Tourniquet

Tourniquet is an American Christian metal band, named after the medical device called a tourniquet. Based out of California, Tourniquet is dedicated to the cause and reality of Christianity. Tourniquet uses their unique musical abilities t

Tourniquet is an American Christian metal band, named after the medical device called a tourniquet. Based out of California, Tourniquet is dedicated to the cause and reality of Christianity. Tourniquet uses their unique musical abilities to bring the message of Christ to heavy metal listeners all over the world. Tourniquet incorporates the skill and technical requirements of classical music with the hard driving, aggressive, and emotional nature of heavy metal music.

Tourniquet was formed in Los Angeles in 1990 by , (original vocalist) and Ted Kirkpatrick. 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 #1 Rock Singles, many #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 increased, so did 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 had further advanced their strong reputation for musical integrity and versatility. Most Tourniquet fans preferred the first three Tourniquet albums featuring Guy Ritter and Gary Lenaire on vocals. All GMA nominations occurred between 1990 and 1995.Guy Ritter left Tourniquet in 1993, Gary Lenaire departed in 1996.