Psychotic Waltz is a progressive metal band formed in El Cajon, California … Read Full Bio ↴Psychotic Waltz is a progressive metal band formed in El Cajon, California in 1988.
The first incarnation of the band was under the name Aslan, after a character in the novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. With money earned from local shows and T-shirt sales, they recorded a self-titled demo tape in 1986. After discovering another band with the same name, they changed theirs to Psychotic Waltz and recorded a new four-song demo in 1988.
In 1990, they debuted with their independently financed debut A Social Grace, which was released in Europe via a licensing deal with the German label Rising Sun Productions. The album was very well received in Europe, being named album of the month in some European magazines,[citation needed] The situation in US was more difficult, as the album was released under the band's own Sub Sonic Records label. With practically no promotion and minimal distribution, it remained an extremely underground item. In 1991, the band appeared in the Dynamo Festival in Holland.
After the tour, the band's guitarist, Dan Rock, suffered a near-fatal accident after falling off a bridge while rappelling. The band went on to record their second album, Into the Everflow. The album was recorded from August–October, 1992, at Phoenix Studios in Herne, Germany, and was produced by Mekong Delta's main man, Ralph Hubert. After recording the album, but before its release, the band did a small tour while Dan Rock recovered from his accident. The CD was released in Europe on Dream Circle Records, and was very well received, getting album of the month honors in many European magazines.[citation needed] After Rock recovered, the band was nominated as the Best Hard Rock band at the 1992 San Diego Music Awards.
By that time, the band was at the peak of its popularity. They signed with Ralph Hubert's own label, Zardoz Music, for their third album, Mosquito. Recording took place in late 1994 in Record Plant and Madhatter studios in Los Angeles, with the help of the famous metal producer Scott Burns. The initial response for this album was mixed, as the more conventional songwriting that the band followed led some hardcore fans of the band to label it as a sell-out. This was the last album that was recorded with their initial lineup, as bassist Ward Evans left the band after two tours in Europe and was replaced with Phil Cuttino.
They entered the studio once again in 1996, for what proved to be their last studio work together, Bleeding. This time, Scott Burns did the engineering, but the record was mixed by Dan Rock and engineer Woody Barber. Before the band started touring in support for the new album, guitarist Brian McAlpine announced that he would not be able to follow the band due to familial obligations. He was replaced by Steve Cox for the band's final two European tours. Phil Cuttino filmed a promotional video for the track "Faded". This proved to be disastrous for the band, as a crew member sued the band in April 1998, claiming that a light on the set caused him to go blind.
The lengthy court battle that followed, coupled with the different musical interests that the band members had, contributed in the band's demise. Buddy Lackey was the first to leave the band. For a short while, the remaining band members tried to continue with the band, but eventually each went his own way. Rock recorded two instrumental albums with his project Darkstar. Norm Leggio and Steve Cox created the band Teabag, and Buddy Lackey formed the band Deadsoul Tribe, where he performs using his real name, Devon Graves.
Psychotic Waltz reunited in 2010, will tour Europe in support of Nevermore and Symphony X, and are planning to write, record and release a new album.
The first incarnation of the band was under the name Aslan, after a character in the novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. With money earned from local shows and T-shirt sales, they recorded a self-titled demo tape in 1986. After discovering another band with the same name, they changed theirs to Psychotic Waltz and recorded a new four-song demo in 1988.
In 1990, they debuted with their independently financed debut A Social Grace, which was released in Europe via a licensing deal with the German label Rising Sun Productions. The album was very well received in Europe, being named album of the month in some European magazines,[citation needed] The situation in US was more difficult, as the album was released under the band's own Sub Sonic Records label. With practically no promotion and minimal distribution, it remained an extremely underground item. In 1991, the band appeared in the Dynamo Festival in Holland.
After the tour, the band's guitarist, Dan Rock, suffered a near-fatal accident after falling off a bridge while rappelling. The band went on to record their second album, Into the Everflow. The album was recorded from August–October, 1992, at Phoenix Studios in Herne, Germany, and was produced by Mekong Delta's main man, Ralph Hubert. After recording the album, but before its release, the band did a small tour while Dan Rock recovered from his accident. The CD was released in Europe on Dream Circle Records, and was very well received, getting album of the month honors in many European magazines.[citation needed] After Rock recovered, the band was nominated as the Best Hard Rock band at the 1992 San Diego Music Awards.
By that time, the band was at the peak of its popularity. They signed with Ralph Hubert's own label, Zardoz Music, for their third album, Mosquito. Recording took place in late 1994 in Record Plant and Madhatter studios in Los Angeles, with the help of the famous metal producer Scott Burns. The initial response for this album was mixed, as the more conventional songwriting that the band followed led some hardcore fans of the band to label it as a sell-out. This was the last album that was recorded with their initial lineup, as bassist Ward Evans left the band after two tours in Europe and was replaced with Phil Cuttino.
They entered the studio once again in 1996, for what proved to be their last studio work together, Bleeding. This time, Scott Burns did the engineering, but the record was mixed by Dan Rock and engineer Woody Barber. Before the band started touring in support for the new album, guitarist Brian McAlpine announced that he would not be able to follow the band due to familial obligations. He was replaced by Steve Cox for the band's final two European tours. Phil Cuttino filmed a promotional video for the track "Faded". This proved to be disastrous for the band, as a crew member sued the band in April 1998, claiming that a light on the set caused him to go blind.
The lengthy court battle that followed, coupled with the different musical interests that the band members had, contributed in the band's demise. Buddy Lackey was the first to leave the band. For a short while, the remaining band members tried to continue with the band, but eventually each went his own way. Rock recorded two instrumental albums with his project Darkstar. Norm Leggio and Steve Cox created the band Teabag, and Buddy Lackey formed the band Deadsoul Tribe, where he performs using his real name, Devon Graves.
Psychotic Waltz reunited in 2010, will tour Europe in support of Nevermore and Symphony X, and are planning to write, record and release a new album.
Disturbing the Priest
Psychotic Waltz Lyrics
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Black Sabbath Let's try getting to the sky Hang on or you're going…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Psychotic Waltz:
...A Psychotic Waltz Sometimes I wonder what will ever become of me And if…
...And the Devil Cried be seated now, lay your small ante down as the dark…
A Psychotic Waltz sometimes I wonder what will ever become of me and if…
All the Bad Men Some say the bad men built a big machine That they…
All the Voices follow me into the sun they're calling me into the sun flo…
And the Devil Cried be seated now, lay your small ante down as the dark…
Ashes Ashes like a veil of black have lifted to the…
Back to Black Sister fell into the well I heard you cry What you sank…
Bleeding now the wind won't blow away the sun won't come out…
Butterfly I the watchful eye I am the butterfly You know you never…
Cold Flashes of the devil's eye Crying at the shadow of the…
Dancing in the Ashes I see it coming back around I see it coming all…
Devils and Angels The passage opens And I slip in Into your conscience Under y…
Drift slow it down, turn around rain again forever drift on my w…
Faded faded, faded fell from the sky below faded, faded from th…
Freakshow I'm a tripper man in a space of jam Flying in…
Freedom people can you feel anymore? look through the keyhole, list…
Freedom? people can you feel anymore? look through the keyhole, list…
Halo of Thorns whispered alone the song of an angel echoes of a fallen te…
Hanging on a String riding on an endless carousel of wishes, hopes and dreams an…
Haze One Now we're on the road The freeze is coming on Everyone is…
I of the Storm I've seen the sunshine on the black side of the…
I Remember I remember a story of great battles won and the tale…
In This Place I cannot stand to see what I see I can't stand…
Into the Everflow I climb up to the mountain Just to share my point…
It's Only Time Well it's only time When the sun shines let your bullets…
Little People I feel again I'm coming home To find the peace I…
Locked Down Locked down, lock it tight You better wrap it tight around,…
Locust when the mist of the morning falls a silence calls from…
Lovestone Blind Where does the weather go when I see blue around…
Mindsong yesterday i gazed into the sky stared into the sun the sta…
Morbid roses that you bring give to one another I don't know why …
Mosquito Crawling into my head, mosquito, mosquito red Pieces, diseas…
My Grave they're cracking the cross where they hammer the nail penni…
Need needing, feeling alone light never seems to shine hiding u…
Northern Lights laughing at the city freaks a carnival of gimps and tweaks …
Nothing not so long ago there was a time the naive animal…
Only in a Dream there lies a dying sparrow lying still with broken wings t…
Only Time Well it's only time When the sun shines let your bullets…
Out of Mind My spirit takes a journey through my mind In through the…
Shattered Sky The universe is in my eye Scattered are the pages of…
Skeleton digging in through the crypt inside my mind echoes of a…
Sleep shades of gray in the color field bring silent nothing for…
Sleeping Dogs [Instrumental]…
Spiral Tower there a world who's smiling face was spinning in circles out…
Stranded Something holding you won't let go Now the Passenger takes c…
Strange your order is your anarchy your violence your peace your g…
Successor son of creation you've planted my seed under your dominatio…
The Fallen When I close my eyes upon the world And the skies…
Tiny Stream Morning sun begins the day Mothers child has gone away Locke…
While the Spiders Spin Here in my cell Down in my shell I hold in my…
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