The group was formed in 2004 by Steve Brooks (ex-Floor), Juan Montoya (ex-Cavity, ex-Ed Matus' Struggle), Jonathan Nuñez and Rick Smith (who also play in the grindcore band Shitstorm). According to MTracks.com: "Their music has a unique, hard-hitting sound that provokes a wide range of emotions, and they have a large fan base throughout the world." They have toured with Mogwai, Isis, Pelican, Black Cobra, Baroness, Jesu, The Sword, Stinking Lizaveta, Harvey Milk and Boris. Steve Brooks, however, has said that they don't consider themselves a metal band. In describing the band's sound, Smith said in an interview: "To me it's mostly a combination of everything we listen to collectively as a band. We take what we like from what we grew up on and use it as creatively as we can. I think the meshing of different sounds comes naturally just because we all have different musical backgrounds yet have a ton of common interests." In terms of touring, Brooks said Torche is getting more of a young crowd.
On April 8, 2008, the band released their second full-length, entitled Meanderthal. It was produced by Kurt Ballou (Converge, Genghis Tron). It was met with critical acclaim, including that from Decibel Magazine who ranked Meanderthal #1 on their list of the Top 40 Extreme Albums of 2008 as well as an 8.2/10 by Pitchfork Media. In an interview, Brooks said the band themselves came up with the album's concept in terms of artwork and packaging. Brooks has also said that in terms of writing material, the band focuses on what they like, rather than worrying about a "backlash" from their fans.
In late 2008 Juan Montoya left the band, a move credited to musical differences. Steve Brooks said "He is an amazing guitarist, but we are just not on the same page... but Torche will still carry on as a 3 piece band".
Torche has fulfilled this statement by embarking on several tours, including one with the band dredg and another with a reunited Harvey Milk.
In 2010 the band started touring with a temporary second guitar player, Max Johnston of the Downhome Southernaires before finding a permanent replacement in Riddle Of Steel and Tilts guitarist and frontman Andrew Elstner. The band is now a 4 piece once again.
Current lineup:
Steve Brooks - guitar, vocals;
Jonathan Nuñez - bass guitar;
Rick Smith - drums;
Andrew Elstner - guitar, vocals.
Former members:
Juan Montoya - guitars.
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Hideaway
Torche Lyrics
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Problems again
Your mother says
Woah
Stop dead
Up against them
You may bleed
That soon shot
Let them all wait
Hideaway evoke duo
You got it
Caught
This isn't hard
To tame a beast
Who knows where you are?
The lyrics to Torche's song "Hideaway" convey a sense of external pressure and a desire for escape. The opening lines, "Knock it, Problems again, Your mother says," suggest a recurring pattern of difficulties or conflicts. The exclamation "Woah" adds emphasis to the intensity of the situation. The next line, "Stop dead, Up against them," implies feeling trapped or confronted by someone or something. The phrase "You may bleed, Not a bad" could refer to the emotional or psychological toll of the situation, indicating that the pain is not something to be ashamed of.
The following lines, "That soon shot, Let them all wait," seem to express a yearning to break free from the constraints or expectations of others. The phrase "Hideaway evoke duo" suggests seeking solace or refuge in isolation or seclusion as a means to cope with these challenges. The repetition of "You got it, Caught" implies a realization or acknowledgment of being trapped. The question "Who knows where you are?" serves as a rhetorical query, emphasizing the desire to remain undetected or hidden.
Overall, the lyrics depict a struggle against external pressures, a recognition of the pain experienced, and a longing for escape or hiding away as a coping mechanism. It could be interpreted as a reflection on the complexity of personal relationships, societal expectations, or the challenges of navigating one's inner struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Knock it
Challenges have emerged
Problems again
Difficulties have resurfaced
Your mother says
Someone close to you advises
Woah
Expressing surprise or astonishment
Stop dead
Come to a sudden halt
Up against them
Facing opposition or adversaries
You may bleed
There might be consequences or injuries
Not a bad
Not a terrible situation
That soon shot
Quickly passing moment or opportunity
Let them all wait
Delaying others' expectations or demands
Hideaway evoke duo
Finding solace and relief by withdrawing and reflecting
You got it
You have understood something
Caught
Caught or trapped in a situation
This isn't hard
This task or situation is not difficult
To tame a beast
To control or manage something challenging
Who knows where you are?
Uncertainty regarding your whereabouts
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joshua Marshall Dunne, Mike Fiorentino, Payton Smith
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