Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, TEAR OUT THE HEART formed in 2011 and is comprised of lead vocalist, Tyler Konersman, Isaac Etter on bass/clean vocals, guitarists Josh Spohr and Matthieu Murphy and Matt Epstein on drums. The inception of the band was founded on the principle that there are to be no “weak links” in the group. The band unanimously agreed that when this lineup had gotten together in one room it was instant energy and everything just clicked. From that day on the rest was history.
Highly charged and powerful live shows are the best way to see TEAR OUT THE HEART communicate their message to fans. Konersman’s realist and often intense lyrics tie everything together creating a unique metal experience unlike any other. Malicious guitar riffs and monstrous breakdowns are all evidently present within their sound. Theirmusic can be compared to the likes of Bring Me The Horizon, Of Mice & Men and As I Lay Dying.
Profoundly ambitious and equally talented, TEAR OUT THE HEART, proudly released Violence, their forthcoming album on March 19th. Even before its release, singles from the album were streamed and listened to over 67,000 times, proving their passion for playing is matched tenfold by the quality of their performance. Called “aggressive and explosive” by Outburn Magazine and “heavy as hell” by Big Cheese Magazine, Violence embodies what TEAR OUT THE HEART is all about – delivering dynamic tracks capable of stopping you in your tracks.
TEAR OUT THE HEART is well on their way to the top of the metalcore pack. Stay tuned!
Current Members:
Tyler Konersman - Vocals
Josh Spohr - Guitar
Matthieu Murphy - Guitar
Isaac Etter - Bass / Vocals
Matt Epstein - Drums
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Breaking Through
Tear Out the Heart Lyrics
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I started falling as if I never had a grip.
Moving on isn't easy, nothing that matters ever is.
Looking back on everything, I had the world in front of me.
Spent most my nights fearing change, but what's the use?
BURY ME WITH MY YOUTH.
How is accepting this so impossible?
Have I lost my youth
or am I BREAKING THROUGH?
Will I face the truth that I'm losing all of you.
I started thinking, am I out of line or just out of time?
What makes you think this is easy?
When I have poison on mind.
Back then, there wasn't more to me than a problem with authority.
I could handle anything but the truth.
BURY ME WITH MY YOUTH.
So many nights spent jumping fences,
DRUNK AND RECKLESS.
Everything is changing in front of me,
so I'll take chances.
I'll take my chances NOW.
Am I breaking through?
The lyrics of Tear Out the Heart's song Breaking Through talks about the struggles of moving on from the past and accepting change, specifically about the fear of losing youth and the people around you. The lines "Am I breaking through?/ Have I lost my youth/ or am I BREAKING THROUGH?" convey the singer's confusion and uncertainty about whether they are moving forward or backward in their life. They question why accepting change is so difficult despite knowing that it's necessary. The phrase "BURY ME WITH MY YOUTH" represents the singer's wish to hold onto their young and carefree self, unwilling to let go of their previous identity.
The song also touches on the theme of rebellion and self-destructive behavior. The lines "Back then, there wasn't more to me than a problem with authority/ I could handle anything but the truth" show the singer's defiance towards authority and their struggle to face reality. The phrase "DRUNK AND RECKLESS" suggests a past of wild behavior and possibly addiction. However, the singer decides to embrace the changes happening in their life and take risks to move forward, as seen in the line "so I'll take chances. I'll take my chances NOW."
Line by Line Meaning
Am I breaking through?
The singer is questioning whether they are making progress or not.
I started falling as if I never had a grip.
The singer feels like they are losing control and cannot hold on anymore.
Moving on isn't easy, nothing that matters ever is.
The singer acknowledges that important things are never easy to deal with or let go of.
Looking back on everything, I had the world in front of me.
The artist reflects on the opportunities they had in the past.
Spent most my nights fearing change, but what's the use?
The artist admits to fearing change but realizes that it does not accomplish anything.
BURY ME WITH MY YOUTH.
The singer wants to be remembered as they were in their youth and does not want to face getting older.
How is accepting this so impossible?
The singer is struggling to accept their current situation.
Have I lost my youth or am I BREAKING THROUGH?
The artist is questioning whether they have lost their youth or are making progress towards something else.
Will I face the truth that I'm losing all of you.
The artist is questioning whether they will accept the reality that they are losing people in their life.
I started thinking, am I out of line or just out of time?
The artist is questioning whether they are doing something wrong or if they do not have enough time to accomplish what they want.
What makes you think this is easy?
The singer challenges someone else's assumption that what they are going through is easy.
When I have poison on mind.
The artist is dealing with negative thoughts and emotions.
Back then, there wasn't more to me than a problem with authority.
The singer characterizes themselves as someone who had a problem with authority in the past.
I could handle anything but the truth.
The singer admits to struggling with accepting the truth.
So many nights spent jumping fences, DRUNK AND RECKLESS.
The singer reflects on their past behavior, possibly feeling regretful.
Everything is changing in front of me, so I'll take chances.
The artist is embracing change and is willing to take risks.
I'll take my chances NOW.
The artist is determined to take action and make progress.
Lyrics © Another Victory Publishing
Written by: Isaac Etter, Joshua Spohr, Matthew Epstein, Matthew Murphy, Tyler Konersman
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