Lazarus A.D.

Biography

Lazarus A.D. is an American thrash/groove metal band from Kenosha, Wisconsin, formed as "Lazarus" in 2005. They added the "A.D." to avoid potential legal issues. They released two studio albums, The Onslaught×The Onslaught2007 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 10 tracks1Last Breath4:352Thou Shall Not Fear4:313Damnation for the Weak4:224Every Word Unheard3:345The Onslaught, Part 1: Revolution5:036The Onslaught, Part 2: Rebirth4:067Lust4:338Forged in Blood3:459Absolute Power4:2710Who I Really Am4:05 (2007) and Black Rivers Flow×Black Rivers Flow28 January 2011 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 10 tracks1American Dreams4:532The Ultimate Sacrifice4:533The Strong Prevail3:044Black Rivers Flow4:525Casting Forward3:566Light a City (Up in Smoke)3:497Through Your Eyes4:098Beneath the Waves of Hatred5:049Eternal Vengeance7:0310Up on Stage4:53 (2011). Despite never announcing an official hiatus or disbandment, the band has been mostly inactive since drummer Ryan Shutler died in 2015.

History

In 2007, they self-released their debut album, The Onslaught×The Onslaught2007 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 10 tracks1Last Breath4:352Thou Shall Not Fear4:313Damnation for the Weak4:224Every Word Unheard3:345The Onslaught, Part 1: Revolution5:036The Onslaught, Part 2: Rebirth4:067Lust4:338Forged in Blood3:459Absolute Power4:2710Who I Really Am4:05. The band sent the album to many metal record labels that turned the band down. Later, a song off The Onslaught appeared in a compilation album by Earache Records. Not long after, the album received positive reviews in the underground, and the band signed with Metal Blade Records. The Onslaught was re-released in 2009. Lazarus A.D. toured for a year and a half to promote the reissue, supporting Testament on their Formation of Damnation tour and Kreator on their Hordes of Chaos tour, both in the US. Following that, Lazarus A.D. headlined a US tour, with support by Lightning Swords of Death. During this time, the band shared stages with three of thrash metal's "big four" (Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax), as well as Judas Priest, Rob Zombie, Exodus, Napalm Death and Kataklysm.
Their second studio album, Black Rivers Flow×Black Rivers Flow28 January 2011 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 10 tracks1American Dreams4:532The Ultimate Sacrifice4:533The Strong Prevail3:044Black Rivers Flow4:525Casting Forward3:566Light a City (Up in Smoke)3:497Through Your Eyes4:098Beneath the Waves of Hatred5:049Eternal Vengeance7:0310Up on Stage4:53, was released on February 1, 2011. Lazarus A.D. toured for less than a year to promote the album, supporting Death Angel on their Relentless Retribution tour in the US, followed by a European co-headlining tour with Bonded by Blood, and then returning to the US to open for Cavalera Conspiracy. Drummer Ryan Shutler died suddenly on May 17, 2015 in Sacramento, California. Although no official hiatus or breakup was announced, Lazarus A.D. has been mostly inactive since Shutler's death.

Musical style

Lazarus A.D.'s sound has been described as a mix between thrash and groove metal with elements of traditional heavy metal.

Current members

Jeff Paulick – lead vocals, bass (2005–2015)
Dan Gapen – lead guitar, vocals (2005–2015)
Alex Lackner – rhythm guitar (2005–2015)

Former members

Ryan Shutler – drums (2005–2015; died 2015)