Tourniquet is an American Christian metal band that was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1990. Renowned for their complex and technical style of music, they blend elements of thrash, progressive, doom, and classical music to forge a unique metal sound. The band was founded by drummer Ted Kirkpatrick, who has been the backbone and the main songwriter throughout its existence. Tourniquet is known for addressing deep and challenging themes in their lyrics, often delving into topics that include medical and scientific discovery, personal struggles, and spiritual reflections, all viewed through the lens of their Christian faith.

Throughout their career, Tourniquet has released a substantial catalog of music that showcases their evolving sound and unwavering commitment to musical excellence and thought-provoking content. Notably, releases such as "The Epic Tracks" and "Gazing at Medusa" continue to encapsulate the band's signature fusion of aggressive riffs and intricate melodies. Tourniquet has also focused on revisiting and reinvigorating earlier works for new audiences with collector's editions of seminal albums like "Stop the Bleeding," "Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance," and "Psycho Surgery." Even as they offer fresh material to their fans, such as "The Slow Cosmic Voyage to Wisdom" and "Onward to Freedom," Tourniquet maintains their status as a mainstay in the realm of Christian metal, deeply respected for their artistry and their message.

Genres

Christian Metal

Christian Thrash Metal

Metal Salvadoreno

Old School Thrash

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Deliverance

Vengeance Rising

Seventh Angel

Barren Cross

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Bloodgood

The Crucified

Holy Soldier

One Bad Pig

Eternal Decision

Seventh Avenue

Latest Release

The Slow Cosmic Voyage to Wisdom

Tourniquet

Album - 10 Tracks - Released October 1, 2020