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)
Louder
Genitorturers Lyrics
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I need it
I've got to have it
Yeah!
Oh, yeah
Will give something new
Something advertising
Wanna separate, masquerade
And something tear to...
Wanna make you shake
Make you quake inside we're terrorizing
Feel the the groove, make you...
Make your blood come rising
Take me to the stage
I take your breath away
Come on
I want it
I need it
I want it
Louder, louder, yeah
I want it
I need it
I want it
And I want it right now
I transform my future
When I take the stage my demons come out me
... beating down your back
My vengeance cause you screaming, yeah
Turn the rock up
Make you all a part of me
Turn the rock up
Louder, louder
Cause you wanna live in sorrowful dreams
And be star you've never seen, yeah
Get you harder now
So, make it louder now
Take me to the stage
I take your breath away
(I want it)
I want it
I need it
I want it
Louder, louder, yeah
I want it
I need it
I want it
And I want it right
Yeah
I only left when I bleed
I am just the bitch that you need
To tear this whole world apart
And leave 'em crying
Never forgive (you) ever lived
I push you harder, then hell
Burning deep in your heart
Wish you were dying
I want it
I need it
I want it
Louder, louder, yeah
Come on
I want it (Yeah!)
I need it (Ah!)
I want it
Louder, louder, yeah
I want it
I need it
I want it
Louder, louder, yeah
I want it
I need it
I want it
Louder, louder, yeah
I want it
I need it
I want it
And I want it right now
I want it
I need it
I want it
And I want it right
The lyrics of Genitorturers’ song “Louder” are all about the desire for power, control, and a sense of importance. The verses speak of wanting “something new, something cool,” and something “advertising” to make the singer stand out from the crowd. They want to “separate, masquerade, and something tear to,” suggesting a desire to stand out in a violent or aggressive way. The lyrics repeatedly call for the audience to be louder, to make the music louder, and to let the singer take control and “take your breath away.” The chorus is a simple repetition of “I want it, I need it, I want it louder,” emphasizing the intense need for more power, volume, and control in the singer’s life.
The song reflects the darker side of human nature, specifically the human desire for control, power, and dominance. The lyrics suggest a yearning for fame and recognition, as well as a willingness to resort to violent or aggressive means to achieve those goals. The repeated calls for “louder, louder” in the chorus suggest a need for attention and recognition, and an inner frustration at not being heard or seen.
Overall, “Louder” is a powerful and intense song that reflects the darker aspects of human nature. It speaks to the desire for power, control, and recognition, and the lengths that people will go to achieve those things.
Line by Line Meaning
I want it
The singer desires something that is not specified
I need it
The singer feels a strong necessity for the unspecified desire
I've got to have it
The singer expresses a sense of urgency and determination to obtain the unspecified desire
Yeah!
An enthusiastic affirmation of the previous lines
Will give something new
The singer promises to offer something novel and unique
Something cool
The singer suggests that the offered experience will be enjoyable and satisfying
Something advertising
The singer implies that the experience being promoted is attractive and inviting
Wanna separate, masquerade
The singer wants to distinguish themselves from their audience with a masked persona
And something tear to...
The singer seeks to provoke a reaction, possibly through acts of aggression or causing discomfort
Wanna make you shake
The singer desires to elicit physical and emotional responses from their audience
Make you quake inside we're terrorizing
The singer intends to create feelings of fear or intimidation among their audience through their performance
Feel the groove, make you...
The singer uses a rhythmic beat to compel their audience to move and react to their music
Make your blood come rising
The singer hopes to excite and stimulate their audience through their performance
Take me to the stage
The singer wants to be put in the spotlight and perform for their audience
I take your breath away
The singer wants to captivate their audience and leave them breathless with their performance
Louder, louder, yeah
The singer demands that the music be played at a higher volume
And I want it right now
The singer reinforces the urgency of their desire to perform and to have their music played louder
I transform my future
The singer believes that their performance can change the trajectory of their career or life
When I take the stage my demons come out me
The singer's performance is an opportunity to showcase darker, edgier aspects of their personality or persona
... beating down your back
The singer seeks to physically and emotionally dominate their audience through the performance
My vengeance cause you screaming, yeah
The singer aims to exact revenge or cause pain in their audience through their performance
Turn the rock up
The singer demands that their music be played louder with more intensity
Make you all a part of me
The singer wants their audience to feel connected to their music and performance
Cause you wanna live in sorrowful dreams
The singer believes their audience desires something depressing or pitiable
And be star you've never seen, yeah
The singer offers a unique and unexplored opportunity to become a celebrity or star
Get you harder now
The singer intensifies the emotional and physical experience for their audience
So, make it louder now
The singer repeats their demand for the music to be played at a higher volume
Yeah
An affirmation of the previous lines
I only left when I bleed
The singer will only stop performing or entertaining when it becomes physically or emotionally painful
I am just the bitch that you need
The singer takes on a provocative or challenging role for their audience
To tear this whole world apart
The singer wants to provoke a violent or destructive reaction in their audience
And leave 'em crying
The singer desires to cause emotional or physical pain in their audience through their performance
Never forgive (you) ever lived
The singer holds a grudge and plans to exact revenge on their audience
I push you harder, then hell
The singer aims to exert their power or influence over their audience through their performance
Burning deep in your heart
The singer wants to create a deep emotional response in their audience through their performance
Wish you were dying
The singer wants to provoke a suicidal or self-destructive response in their audience
Contributed by Gavin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.