The band unleashed their self produced, full-length debut in 1999. Despite a modest budget, "The Curse of Twisted Tower" won over many dedicated fans that appreciated Twisted Tower Dire's traditional yet unique sound. From 1999 to 2000, the band embarked on a relentless, self-financed world tour in support of "Curse". This tour included U.S. appearances at the Milwaukee Metal Fest, March Metal Meltdown, The Powermad Fest, Phantasmagoria Metal Fest, and The North Carolina Metal Fest. A European stretch of the tour followed with fellow metal heathens The Lord Weird Slough Feg and Solstice including several club dates and appearances at the Wacken Open Air Festival and the Bradford Metal Inquisition.
In 2001, Twisted Tower Dire released the critically acclaimed "The Isle of Hydra" on The Miskatonic Foundation and Hellion Records. The album featured mature song writing abilities and improved production, but retained a certain underground grit. In support they played several shows in the Mid Atlantic Region and beyond, including an appearance at the Classic Metal Festival and a second appearance at the Milwaukee Metal Festival. In July 2002, Twisted Tower Dire returned to Deutschland to continue their relentless assault on small clubs and festivals abroad with a headlining appearance at The Headbanger's Open Air Festival.
In September of that year, Twisted Tower Dire signed to Germany's Remedy Records. Their third release "Crest Of The Martyrs" was unleashed upon the masses on May 26th, 2003. The song "Axes & Honour" was released as a limited vinyl single and picture vinyl single. The release of "Crest" was accompanied by a European tour including festival gigs at the Metal Bash Open Air Fest and the Wacken Open Air Fest.
Twisted Tower Dire has gone through countless trials and changes through its 10 year history but the seminal vision has remained the same from early basement practices to today. The "Tower Brethren" continue to fight for the legacy of Classic Heavy Metal with their strongest line-up and forthcoming 4th album “Netherworlds” in 2007.
On February 6, 2010, Tony Taylor, their former vocalist, died in a motorcycle accident.
The band appreciates the support of its dedicated fans and hopes to see you soon in the audience banging your head!
Current Members
* Jonny Aune – vocals
* Scott Waldrop – guitars
* Dave Boyd – guitars
* Jim Hunter – bass
* Marc Stauffer – drums
Former members
* Anthony "Tony" Taylor – vocals (deceased)
* Hayes Elkins – guitars
* Mike Engel – bass
* Nick Mertaugh – guitars
* Jim Murad – bass
* Tom Phillips – vocals
* Janet Rubin – vocals
Discography
* The Curse of Twisted Tower (1999)
* The Isle of Hydra (2001)
* Crest of the Martyrs (2003)
* Netherworlds (2007)
At Night
Twisted Tower Dire Lyrics
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Shapeless one designed by hate is ever following
Frozen by an unseen force, I begin to suffocate
Words defy to tell the tales of this place hidden by night
And when the night falls on this town
Whose shadow moves without a sound
Fearless child of wind and fire
Let your burning heart take into flight
..Oh,
"At Night" is a hauntingly beautiful song by Twisted Tower Dire, which explores the theme of fear that grips us in the dark. The lyrics describe a disturbing nightmare, where the singer is pursued by a sinister force that seems to have been created out of pure malice. The shapeless entity that haunts the dreamer stands as a metaphor for the dark shadows that lurk within our psyche, threatening to overpower us when we are most vulnerable.
The first stanza describes the singer's struggle to awaken from his nightmare, which is intense enough to feel real. He tries to resist the pull of the dream, but the shapeless one designed by hate continues to chase him relentlessly. In the second stanza, the night is personified as a powerful force, whose presence casts a sinister shadow over the town. The lyrics encourage the listener to embrace the fear and ride with it, to become a fearless child of wind and fire. The imagery created by the words is both powerful and intense, making the listener feel as though they too are being transported to a world of darkness and intrigue.
Line by Line Meaning
At night I try to wake when it steals into my dreams
I struggle to wake up when a shapeless entity, born of hatred, begins to haunt my dreams at night.
Shapeless one designed by hate is ever following
A hateful being without a physical form is always pursuing me.
Frozen by an unseen force, I begin to suffocate
When confronted by the being, an invisible power paralyzes me, causing me to feel suffocated.
Words defy to tell the tales of this place hidden by night
I cannot express the haunting atmosphere of the hidden, dark location.
And when the night falls on this town
As night descends upon this town,
Whose shadow moves without a sound
Mysterious movements are made by an unseen presence.
Come ride with us tonight
Join us on our journey this evening.
Fearless child of wind and fire
You, who embody audacity and power,
Let your burning heart take into flight
Release your intense passion to soar freely.
..Oh
Contributed by Ruby N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Iron Maiden type of vibe