Twisted Tower Dire is an American heavy metal band formed in Chantilly, Vir… Read Full Bio ↴Twisted Tower Dire is an American heavy metal band formed in Chantilly, Virginia in 1995 and are now currently residing in North Carolina and are currently signed to Remedy Records. The band stated their aim as "resurrecting True Heavy Metal", drawing strong influence from Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Manowar and others. In 1999, the band was able to record a self produced debut after a series of demos and split records. After releasing two legendary demos, several split EPs and contributing to various sampler CD's to critical acclaim, the band began working with long time fan and Solstice guitarist Rich Walker. He had recently formed a new label called The Miskatonic Foundation and offered to support the recording and distribution of the first Twisted Tower Dire album.

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)

Axes & Honour
Twisted Tower Dire Lyrics

We have lyrics for these tracks by Twisted Tower Dire:

At Night At night I try to wake when it steals into…
Axes & Honor We are the mighty, yes we are the brave With a…
By My Hand I am reckless abandon, in my clutch I hold the…
Dying Breath Seems like this road goes on forever It's been a lifetime…
Fight to Be Free Leading me through darkened halls My hands are bound and ti…
Final Stand Back before the dawn of recorded history When we were judge…
Guardian Bloodline False gods are closing in on sacred ground tonight With hol…
Infinitum We stare in the eyes of assassins Our courage never falters…
Ride the Night The sun has set over my heart That makes three days…

Sign of the Storm The world is waiting, anticipating tragedy Cynical spirits,…
Snow Leopard I'm on the trail by the light of the moon But…
Some Other Time Some Other Place Shadows moving in the distance Time of judgment drawing nea…
The Dagger's Blade I called you brother we were invincible Our allegiance coul…
The Isle of Hydra Parting the waves of the dark unkown depths of the…
The Longing Under the viel of secrecy Never realizing what you mean to…
The Reflecting Pool Silence has now fallen It echoes thru the trees Resonating…
To Be a Champion Are you prepared to pay the price? Do you know the…
Transfixed In a place where the night's forever And the wolves will…
When the Daylight Fades Shadows grow longer, my heart grows colder Unsure of what t…

White Shadow Sudden terror splits the calmness Thirteenth hour visions …

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