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
Rust
A Tortured Soul Lyrics
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Washing the death from my mind
I love the rain when the torture begins
To wash the memories from my mind
No way to hide from its altar...
The rain is falling from sky
Rain steals the pain
And then you wash my life away
Drive me insane as I stand here in the rain
And wash their bodies from my mind
And the rain falls down
Hard upon my head
And the face of Death
Is taring back again
And the gates of hell
Will burn forever red rusted
Hell
Black is the rain as it falls upon my grave
Washing the memories of my life
Black sheets of rain as the torture begins
To feed the demons in my mind
No way to hide from its altar...
The rain is falling from the sky
Rain steals the pain
And then you wash my life away
Destroy the demons in my mind
Drive me insane as I stand here in the rain
And wash the demons from my mind
And the rain falls down
Hard upon my head
And the face of Death
Is staring back again
And the gates of hell
Will burn forever red rusted
Hell
The lyrics of "Rust" by A Tortured Soul are a reflection of the singer's mental state and the pain and anguish they are feeling. The rain becomes a metaphor for cleansing the mind, washing away the memories of death and torture that haunt them. The singer finds solace in the rain as it steals their pain, allowing them to destroy the demons that reside in their mind.
The rain also becomes a symbol of death and destruction, as the face of Death stares back at them and the gates of hell are forever rusted and burning red. The singer feels as if they are standing in the rain, washing away the demons from their mind, but ultimately the rain cannot fully relieve them of their torment.
The lyrics of "Rust" are haunting and evoke a feeling of despair and hopelessness. They speak to the human condition of dealing with pain and trauma and the struggle to find release from it. The rain that washes away one's mind can also be seen as a destructive force, illustrating that sometimes even the things that we rely on for comfort can also bring us to our breaking point.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the rain as it falls from the sky
The rain brings a sense of relief to the mind
Washing the death from my mind
The rain washes away all negative thoughts and feelings
I love the rain when the torture begins
The rain is comforting even in times of pain
To wash the memories from my mind
The rain helps to forget past traumas and memories
No way to hide from its altar...
The power of the rain is unavoidable and necessary
The rain is falling from sky
The rain is a natural phenomenon that cannot be controlled
Rain steals the pain
The rain has the power to take away emotional and physical pain
And then you wash my life away
The rain has the ability to cleanse the soul and start anew
Destroy the demons in my mind
The rain is a healing force that can remove negative thoughts and feelings
Drive me insane as I stand here in the rain
The rain can have a powerful effect on the mind and emotions
And wash their bodies from my mind
The rain helps to erase painful memories of the past
And the rain falls down
The rain keeps falling no matter what happens
Hard upon my head
The rain can be forceful and intense
And the face of Death
The rain can bring to mind thoughts of death and loss
Is staring back again
The rain can evoke deep emotions and memories
And the gates of hell
The rain can be a symbol of darkness and negativity
Will burn forever red rusted
Negative experiences can stay with a person forever, like rust on metal
Black is the rain as it falls upon my grave
The rain can be seen as a symbol of death and mourning
Washing the memories of my life
The rain helps to wash away painful memories of the past
Black sheets of rain as the torture begins
The rain can also be seen as a source of pain and suffering
To feed the demons in my mind
The rain can sometimes bring up negative thoughts and feelings
Contributed by Chloe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.