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| Onward to Freedom | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 11, 2014 | |||
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| Length | 48:10 | |||
| Label | Pathogenic | |||
| Producer | Josh Schroeder | |||
| The Tourniquet Ark chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Untombed Zine |   [1][unreliable source?] |
Onward to Freedom is a solo album byTourniquet drummerTed Kirkpatrick. Originally announced as a side project to be released as The Tourniquet Ark, Kirkpatrick made the decision to release it under the Tourniquet name with himself listed as the primary artist. This has led to confusion in the fan community, and the erroneous classification of the album as an actual Tourniquet release. This has been exacerbated by Kirkpatrick choosing to refer to it as part of the Tourniquet catalog instead of as a part of his solo catalog. The album features many musicians, such asMarty Friedman andChris Poland ofMegadeth,Mattie Montgomery ofFor Today andMichael Sweet ofStryper.[2] The album was released on November 11, 2014, via Tourniquet's own label, Pathogenic Records.
Darcy Rumble writes "Start to finish, Onward to Freedom is an excellent record. Compelling performances by a host of musicians bringing an important message will certainly stir listeners and inspire action. There is enough diversity among the songs that even upon repeated listens, OTF does not grow old.Tourniquet’s captivating Onward to Freedom is musically powerful, lyrically moving. A must-have for heavy music fans, and lovers of Creation."[3][unreliable source?] "The best on this album comes early. Twelve songs, including three instrumentals and two public service announcement experiments. Leaving only seven actual Metal songs.Onward to Freedom is solid, classic American Made Heavy Metal with plenty of skills and an important, heartfelt message. Recommended." reports Chad R. Shultz.[4][unreliable source?] Peter John Willoughby says "Ultimately it is up to the fans to decide whether they want another concept album full of animal welfare"[5][unreliable source?] Tom Metcalf of Untombed writes "What a great album! All the performances were solid and I don’t see myself becoming tired of it anytime soon. I tried to give a track by track explanation as to how each individual guest lend their set skill and I hope it helps! I hope that Tourniquet, the band, can get together to put out an entire CD with all the band members soon. For we the fans want it!!!!"[1]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Onward to Freedom (Prelude)" | 0:40 |
| 2. | "Onward to Freedom" (featuringMichael Sweet andMattie Montgomery) | 5:49 |
| 3. | "The Slave Ring" (featuringChris Poland,Mattie Montgomery, and Nick Villars) | 5:14 |
| 4. | "The Noble Case for Mercy" | 3:11 |
| 5. | "Let the Wild Just Be Wild" (featuring Nick Villars,Rex Carroll andGabbie Rae) | 5:05 |
| 6. | "No Soul" (featuringBruce Franklin andDoug Pinnick) | 4:43 |
| 7. | "If I Had to Do the Killing" (featuring Kevin Young andAaron Guerra) | 4:45 |
| 8. | "Virtual Embryo" | 0:58 |
| 9. | "Stereotaxic Atrocities" (featuringMarty Friedman andLuke Easter) | 4:49 |
| 10. | "Animal Crossing at the Rainbow Bridge" | 1:49 |
| 11. | "Drowning in Air" (featuringTony Palacios and Blake Suddath) | 6:26 |
| 12. | "Cage 23" (Gabbie Rae andAshley Argota) | 4:41 |
| Total length: | 48:10 | |
