A Psychotic Waltz is a trip throughout time
of the subconscious and conscious brain
and can be an eclipse of time in somebody's mind …

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… a Waltz or a dance or an exposé of time …
… to want a person to be put in a happy state of mind …

Listen to some tunes

… looking for a happy state of mind and finding a Waltz is like a happy festive dance.
Psychotic Waltz … psycho … psychoanalyzm … psych … psychic … psychicism …

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We recorded four albums so far: A Social Grace, Into the Everflow, Mosquito and Bleeding. They have seen many reissues and are currently available as two double CD sets or one 7 LP limited edition vinyl box set. Both, CD and vinyl sets, contain tons of bonus material. Check back soon for our merchandise shop, iTunes links and a complete list of all collectibles out there!

  • A Social Grace
  • Into the Everflow
  • Mosquito
  • Bleeding
… where you are looking and searching for a thing in time
that you would want to have done to remember for the goodness of your heart in time.

Meet the original line-up

  • Norman Leggio
  • Brian McAlpin
  • Devon Graves
  • Dan Rock
  • Ward Evans

Formed in El Cajon, California back in 1986, Psychotic Waltz were at the forefront of the original progressive metal movement. Taking influence in equal doses from metal and classic rock, the band stormed onto the scene with the release of their debut album A Social Grace in 1990. Highly praised in Europe, and named Album Of The Month by magazines such as Rock Hard and Metal Hammer, the album quickly put the band on the map.

Over the next 6 years the band would release 3 more albums (Into The Everflow, Mosquito and Bleeding), tour Europe numerous times, and built up quite a solid fanbase. Their trademarked dual guitar harmonies and leads were held down by a rock-solid rhythm section, and distinctive vocals. The band split up not long after the release of their last record, and the members took on other interests (vocalist Buddy Lackey, then known as Devon Graves, released several records with his band Dead Soul Tribe, and recently debuted his new band The Shadow Theory).

After enough urging from all sides and a demand from the public, the band decided to reform earlier in 2010. All 5 original members (Devon Graves, guitarists Dan Rock and Brian McAlpin, bassist Ward Evans and drummer Norm Leggio) agreed to take part in the reunion, and enormous interest landed the band the middle slot on the Power Of Metal tour, supporting Nevermore and Symphony X, which surpassed even the band’s expectations. The band play Bang Your Head and Zwarte Cross festivals in July, and later in 2011 will begin writing a new studio album, for which several international labels have already submitted offers.

For booking inquiries, contact Dominik Meyer:
dominik@rockthenation.eu

For all other inquiries, contact Ula Gehret:
ula@clandestinemusic.com

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