The Genitorturers is an industrial metal band from the United States, with … Read Full Bio ↴The Genitorturers is an industrial metal band from the United States, with influences extending into the 1990s hardcore punk and electronic music. They proclaim themselves to be "The World's Sexiest Rock Band".

History
Originating in Orlando, Florida, the band was founded by lead singer Gen while attending pre-med. Originally called The Festering Genitorturers, the band consisted of Marisa (vocals), Yvonne (guitar), Gen (bass), Larry (guitar) and Mike (drums). Their first performance was at the Ocean Club in Cocoa Beach, Florida, in late 1986. Also on the bill was Declared Ungovernable, Belching Penguins, and The Rhythm Pigs. Shortening their name to The Genitorturers, the band underwent various personnel changes and progressed in the 1990s Florida "hardcore" music scene, with contemporary bands such as Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids, who would also become a success in later years. According to the band's official biography, "What emerged would be a band that would go beyond shaking up the house that 'Mickey' built and extend to paving the way and breaking ground for performance based music artists thereafter worldwide".

In 1993, IRS Records owner Miles Copeland III sent his assistant Nick Turner (former drummer for The Lords of the New Church) to see the band perform. The quality of the performance, as well as their musical style containing fused elements of hardcore punk, metal and industrial electronics, led them to a record contract. Soon after that, they would record 120 Days of Genitorture. After recording this album, Morbid Angel bassist/vocalist David Vincent (Gen's husband) joined the Genitorturers on bass. He left Morbid Angel in 1995, after the album Domination, to join his wife's band.

The band has extensively toured the United States, Japan, and Europe, and is internationally renowned for its exploits, pornographic show content.

By the time of their second album Sin City in 1998, Genitorturers had gained a notable reputation with their flamboyant BDSM-themed shows resulting in the band appearing in various television features in the USA; including VH1, Fox News, Hard Copy, HBO's Real Sex and Playboy TV's Sexcetera.

The Flesh is the Law EP includes the track "Lecher Bitch", which was also included in the November 2004 video game Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines. Earlier releases included Machine Love, which contains a cover of Divinyls' hit "I Touch Myself", which was produced by Dave Ogilvie and Rob Zombie producer Scott Humphrey.

In 2004, Genitorturers featured in a 12 page spread in the monthly pornographic publication Hustler, the magazine's only multi-page spread with a rock band. Hustler described Genitorturers as "the world's sexiest band".

In 2006, they toured Australia with Dead Inside the Chrysalis. In the autumn of 2007, they released their live DVD Live in Sin, also selling autographed copies on eBay.

The band's last album, Blackheart Revolution, was released in 2009. In 2014, Genitorturers celebrated over 20 years since the release of their debut album by going on tour, '20 Years of Depravity'.

Members
Gen - vocals
Eric Griffin - guitar
Filip "Abbey Nex" - bass
Kriz DK - drums
Ryan Seelbach - guitar

Performer and Dancer
Nadia Z Romi

Former members
Sean Davidson - drums (2009–2011)
Nate Manor - bass
Chuck Lenihan - guitar (1995–2003)
Racci Shay - drums (1997–2001)
Angel Bartolotta (Dope, Team Cybergeist) - drums (2001–2009)
Bizz - guitar (2003–2009)
Joe Letz - drums (2005–2006)
Vinnie Saletto - keyboards (1995–1998)
Sean Colpoys (Sentdown) - bass (1992–1994)
Jerry Ôutlaw (Bogus Pomp, Neo Trio) - guitar (1991–1994)
AW Reckart - drums (1991–1993)
Scott Beckey - guitarist (1989–1991)
David Vincent - bass
H-Bomb (Evans Blue) - drums (1993–1997)

Discography
Studio albums
120 Days of Genitorture (1993)
Sin City (1998)
Blackheart Revolution (2009)

Extended plays
Flesh is the Law (2002)

Remix albums
Machine Love (2000)

Videos
Society of Genitorture (VHS) (1997)
The Society of Genitorture (DVD) (2001)
Live in Sin (DVD) (2007)

Movie soundtrack appearances
The Society of Genitorture (1997)
Raging Hormones (1999)
Bike Week Exposed (2003)
Vampire Clan (2002)

Video game soundtrack appearances
True Crime: Streets of LA (2004)
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines (2004)

Flesh Is the Law
Genitorturers Lyrics

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I'm on the dark side sinnin' and grinnin' then you let me in
Fill you up with passion and rage
I stroke you slow, deep and under
Try to make you wonder just why you feel so violently strange?
Now don't you feel like a god when you come and savior my skin?
And don't you feel like a whore to let the pussy worship begin?
'cause they say I'm in the wrong but I'm feeling so right
Awaken for your saviour she's coming tonight

To change your sex slowly, shape your member right
Join the pussy worship tonight
Damned and Rising, Flesh Is The Law!
I'll be your goddess and you'll sing my praises
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Flesh Is The Law!
I sleep with the god damned and you get the graces
Come on and stick your finger into me
Just as far as you can see
Blind you when you look in my eyes
Now every woman that you see is hidden deep inside of me
Makes you feel so violently strange
Now don't you feel like a god when you come and savior my skin?
And don't you feel like a whore? Let the pussy worship begin
'cause they say I'm in the wrong but I'm feeling so right
Awaken for your saviour she's coming tonight
I change my sex slowly, shape my member right
Join the pussy worship tonight
Call you on your broken souls
Bring me all your broken dreams
You always stop and right
Join the pussy worship tonight
Damned and rising, Flesh Is The Law!
I'll be your goddess and you'll sing my praises
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Flesh Is The Law!

I sleep with the god damned and you get the graces
Rise! Rise! Flesh Is The Law!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Genitorturers' song Flesh is the Law are quite controversial and dark in nature. The song is essentially about shedding off societal norms and indulging in carnal desires without any inhibitions. The opening lyrics, "I'm on the dark side sinnin' and grinnin' then you let me in, Fill you up with passion and rage" sets the tone for the rest of the song, exploring the dark side of human nature. The singer uses sexual metaphors throughout the song to drive home the point that we are all slaves to our fleshly desires.

The second stanza of the song, "Now don't you feel like a god when you come and savior my skin? And don't you feel like a whore to let the pussy worship begin?" is particularly intriguing as it explores the duality of human nature – the desire to be revered and revered in equal measure. The chorus, "Flesh Is The Law!" is a rallying cry for everyone to come and join in the revelry of the flesh as one body.

The overall tone of the song is dark and evolved, and it explores human sexuality in a way that is not usually spoken about. The song encourages the listener to let go of their inhibitions and embrace their primal desires without any guilt or judgment.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm on the dark side sinnin' and grinnin' then you let me in
I am embracing the dark side with pleasure and joy, and you are giving me permission to enter your world.

Fill you up with passion and rage
I am arousing intense feelings of desire and anger within you.

I stroke you slow, deep and under
I am touching you in a slow and deep manner, deeply penetrating your being.

Try to make you wonder just why you feel so violently strange?
I am trying to make you question why you are experiencing such intense and unusual feelings.

Now don't you feel like a god when you come and savior my skin?
Don't you feel powerful and in control when you touch and worship my body?

And don't you feel like a whore to let the pussy worship begin?
Do you not feel ashamed to be participating in such sexual worship?

'cause they say I'm in the wrong but I'm feeling so right
Even though society deems my actions as wrong, I feel that they are right.

Awaken for your saviour she's coming tonight
Be prepared for your savior, as she will be arriving tonight.

To change your sex slowly, shape your member right
I will slowly change and shape your sexual identity to suit my desires.

Join the pussy worship tonight
Participate in the sexual worship of the female body tonight.

Damned and Rising, Flesh Is The Law!
Despite being condemned, the power of sexuality will always prevail!

I'll be your goddess and you'll sing my praises
I will be your powerful female deity, and you will worship and praise me.

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Flesh Is The Law!
Yes, the power of sexuality is the ultimate force in the universe!

I sleep with the god damned and you get the graces
I engage in sexual behavior with those who society has rejected, and you receive the benefits of my actions.

Come on and stick your finger into me
Insert your finger into my body, exploring my deepest regions.

Just as far as you can see
Keep going as far as you can see, exploring every inch of me.

Blind you when you look in my eyes
My eyes will captivate and overwhelm you, making you feel blind to everything else.

Now every woman that you see is hidden deep inside of me
Every woman you have ever known or imagined is a part of me, residing deep within my being.

Makes you feel so violently strange
This realization is making you feel shocked and uneasy.

Call you on your broken souls
I am summoning you to confront and embrace your damaged and flawed inner selves.

Bring me all your broken dreams
Bring me all of your shattered hopes and desires, and I will heal and transform them.

You always stop and right
You are always stopping yourself from doing what you truly desire and what feels right.

Join the pussy worship tonight
Participate in the sexual worship of the female body tonight.

Rise! Rise! Flesh Is The Law!
Rise up and embrace the power of sexuality, for it is the ultimate law of the flesh!

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