microphone.
Strangely this was not a spectacular change in sound for the band, as they were so used to Martin’s voice from his many demos, and he has been lead vocalist ever since. The free seat behind the drums was soon occupied by Katha Mia, probably Germany’s best-looking female drummer.
Martin and Katha first met backstage at a Depeche Mode concert in Aarhus, Denmark, in the summer of 2006. Katha knew of Mono Inc. and half-jokingly offered her percussive services in the event of Martin ever breaking a hand during the drum solo. He remembered this kind, misguided offer and decided to take a chance and invite her to the studio. On that fateful day the band was immediately, jaw-droppingly impressed by this sweet, enchanting beauty who sat behind the drumkit and packed such an unbelievable punch. The decision to grab her was made in seconds. With this exciting new line-up complete, the band relished recording their 2nd longplayer Temple of the Torn, which was released worldwide in June 2007.
The Hit-Single of this album (In My Heart) was the key for Mono Inc. to becoming a constant component of every Rock-DJ’s program and was changing the bands status of being an insiders’ tip into being resounded throughout the land. The 2nd half of the year 2007 the band enjoyed their new born harmony on the road and played all over the country and entered the next level when their song Burn Me was picked to become theme music of a new serial by a big German TV station. This serial started in September 2007 and still continues…
And now, in May 2008, Mono Inc. is back with a vengeance! The 3rd album CD Pain, Love And Poetry is steamrollering the gothic-scenery only 11 months after their last full length album. And it’s once again full of unbelievably good compositions. Musically the new album has everything we've come to expect from this band: breathtaking drum patterns, soaring bass lines, rich guitar walls, gorgeous keyboard pads and empathetic vocals create an evocative soundscape that captures the listener immediately. That’s what we expected… but Martin is singing his new songs with more confidence and authority than ever and you feel and believe every single word and note.
Lyrically the focus is (as the title already implies) intensely personal throughout, and anyone who has experienced the ups and downs (especially the downs) of love will find himself poetically echoed here. The first single Teach Me To Love, which comes as a duet with Lisa Middelhauve (female ex-vocalist of Goth-Metal-Band Xandria).
Not to be slowed down Mono inc released the EP Comedown in 2010, and the EP Revenge in 2011. Full Length albums poured out in the shape of Viva Hades in 2011 and freshly released After the War full length and EP. Listen now and fall deeply and lastingly in love with Germanys Dark-Rockers...
Avalon
Mono Inc. Lyrics
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place for my hate
brains for discovery
times to be late
shields for the madness
pills for my pain
and fire for my love
eyes for my wounds
lungs for my body
food for the muse
rain in my desert
help to be real
and fire for my love
don't you dare to say
you'll never get there
on my way to avalon
one more way to avalon
I beg for relief
I leave to remind you
of all those dimensions you loose
I pray there for you
I pray there for you
land for the drowning
sense to my life
truth for the rumors
left to go right
wax for the candles
lights in the dark
and fire for my love
ears for my poems
eyes for my wounds
lungs for my body
food for the muse
rain in my desert
help to be real
and fire for my love
don't you dare to say
you'll never get there
on my way to avalon
one more way to avalon
I beg for relief
I leave to remind you
of all those dimensions you loose
I pray there for you
I pray there for you
so I beg for relief
I leave to remind you
so I beg for relief
I should have denied you
Oh I beg for relief
I leave to remind you
of all those dimensions you loose
I pray there for you
I pray there for you
avalon
avalon
avalon
The lyrics of Mono Inc.'s song Avalon seem to talk about a person who is seeking solace and relief in a place called Avalon. The lyrics describe the different things that the person needs to get to Avalon, including a room and place for their negative emotions ("horror" and "hate"), tools for creativity and exploration ("brains for discovery"), a shield for their madness, and medicine for their pain. Additionally, the person needs ears for their poems, eyes for their wounds, and a support system to keep them going. But despite everything, the person says that they are on their way to reaching Avalon, and they refuse to believe that they will never get there.
In the second verse, the person asks for "land for the drowning" - a metaphor for a safe place to land when they're feeling overwhelmed. They ask for "sense to [their] life" and truth to contradict the rumors that might be spread about them. They need light in their darkness, and wax for their candles to keep burning. Again, they ask for rain to quench the desert in their lonely existence. They repeat the idea that they are on their way to Avalon, and they pray for relief.
The chorus repeats several times, with the person begging for relief and reminding others of the "dimensions [they] lose" when they don't seek help. The final line simply repeats the word Avalon.
Line by Line Meaning
room for my horror
A place for the fear and dread that consumes me
place for my hate
A space where I can harbor my anger and resentment
brains for discovery
The capacity to seek out and uncover knowledge
times to be late
Moments to put off responsibilities and obligations
shields for the madness
Protection from the insanity and chaos that surrounds me
pills for my pain
Medications to ease the agony and distress that I feel
and fire for my love
Passion and energy for the love that I have for someone or something
ears for my poems
Listeners who appreciate and understand my written words
eyes for my wounds
People who can empathize and relate to my emotional scars
lungs for my body
The essential organs that keep me alive and breathing
food for the muse
Nourishment for the creative inspiration that drives me
rain in my desert
Hope and revitalization in a barren emotional landscape
help to be real
Assistance in becoming authentic and genuine
and fire for my love
Passion and energy for the love that I have for someone or something
don't you dare to say
Warning to not underestimate or dismiss what I am capable of
you'll never get there
Challenging others to believe in themselves and their potential
on my way to avalon
Journeying towards a peaceful and ideal destination
one more way to avalon
Another path to reach this desired state of being
I beg for relief
Asking for help and release from the burdens of life
I leave to remind you
Departing to inspire others to contemplate their own existence
of all those dimensions you lose
Highlighting the potential greatness and possibilities that may go unrealized
I pray there for you
Wishing for the well-being and happiness of others
so I beg for relief
Continuing to plead for help and support
I should have denied you
Realizing that it's best to reject harmful and unhealthy influences
avalon
Magical and mystical utopia, representing a state of tranquility and fulfillment
Contributed by Taylor F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Scaper Viking
I’m so glad to have finally stumbled across you all. Your music speaks to my heart and fills my veins with such musical energy and beauty. Thank you all so much for the fantastic music and videos. Best wishes for continued success!
Ludovic Doré
Rien n à redire. Musicalement très fort et la voix hors norme. Que du bonheur pour mes oreilles. Un bijou Avalon. Ma favorite avec Nemesis. Bonne continuation ne changer rien
Cameron Kelly
my God, this is beautiful! so proud of you Martin!
Ben Allan
I'd love to sing along with the chorus, in a live place
leon kennedy
🤘👍everywhere i travel to, i always listen to mono inc downloaded on my phone to get me thru tough times. Danke Sehr Martin. 🤘MONO INC ALWAYS AND FOREVER🤘
Hjuston Clipster
Without distortion on guitar it sounds so sooft •-• and beautiful~
Hooligan Cowboy
Absolutely flawless!
MrHelmutFritz
Wunderbare blade, dann noch mit Backstagebereich zeigen umso besser, 🤘🤘🖤
Illyavin Gardiana
Tolle Musik!! Macht weiter so :)
zedpwner - Mobile Gaming and More
why is this not spotify i just looked and tried to add it to a playlist and im so fuckin mad lmfao i love this song more than the original version