ARK OF SUFFERING
Words and music by Ted Kirkpatrick
Pathogenic Publishing All rights reserved.
CD version available on Stop the Bleeding
DVD version available on Ocular Digital
www.tourniquet.net/store
LYRICS:
You think it's alright
To destroy God's creation
They don't have a voice so who cares
How we're treating them here
If you read his word you should know
That he blessed them
I know your defense is to say
"God said dominate them"
Do you think dominate means to kill
Just for sport?
Wear the fur from their backs,
Train them for circus acts?
Take our pets to be gassed
Once their "cute" age has passed?
Don't you see in their eyes
How they trust us
But man in his sin turns that trust
Into horrible pain
When God says to man give account
Of your life's work
We must be prepared to reply
"Your creation I loved"
Locked behind steel cage
Forced to take drugs we've made
Cut them up just to show
What we already know
Before they die...
who will hear them cry?
After 11 albums, Tourniquet's well-known stance against animal abuse is stronger than ever. "We feel it's important to look at it from the biblical perspective - of God's original plan for our stewardship of animals - and sadly how far we are from that in many ways" states drummer Ted Kirkpatrick.
Although Tourniquet has appeared in many "animal rights" magazines, and magazines like Vegetarian Times, National Antivivisection Society Magazine, United Animal Nations, Animal's Agenda, etc. they do not necessarily share other organizations beliefs on religion, the New Age, etc. "What we do agree on is animals are worth protecting, and the abuse and mistreatment they often endure is worth exposing."
Our hope is that people will take a look at this issue, and decide for themselves how they can make this a better world for all God's creatures. Here are a few sites to check out and opportunities to make a difference:
Welcome to the Official Torniquet MySpace site To contact the band directly, email them at tourniqt@aol.com. They also post frequently and respond to questions at the Official Tourniquet online forums
TOURNIQUET...
a surgical device for arresting hemorrhage by compression of a blood vessel...
a lifelong spiritual process by which a personal God, through the atoning blood, death, and resurrection of His only Son -Jesus Christ- can begin to stop the flow of going through life without knowing and serving our Creator. HE IS OUR TOURNIQUET
Tourniquet was formed in Los Angeles in 1990. Seven full length albums, two EP's, one acoustic album, one "Best of" album, and six videos later, the members of Tourniquet remain committed to communicating the message of the Gospel through music. Tourniquet has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including HM magazine's Favorite Band, two CCM magazine number 1 Rock Singles, many number 1 Metal Singles, and six Dove Award nominations. They have appeared in countless magazine, newspaper, and online publications. Known for their intense live show, their fans have been known to drive (or fly) long distances just to see the band play. As the popularity of the band increases, so does the opportunity to play international shows in Europe and South America, as well as performing in the U.S. The success of their "acoustic unplugged" shows has further advanced their strong reputation for musical integrity and versatility.
LYRICALLY - influences span a wide range-everything from Old Testatment narratives to medical allegories to Edgar Allan Poe type descriptive horror. Tourniquet has also tackled some important, unique and often controversial social issues as well. Ark of Suffering, from their very first release, created a lot of attention by addressing the biblical perspective against animal abuse. Ruminating Virulence offers hope to the severely disabled. Twilight addresses the neglect of the elderly. Most importantly, all social issues are balanced with the biblical perspective.
MUSICALLY - the span of influences is no less varied. Tourniquet's music has been classified in many different ways: from hardcore to hard rock, from technical metal to speed metal, from alternative to groove. As Tourniquet's music blends elements of all these styles, two things stand out...melody and originality. In fact the melodic incorporation of classical music into many guitar riffs has become a trademark of "the Tourniquet sound". Finally, as people, their approachability and respect for their fans lends itself to creating a comfortable common ground for discussing everything from Bach to Babylon.
2003, 1999, 98, 97, 96, 95, 94, 93, 92, 91, 90 - HM Magazine's Favorite Drummer of the Year (Ted Kirkpatrick)
HM Magazine's Favorite Band of the 90's
HM Magazine's Favorite Album of the 90's (Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance)
2003 - HM Magazine's Favorite Lyricist of the Year (Ted Kirkpatrick)
1999 - HM Magazine's Favorite Band of the Year
1999 - HM Magazine's Favorite Song of the Year ("Trivializing the Momentous...")
1999 - HM Magazine's Favorite Lyricist of the Year (Ted Kirkpatrick)
1995 - GMA Dove Award nomination for Metal Album of the Year for Vanishing Lessons
1995 - GMA Dove Award nomination for Metal Recorded Song of the Year for "Bearing Gruesome Cargo"
1997- 95,92, 91, 90 - HM Magazines Favorite Band/Thrash Band/New Band of the Year
1994 - HM Magazines Favorite Lyricist of the Year (Ted Kirkpatrick)
1994 - HM Magazines Favorite Album of the Year for Vanishing Lessons
1992 - GMA Dove Award nomination for Metal Album of the Year for Psycho Surgery
1992 - GMA Dove Award nomination for Metal Recorded Song of the Year for "Psycho Surgery"
1992 - HM Magazines Favorite Video of the Year for "Ark of Suffering"
1991 - GMA Dove Award nomination for Metal Recorded Song of the Year for "You Get What You Pray For"
1991 - GMA Dove Award nomination for Metal Album of the Year for Stop the Bleeding
1991 - Christian News Forum Contemporary Christian Music Award for Rock Video of the Year "Ark of Suffering"
1991 - HM Magazines Favorite Album of the Year for Psycho Surgery
1991 - HM Magazines Favorite Album of the Year for Stop the Bleeding
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Have performed in the US, Canada, Norway, Holland, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Puerto Rico, and Brazil
Produced video of the song, "Ark of Suffering" (Stop the Bleeding), which received airplay on MTV with its graphic portrayal of animal abuse
Have been featured in Vegetarian Times, Journal of the United Animal Nations, Animals Agenda, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and many others in connection with animal protection activities
Have appeared in Modern Drummer, Drums, Guitar World, Guitar for the Practicing Musician, and many other "musicians" magazines
Hebrews 13 12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. 13 Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. 14 For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. 15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. 16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
1 Corinthians 10:1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. 5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. 9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. 10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. 11 Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. 12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
We hope we see you at Howler's Coyote Cafe on Liberty Ave. this Wednesday, July 8th, at 8pm when we open for the upcoming touring band from New York, Against The Wall!
Please come out and show your support for local original music! 21+ so bring your ID!
Sup got another new track up called Hood Royality ft. TJ my nigga so check it out n tell me wut u think.... Also gotta mixtape Da Take Ova v.1 boutta drop soon so keep an eye out 4 dat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am now recording for a new set of releases called the "Persona Series". These cassettes will be commissioned works (not by content, but by payment) for individuals. If John Smith in London, England wants his own Zebulon Kosted album, I will make a 45 minute album (one side of a 90 minute tape), 2 hand drawn mini posters, I will name the album after him (Zebulon Kosted - John Smith), and the fan will retain all rights to the recording (for use of any future release, sampling, or broadcasting rights). One copy of the album will remain in my personal collection, and one will be sent to the customer, so that the only copy that will be in circulation will be John Smiths copy! Each album is available for the ridiculously low price of $10 (not including shipping), and will be shipped in its completed form no later than 6 weeks from the date of purchase!!!
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. - Proverbs 13:2-3
