Mr. Torture

Helloween

About Mr. Torture

"Mr. Torture" is a song and single made by the German metal band Helloween. This single is similar to the "If I Could Fly" single with the addition of "Mr. Torture" as the first track. Like many others of the band's lyrics, this song is rather humorous and not to be taken seriously. It is about Mr. Torture giving women sexual pleasure by practising BDSM. The song is listed on the appendix of Robert Dimery's book 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die (and 10,001 You Must Download), being the only Helloween song in the relation, over better known songs such as "I Want Out" and "Eagle Fly Free".  


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2002
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Helloween

Helloween is a German power metal band founded in 1984 by members of Iron Fist and Powerfool. The band was a pioneering force in the European Power Metal movement and their second and third studio albums, Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 1 and Pt.2, are considered masterpieces of the genre. more »

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Mr. Torture" is a song by Helloween which belongs to the heavy metal and power metal genres.
Album Information
It is from their ninth studio album "The Dark Ride" released in 2000.
Songwriter
The song was written by lead guitarist, Roland Grapow.
Music Video
Although not as popular as some of their other hits, "Mr. Torture" did have a music video which was noted for its dark, eerie, chilling aesthetic that matches the lyrics of the song.
Line-up
During the recording of the song and the whole "The Dark Ride" album, Helloween consisted of Andi Deris (vocals), Michael Weikath and Roland Grapow (guitars), Markus Grosskopf (bass), and Uli Kusch (drums).
Controversy
"Mr. Torture" contributed to some controversy for the band as the darker, heavier sound of "The Dark Ride" led to disagreements within the band, eventually culminating in Grapow and Kusch being fired from Helloween.
Imagery and Lyrics
The song contains vivid, dark imagery, describing Mr. Torture as a man who offers services of pain and suffering for entertainment. This imagery is considered symbolic and is open to various interpretations by listeners.
Cover Version
"Mr. Torture" was covered by the Finnish power metal band Twilight Guardians on their album "Sintrade" in 2006.
Tune
The song is considered to contain one of the most recognizable tunes made by Helloween. It begins with an eerie keyboard intro, before transitioning into heavy and intense verses.
Performance
Despite Helloween's change in lineup and musical direction over the years, "Mr. Torture" continues to be performed regularly during their live concerts, reflecting the song's enduring popularity among fans.

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