Origin: Chantilly, Virginia, USA  
Genres: Traditional Metal
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Last update/review: March 26, 2022

Twisted Tower Dire

Twisted Tower Dire have been unabashedly waving the banner of true metal for almost a decade, formed back in 1995 in Virginia and releasing several singles and EPs as well as five full-length albums. Musically, the band truly is reliving the glory of 80's traditional metal (Iron Maiden being a prime influence, but far from the only one) but manage to do so without resorting to stale cloning of the good old days. This band is a solid choice for true metal purists.

Current Members

Johnny Aune

vocals

Dave Boyd

guitars (Volture)

Scott Waldrop

guitars

Jim Hunter

bass (ex-Lord Vicar, October 31, ex-Revelation, While Heaven Wept)

Marc Stauffer

drums

Former Members/Guests

Tony Taylor

vocals (ex-Isen Torr) RIP: February 6, 2010, motorcycle accident

Jim Murad

bass/keyboards

Mike Engel

bass


Discography


The Curse Of Twisted Tower  
1999 Miskatonic
  1. Land of Illusions
  2. Hail Darkrider
  3. The Curse of Twisted Tower
  4. The Epic War Never Ends
  5. Rue of the Forsaken Sleepkeeper (part 2)
  6. Lament: Nocturne
  7. Valkyrie Death Squadrons
  8. The Witch's Eyes
  • Tony Taylor
  • Dave Boyd
  • Scott Waldrop
  • Jim Murad
  • Marc Stauffer


The Isle Of Hydra  
2001 Miskatonic
  1. Battle Cry
  2. The Isle of Hydra
  3. When the Daylight Fades
  4. Daggers Blade
  5. Ride the Night
  6. The Longing
  7. Sign of the Storm
  8. Final Stand
  9. Dying Breath
  • Tony Taylor
  • Dave Boyd
  • Scott Waldrop
  • Mike Engel
  • Marc Stauffer


Battle Hymns To The Pantheon  COMPILATION
2002 Unisound
  1. Battle Cry
  2. The Isle of Hydra
  3. The Dagger's Blade
  4. Sign of the Storm
  5. Hail Dark Rider
  6. The Valkyrie Death Squadrons
  7. The Witch's Eyes
  8. Powerslave


Crest Of The Martyrs  
2003 Remedy
  1. At Night
  2. Some Other Time, Some Other Place
  3. Axes & Honour
  4. To Be A Champion
  5. Infinitum
  6. Fight To Be Free
  7. Transfixed
  8. By My Hand
  9. Guardian Bloodline
  10. The Reflecting Pool
  11. The Witch's Eyes (Bonus Track)
  • Tony Taylor
  • Dave Boyd
  • Scott Waldrop
  • Jim Hunter
  • Marc Stauffer


Netherworlds  
2007 Remedy
  1. Starshine
  2. Dire Wolf
  3. Fortress
  4. Killing Kind
  5. Netherworlds
  6. Casuality Of Cruel Times
  7. Tales Of Submission
  8. No One Left To Blame
  9. Firebird
  • Tony Taylor
  • Dave Boyd
  • Scott Waldrop
  • Jim Hunter
  • Marc Stauffer


Make It Dark  
2011 Cruz Del Sur
  1. Mystera
  2. Snow Leopard
  3. The Stone
  4. Make It Dark
  5. White Shadow
  6. The Only Way
  7. Torture Torture
  8. Beyond the Gate
  • Johnny Aune
  • Dave Boyd
  • Scott Waldrop
  • Jim Hunter
  • Marc Stauffer


Wars In The Unknown  
2019 No Remorse
  1. The Thundering
  2. True North
  3. Tear You Apart
  4. Light the Swords on Fire
  5. And the Sharks Came Then
  6. Riding the Fortress
  7. Eons Beyond
  8. A Howl in the Wind
  9. The Beast I Fear
  10. These Ghosts Can Never Leave
  • Johnny Aune
  • Dave Boyd
  • Scott Waldrop
  • Jim Hunter
  • Marc Stauffer


Crest Of The Martyrs Demos  
2022
  1. At Night
  2. Some Other Time, Some Other Place
  3. Axes & Honor
  4. To Be a Champion
  5. Infinitum
  6. Fight to Be Free
  7. Transfixed
  8. Guardian Bloodline
  9. The Reflecting Pool
  10. Axes and Honor
  11. False Orion
  12. Axes and Honor (Live at Wacken 2003)
  • Tony Taylor
  • Dave Boyd
  • Scott Waldrop
  • Jim Hunter
  • Marc Stauffer



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