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.
Mosquito
Psychotic Waltz Lyrics
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Pieces, diseases, floating in the greases, but they smile instead
sting of the suckerfly
In the dead of the night
Ride on the wings of a dragonfly
Sleep by the candlelight
Sucking the gutter dry
Now they dance on the open eye
Pushing the needle to the tiny bite
watching the circling sun, mosquito, mosquito run
Vision of a killing gun
They sing with the voices of the angels son
river is flowing
The bloddy wind is blowing
The reaper they are sowing
And I don't believe that they are going
crawling into my eye, mosquito, mosquito fly
Falling from the scientist slide
Eating at the walls from behind they hide
The song Mosquito by Psychotic Waltz depicts the intrusion or infestation of mosquitos, portrayed as disease-carrying and dangerous creatures, into the mind and life of the singer. In the first verse, the lyrics "Crawling into my head, mosquito, mosquito red/Pieces, diseases, floating in the greases, but they smile instead" are suggestive of the mosquitos breeding and spreading disease in the singer's thoughts or subconsciousness, and the "smiling" being indicative of the mosquitos' pleasure in inflicting harm. The second verse refers to the mosquitos' nocturnal feeding ("In the dead of the night"), while playing with the idea of riding on other winged insects such as the dragonfly. The lyrics "Pushing the needle to the tiny bite" describe the mosquitos' modus operandi of injecting potential toxins or diseases into the host.
The chorus of the song, "River is flowing/The bloody wind is blowing/The reaper, they are sowing/And I don't believe that they are going," suggest the dangerous and pervasive nature of the mosquitos infestation. The use of words such as "reaper" and "bloody wind" drives home the message of severity and inevitability of the situation, with the singer being unable to rid himself of the mosquitos. The final verse brings focus to the singer's physical self, with the mosquitos "crawling into [his] eye" and metaphorically eating away at him.
Line by Line Meaning
Crawling into my head, mosquito, mosquito red
The singer is haunted by the presence of the mosquito in their mind, which is symbolized by the color red.
Pieces, diseases, floating in the greases, but they smile instead
The mosquito feeds on the singer's bodily fluids, leaving behind harmful pathogens, yet the mosquito remains content with its actions.
sting of the suckerfly
The mosquito's bite is compared to that of a predatory insect.
In the dead of the night
The mosquito is most active when the artist is vulnerable, typically while sleeping.
Ride on the wings of a dragonfly
The mosquito is carried by the dragonfly, allowing it to travel and infect other hosts.
Sleep by the candlelight
The singer is unable to find peace or rest due to the mosquito's constant presence.
Sucking the gutter dry
The mosquito derives sustenance from less-than-desirable sources, highlighting its parasitic nature.
Taking flight
The mosquito is capable of leaving and returning at will, demonstrating its control over the artist's environment.
Now they dance on the open eye
The mosquito's presence is so pervasive that the artist is unable to ignore it even while awake.
Pushing the needle to the tiny bite
Despite the mosquito's small size, its bite has a powerful effect on the artist.
watching the circling sun, mosquito, mosquito run
The mosquito continues to exist even as time passes, always remaining a threat.
Vision of a killing gun
The artist imagines using deadly force to eliminate the mosquito and its potential to harm them.
They sing with the voices of the angels son
The mosquito's whine is likened to that of a heavenly chorus, disguising its true malevolence.
river is flowing
The world continues to turn even as the mosquito persists in its presence.
The bloddy wind is blowing
The singer is tormented by the mosquito's unrelenting attacks, which leave visible injuries.
The reaper they are sowing
The mosquito spreads disease and death with each bite, reaping destruction in its wake.
And I don't believe that they are going
The artist is unable to escape the mosquito's presence, even as they hope for it to leave.
crawling into my eye, mosquito, mosquito fly
The mosquito continues to invade the singer's body, even finding its way to their eyes.
Falling from the scientist slide
The mosquito is studied by scientists, yet its true capabilities continue to evade understanding.
Eating at the walls from behind they hide
The mosquito continues to inflict harm on the artist, even while remaining unseen and insidious.
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* Band : PSYCHOTIC WALTZ
* Album : "Mosquito"
* Copyright : 1994 Bulletproof Records/ Intercord Records
* Genre : Progressive Metal
* Origin : USA (San Diego, CA)
* Years Active : 1989-1999, 2016 - Present
* Producers : Scott Burns & PSYCHOTIC WALTZ
* Recording, Engineering & Mixing : Scott Burns
* Engineerings Assistants : Darren Mora & James Saez
* Mixing Assistant : Dan Rock
* Mastered : Jim Morris
* Cover Art, Art Direction & Lay Out : Michael Clift
* Recorded & Engineered at Madhatters Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA & The Record Plant Studios, LA. CA, USA
* Mixed & Mastered at Morrisound Sound Studios
* PSYCHOTIC WALTZ are :
1, Buddy Lackey (Vocals)
2. Brian McAlpin (Lead Guitars)
3. Dan Rock (Rhyth Guitars)
4. Ward Evans (Bass)
5. Norman Leggio (Drums)
Rage Reviews
One of the most criminal underrated metal bands. Period.
Jimmy Saboter
*criminally. To avoid any misunderstanding with the Strong Arm of the Law...
Trevor Katzenberger
Yes they are and have always been. Even at their prime as a working full time band!!
Ernie Webb Webb
Martín Gasa ARE THESE GUYS STILL TOGETHER ? THEY SURE JAM OUT !! GREAT STONER METAL😲☻👌🤘👍
lupo1185
@Ernie Webb Webb after 20 years they Just started to record a new Album + tour upcomming :D
RobholioE368
@Ernie Webb Webb They are indeed.
A-Ri
00:00 01.Mosquito
03:15 02.Lovestone Blind
07:29 03.Haze One
12:06 04.Shattered Sky
16:55 05.Cold
21:21 06.All the Voices
24:25 07.Dancing in the Ashes
26:57 08.Only Time
31:34 09.Locked Down
35:00 10.Mindsong
Trevor Katzenberger
Nice toes
Patricia Fallis
THANK YOU
The Uncouth Youth
Saw them live once at a Festival in the North of the Netherlands, 1993 if i remember correctly. One of the guitarists was in a wheelchair too. Killer progressive metal & still heavy AF. Chuck Shuldiner from DEATH was watching them from the side of the Stage too.