Torn was formed in July 2001 in the hopes of creating a band that has the ferocity of Pantera and Metallica combined with the melody yet crushing rock of Alice 'n' Chains and Soundgarden.  Soon after, Torn began the long process of writing and producing their inaugural album. After two years in the studio, the hard work finally paid off with the release of their debut album “The Path Less Traveled”.

Torn’s Latest CD “The Past Less Travelled”

Along the way, Torn has played many clubs throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Torn has played with national acts like Mushroomhead (Universal), Dope (Sony), Twisted Method (Columbia), Brand New Sin (Bardic/Columbia) and Dust for Life (Wind_Up), appeared at MOBfest 2002, was awarded “Best Orginal Band” in Suburban Nitelife Magazines' Annual readers poll in March of 2002, and was selected as a finalist for Jim Beam's 2002 Rock Band search.  Torn has also played multiple sold out shows at Clearwater Theater including their show on November 8th, 2003 for their CD release party and has made it to the semi-finals so far in the Emergenza Music Festival in Chicago this year.

With one album completed, and another on the way; Torn will be a force to be reckoned with on the Chicago music scene, and the entire nation, for years to come.