Formed in the Year of 2001 A Tortured Soul began its first Breath of Molten… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in the Year of 2001 A Tortured Soul began its first Breath of Molten Steel Openining up for Death Metal bands such as Userper and Putrid Pile only 13' Days after they had met.They where bound by the love of an evil craft ,and so they began challenging a dead midwestern metal market with massive halloween festivals the like as none have seen before

The band released their first CD, 2004's self released Tommorows Door, unfortunately without much fanfare as their (Now Retired) drummer wished to remain low profile and underground.

Soon the tables of fortune would smile as he was replaced by Eric Gnant and the recording of KISS OF THE THORN was complete. This was to be their Best Recording Ever as they recorded as a band should under the masterful hand of Joel Wanasek at JTW studio's.

Upon the interest of a friend from Germany, black metal giant Northern-Silence Records who had interest in the band's first release formed a new label EYES LIKE SNOW for flagship artist A TORTURED SOUL. On September the 28th- 2007

What is A Tortured Soul -A Tortured Soul is best described as an Dark Heavy metal sound with a thrash metal influence. Of course lead singer Rick Black's lyric's will always show traces of his black metal roots just as the band compositions will show their molten heavy metal core. Tandem searing guitar leads are the signature of Nate Gorenc, Ryne Schultz's lightning fast lead work. combined with, Eric Gnant's killer drumming that will pound the shit out of you every time you hear his fiery tom roll’s, crisp snare or faster than hell double bass attack, You will feel the massive tones of Stefan Bohl and his in the pocket ,deep dark and crushing bass guitar mastery . Rick Black is the vocalist who is self trained in the lost art of very, very high/low multi octave vocals the like of King Diamond and Halford with such an extreme range you must experience it to believe. the Band's History starts -a year or so back, when the band chanced upon the interest of a friend from Germany, black metal giant Northern-Silence Records who had interest in the band's first release formed a new label EYES LIKE SNOW for flagship artist A TORTURED SOUL. And KISS OF THE THORN was released to the mail order audience of the WORLD!! Like a 6000 ton ball bearing rolling off a cliff in the Alps a TORTURED SOUL s Molten Metal ATTACK will never STOP! Crushing. Killing and Destroying every soul alive or dead This band will not surrender .--And now a 2nd album has been written to surpass Kiss of the Thorn look for Lucifer's Fate set for release early 2010

Nocturne
A Tortured Soul Lyrics

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When you live in darkness
You pray to the angel of light
And out of darkness
The silver is shining ever bright

So sing the song of a black time
Of sacrifice, ready to begin
Sing the song, so many lifetimes

Of sacrifice, blood in the wind

When you sleep in darkness
You dream of the fires in the night
And though it burns
The fire shall whisper in the night

Fire burn as the song it lasts forever
Join together as the angel starts to show
Behold the light with the angel in the fire
The angel laughs as he tears out your soul
Burn!

I am the nocturne
I am the black shadow in the night

In the end, you may burn
Through the shadows of the night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A Tortured Soul's song Nocturne incorporate the themes of darkness, sacrifice, and the desire to find light or hope in difficult times. The opening lines, "When you live in darkness, you pray to the angel of light, and out of darkness, the silver is shining ever bright," suggests that even in the midst of darkness, there is still hope and light to be found, as one seeks to connect with a higher power or force. This feeling of hope is carried throughout the rest of the song, as the lyrics urge the listener to "sing the song of a black time, of sacrifice, ready to begin" and to "join together as the angel starts to show," with the promise of "the light with the angel in the fire" to guide them.

However, there is also a sense of danger and risk throughout the song, which is expressed through the imagery of fire, burning, and torn souls. While the lyrics encourage the listener to "dream of the fires in the night," there is a warning that "though it burns, the fire shall whisper in the night," suggesting that the cost of seeking light and hope may be painful or difficult. The final lines, "I am the nocturne, I am the black shadow in the night, in the end, you may burn through the shadows of the night," reinforce this sense of risk and danger, as the listener is urged to face the darkness and seek light, but also warned that they may suffer along the way.

Overall, the lyrics of Nocturne are layered and complex, offering both hope and warning as the listener navigates the darkness of life. The themes of sacrifice, risk, and the desire for hope in the midst of difficulty are universal, making the song relatable to many listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

When you live in darkness
Living in a state of misery and sorrow

You pray to the angel of light
Seeking guidance or hope from a higher power

And out of darkness
From the depths of despair

The silver is shining ever bright
Finding a glimmer of light in tough times

So sing the song of a black time
An ode to difficult times

Of sacrifice, ready to begin
Being prepared to give up something in exchange for something else

Sing the song, so many lifetimes
Reflecting on the struggles of many lifetimes

Of sacrifice, blood in the wind
Sacrificing something important, facing the consequences

When you sleep in darkness
Being lost in one's own thoughts and worries

You dream of the fires in the night
Imagining a powerful force that could awaken one from darkness

And though it burns
Despite its ability to hurt