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
Not Tonight
A Tortured Soul Lyrics
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Where no one is safe, and nothing is pure
The after life is much stranger
It's what you conceive in your mind
We live our lives full of danger
From who knows who, someone you'll see
You think you're safe you're pretending
That every thing's alright
Your life described enchanted
The people you know, the fact that you bleed
Addiction to death your habit
Your victims you pass on the street
The rituals you've recited
Dressed for the kill, my god what a thrill
You think you're safe in pretending
Their dead eyes haunt you still
The song "Not Tonight" by A Tortured Soul paints a picture of a world filled with anger, danger and impurity. The lyrics suggest that the afterlife is even stranger as what you experience is a result of what you conceive in your mind. The song speaks to the reality that we live our lives full of danger, never knowing who to trust or what's around the next corner. The lead singer suggests that people are pretending that everything is alright when it's not, making specific reference to the fact that not everyone is safe - not even tonight.
The second verse of the song speaks to the idea that life is enchanted, but not in a good way. The singer suggests that addiction to death is a habit, something that is passed on to others as they too pass by. The lyrics speak to the rituals that one may partake in when dressing to kill and asks the question, what a thrill? The singer suggests that even though some may think they are safe or pretending to be, the dead eyes of their victims still haunt them. The song is a deep and introspective look into the darker side of human existence, how addiction, thrill-seeking and ultimately death can consume us all.
Line by Line Meaning
The world is full of anger
The world is a place full of intense hostility and resentment.
Where no one is safe, and nothing is pure
There is no assurance of safety and innocence in this world.
The after life is much stranger
The afterlife is an enigmatic and unconventional experience.
It's what you conceive in your mind
The afterlife is shaped by the imagination of the individual.
We live our lives full of danger
Our lives are full of risk and jeopardy.
From who knows who, someone you'll see
It can come from anyone, even from someone you know or recognize.
You think you're safe you're pretending
You believe you are secure, but it is only a false sense of security.
That every thing's alright
Everything is not okay, despite the illusion of harmony.
But not tonight
Tonight is not a night of calm and tranquility.
Your life described enchanted
Your life is described as captivating and alluring.
The people you know, the fact that you bleed
The people you associate with, including yourself, are capable of violence and aggression.
Addiction to death your habit
You have an irresistible urge for violence and murder.
Your victims you pass on the street
Your targets can be anyone, including those you pass by on the street.
The rituals you've recited
The routines and procedures you follow before committing a homicide.
Dressed for the kill, my god what a thrill
You are excited and thrilled about the prospect of killing, and you dress appropriately for the occasion.
You think you're safe in pretending
You deceive yourself, thinking that you will not be caught or held accountable.
Their dead eyes haunt you still
The memory of the lifeless eyes of your victims continues to torment and distress you.
Contributed by Jordyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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This is a bad ass song.. \m/ O_ x \m/ "BONES"