Living Sacrifice
Not to be confused with pre-Drain S.T.H. all-girl punk band, Livin' Sacrifi… Read Full Bio ↴Not to be confused with pre-Drain S.T.H. all-girl punk band, Livin' Sacrifice.
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Living Sacrifice formed in the fall of 1989 by Darren "D.J." Johnson (bass/ vocals), Lance Garvin (drums), Bruce Fitzhugh (guitar) and Jason Truby (guitar).
Starting in Little Rock, Arkansas, the average age of the band members was 18. There were not many places for Living Sacrifice to play but then a new all ages club had just opened called Vino's. It was the only place to accept any kind of thrash, metal or punk. Trusty (discord records), a punk band, was one of the only local bands that LS could look to for inspiration because all the "metal" bands were busy playing Metallica covers badly. Living Sacrifice's first show at Vino's, and third show ever, was opening for Shelter (Revelation records) the former Hari Chrisna hardcore band fronted by Ray Cappo ex- Youth of Today (how's that for indie cred?).
Two bands that inspired LS in the Christian metal area where Believer (Roadrunner and REX Records) and The Crucified. After forging a mentor type relationship with Believer, Living Sacrifice recorded a demo to present to their label home REX Records. It worked. One year after forming Living Sacrifice was signing to REX Records.
1991
The self-titled album was released by REX Records (produced by Kurt Bachman of Believer and label exec. Doug Mann). This first record showed obvious influences of the young Living Sacrifice. Bands that come to mind are Testament, Anthrax, Megadeth and oh yeah, Slayer. In reality, the Slayer comparisons convinced the band to explore a more death metal sound on the next record.
1992
Living Sacrifice was rushed back into the studio for another record. The experience in the studio this time was not good. 6 days to record and mix the record. But the result was Nonexistent. The sound of the Florida death metal scene had a profound effect on these songs and particularly the vocal delivery. Two months of touring followed after this as well.
1993
On Christmas day Living Sacrifice drove their van with all their equipment to a tiny town outside of Hershey PA and in 1994 Inhabit was released. This third recording for REX Records turned out to be the heaviest and most technical record to date. The only touring LS did on Inhabit was a one week tour with Malevolent Creation, which was fitting since Inhabit was musically inspired by Malevolent's second record Retribution.
1995
REX Records were in financial difficulty and Living Sacrifice took the opportunity to leave the label with all of their masters for all three records. This would prove a smart move later on.
After taking some time off it became clear that founding member DJ would be leaving the band. That left a need for a vocalist and bassist. Bruce Fitzhugh stepped up to sing for the band. Chris Truby, Jason's brother, stepped in on bass.
1996
Tooth and Nail Records was fast making a name for themselves in the hard music market. They wanted to start an imprint of the label called Solidstate records that focused on extreme heavy music. Living Sacrifice became one of the first bands to launch the imprint along side other, more hardcore acts, like Strongarm and Zao. Living Sacrifice fit right in.
1997
Reborn was recorded in Little Rock, Arkansas by Barry Poynter.
The aptly titled record redefined the band's musical focus and garnered them a slew of new fans -- and probably some of their first outside of the Christian music market. Though the music was decidedly more straightforward, the lyrical focus stayed the same, and the melodic guitar solos and fast-paced galloping drums remained. Despite the underground success of the album, with Living Sacrifice quickly becoming a cornerstone band on the new imprint's roster, further lineup changes happened. Founding guitarist Jason Truby and his only recently introduced brother, bassist Chris Truby, exited the band.
1998
Cory Putman of the Arkansas band Eso- Charis played guitar before the Truby's permanent replacements were found in guitarist Rocky Gray, and bassist Arthur Green, late of Eso-Charis. Green was not the only member of Eso-Charis to join up -- drummer Matthew Putman soon followed. Putman was instrumental in fleshing out Living Sacrifice's sound with additional percussion alongside Garvin, with a two-drummer approach unique to heavy music; different even from Sepultura, Neurosis, and Slipknot, who have all experimented with extra percussion.
1999
Solidstate licenses and Re Issues the first three Living Sacrifice albums.
2000
LS began work on the fifth record recording again with Barry Poynter. The Hammering Process, further streamled the band's sound, decimating it into its base elements, driven by rhythm and heavy guitar crunch without being tantamount to any kind of musical "sellout." Further touring ensued throughout 2000 and 2001, including several dates with the band's friends and former labelmates, P.O.D., as well as touring with Project 86 (Atlantic Records) and a co-headlining tour with Zao. Touring nonstop for 2 years gave The Hammering Process the top sales of any Living Sacrifice album to date.
2002
Living Sacrifice had come off the road for a time and started writing what would be their sixth and final record. Conceived in Fire was produced by Barry Poynter and mixed by the amazing Andy Sneap who has also worked on records by Killswitch Engage and Machine Head.
2003
In the wake of insecurity surrounding the future of Living Sacrifice Rocky Gray took an opportunity to play drums for Evanescence, the Little Rock AR band who had just recorded a debut record for Wind-Up records. Rocky is just one of those guys that plays guitar and drums equally well.
At this point the members of Living Sacrifice felt that the band had run its course and decided to end the band. Cory Putman was brought in once again to fulfill final touring obligations and festivals that were booked through out 2003.
Living Sacrifice played their final farewell show in Little Rock AR at Vino's, where it all began, on June 28, 2003. They were joined by fellow Solidstate labelmates Underoath, Demon Hunter, The Agony Scene, and Extol.
2005
Solidstate releases In Memoriam, a Living Sacrifice best of collective, featuring 3 newly written and recorded songs by Lance Garvin, Rocky Gray and Bruce Fitzhugh.
Where are they now 2005
Darren Johnson - prospering in Arkansas
Jason Truby - guitar for P.O.D. (Atlantic Records)
Chris Truby - prospering in Scotland
Rocky Gray - drummer for Evanescence (Wind-Up Records)
Lance Garvin - writing and recording with Ben Moody (Wind-Up Records)
Arthur Green - prospering in Arkansas
Cory Putman - Singer for Norma Jean (Solidstate Records)
Matthew Putman - drummer for Lovedrug (Columbia Records)
Bruce Fitzhugh - Prospering in Nashville TN.
As of 2008, Living Sacrifice has reformed and is planning on touring in summer 2008 and releasing a new album, which will be released at some point this year. The band's website now links to the official myspace page, which states the following:
"LIVING SACRIFICE has returned. Founding members Bruce Fitzhugh (Vocals / Guitar) and Lance Garvin (Drums) have reunited with Rocky Gray (lead guitar) and Arthur Green (bass). The band will be on tour this summer and we are already writing material for our brand new album, which will be released in 2008.
--==--
Living Sacrifice formed in the fall of 1989 by Darren "D.J." Johnson (bass/ vocals), Lance Garvin (drums), Bruce Fitzhugh (guitar) and Jason Truby (guitar).
Starting in Little Rock, Arkansas, the average age of the band members was 18. There were not many places for Living Sacrifice to play but then a new all ages club had just opened called Vino's. It was the only place to accept any kind of thrash, metal or punk. Trusty (discord records), a punk band, was one of the only local bands that LS could look to for inspiration because all the "metal" bands were busy playing Metallica covers badly. Living Sacrifice's first show at Vino's, and third show ever, was opening for Shelter (Revelation records) the former Hari Chrisna hardcore band fronted by Ray Cappo ex- Youth of Today (how's that for indie cred?).
Two bands that inspired LS in the Christian metal area where Believer (Roadrunner and REX Records) and The Crucified. After forging a mentor type relationship with Believer, Living Sacrifice recorded a demo to present to their label home REX Records. It worked. One year after forming Living Sacrifice was signing to REX Records.
1991
The self-titled album was released by REX Records (produced by Kurt Bachman of Believer and label exec. Doug Mann). This first record showed obvious influences of the young Living Sacrifice. Bands that come to mind are Testament, Anthrax, Megadeth and oh yeah, Slayer. In reality, the Slayer comparisons convinced the band to explore a more death metal sound on the next record.
1992
Living Sacrifice was rushed back into the studio for another record. The experience in the studio this time was not good. 6 days to record and mix the record. But the result was Nonexistent. The sound of the Florida death metal scene had a profound effect on these songs and particularly the vocal delivery. Two months of touring followed after this as well.
1993
On Christmas day Living Sacrifice drove their van with all their equipment to a tiny town outside of Hershey PA and in 1994 Inhabit was released. This third recording for REX Records turned out to be the heaviest and most technical record to date. The only touring LS did on Inhabit was a one week tour with Malevolent Creation, which was fitting since Inhabit was musically inspired by Malevolent's second record Retribution.
1995
REX Records were in financial difficulty and Living Sacrifice took the opportunity to leave the label with all of their masters for all three records. This would prove a smart move later on.
After taking some time off it became clear that founding member DJ would be leaving the band. That left a need for a vocalist and bassist. Bruce Fitzhugh stepped up to sing for the band. Chris Truby, Jason's brother, stepped in on bass.
1996
Tooth and Nail Records was fast making a name for themselves in the hard music market. They wanted to start an imprint of the label called Solidstate records that focused on extreme heavy music. Living Sacrifice became one of the first bands to launch the imprint along side other, more hardcore acts, like Strongarm and Zao. Living Sacrifice fit right in.
1997
Reborn was recorded in Little Rock, Arkansas by Barry Poynter.
The aptly titled record redefined the band's musical focus and garnered them a slew of new fans -- and probably some of their first outside of the Christian music market. Though the music was decidedly more straightforward, the lyrical focus stayed the same, and the melodic guitar solos and fast-paced galloping drums remained. Despite the underground success of the album, with Living Sacrifice quickly becoming a cornerstone band on the new imprint's roster, further lineup changes happened. Founding guitarist Jason Truby and his only recently introduced brother, bassist Chris Truby, exited the band.
1998
Cory Putman of the Arkansas band Eso- Charis played guitar before the Truby's permanent replacements were found in guitarist Rocky Gray, and bassist Arthur Green, late of Eso-Charis. Green was not the only member of Eso-Charis to join up -- drummer Matthew Putman soon followed. Putman was instrumental in fleshing out Living Sacrifice's sound with additional percussion alongside Garvin, with a two-drummer approach unique to heavy music; different even from Sepultura, Neurosis, and Slipknot, who have all experimented with extra percussion.
1999
Solidstate licenses and Re Issues the first three Living Sacrifice albums.
2000
LS began work on the fifth record recording again with Barry Poynter. The Hammering Process, further streamled the band's sound, decimating it into its base elements, driven by rhythm and heavy guitar crunch without being tantamount to any kind of musical "sellout." Further touring ensued throughout 2000 and 2001, including several dates with the band's friends and former labelmates, P.O.D., as well as touring with Project 86 (Atlantic Records) and a co-headlining tour with Zao. Touring nonstop for 2 years gave The Hammering Process the top sales of any Living Sacrifice album to date.
2002
Living Sacrifice had come off the road for a time and started writing what would be their sixth and final record. Conceived in Fire was produced by Barry Poynter and mixed by the amazing Andy Sneap who has also worked on records by Killswitch Engage and Machine Head.
2003
In the wake of insecurity surrounding the future of Living Sacrifice Rocky Gray took an opportunity to play drums for Evanescence, the Little Rock AR band who had just recorded a debut record for Wind-Up records. Rocky is just one of those guys that plays guitar and drums equally well.
At this point the members of Living Sacrifice felt that the band had run its course and decided to end the band. Cory Putman was brought in once again to fulfill final touring obligations and festivals that were booked through out 2003.
Living Sacrifice played their final farewell show in Little Rock AR at Vino's, where it all began, on June 28, 2003. They were joined by fellow Solidstate labelmates Underoath, Demon Hunter, The Agony Scene, and Extol.
2005
Solidstate releases In Memoriam, a Living Sacrifice best of collective, featuring 3 newly written and recorded songs by Lance Garvin, Rocky Gray and Bruce Fitzhugh.
Where are they now 2005
Darren Johnson - prospering in Arkansas
Jason Truby - guitar for P.O.D. (Atlantic Records)
Chris Truby - prospering in Scotland
Rocky Gray - drummer for Evanescence (Wind-Up Records)
Lance Garvin - writing and recording with Ben Moody (Wind-Up Records)
Arthur Green - prospering in Arkansas
Cory Putman - Singer for Norma Jean (Solidstate Records)
Matthew Putman - drummer for Lovedrug (Columbia Records)
Bruce Fitzhugh - Prospering in Nashville TN.
As of 2008, Living Sacrifice has reformed and is planning on touring in summer 2008 and releasing a new album, which will be released at some point this year. The band's website now links to the official myspace page, which states the following:
"LIVING SACRIFICE has returned. Founding members Bruce Fitzhugh (Vocals / Guitar) and Lance Garvin (Drums) have reunited with Rocky Gray (lead guitar) and Arthur Green (bass). The band will be on tour this summer and we are already writing material for our brand new album, which will be released in 2008.
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Living Sacrifice Lyrics
- Liar Worthless, want to, be God, Loser imitation Fallen from all …
...To Nothing Of temptation completed cycle, seducer of humanity Elements …
06. Hand of the Dead Cut deep, the wound is open, infection sets in Will this…
10 Sickly! Symptoms complete Full on replete Dismiss the res…
180 It begins, exhume, resurrect, Crucify again His flesh not yo…
3 Sickly! Symptoms complete Full on replete Dismiss the rest Y…
Altered Life Breathing freely. Function. Easy. Peace of God. Peace…
American Made Abundance and wealth Prosperous lethargy Faith is fragile …
Anorexia Spiritual Insufficient supplication communion is abstained Weary is t…
Apostasy You have a new way Is it a better way? Once I…
Atonement Humanity gave place to death's origin All unrighteous, none …
Awakening Awakening has taken place in me Breathe in the newness of…
Before I am a fraud without you I am a lie without…
Black Seeds Beauty Blessed, All Confess, Undenied Except Inside, Black S…
Bloodwork A simple test. Probing loss. Looking for a…
Breathing Murder Breathing murder upon The early church Destruction, the new …
Burn The End Burn the end and fall away Try to look the best…
Chemical Straightjacket Displayed are desires to accept transparent offers An unfami…
Conditional FIGHTING LAPSE OF ME CONDITIONED THOUGHT, POTENCY LIFEFORCE,…
Darkened Enduring a steady assault To maintain civilization Violent s…
Dealing with Ignorance There is no justice in their path The way of peace…
Death Machine Moving parts all collide Force of nature fueled by pride Gea…
Departure Altered state of mind induced by terror Repression, placed o…
Despair I am not the standard No rule to be upheld This was…
Distorted Distorted reality Truth behind, not to see Focus of life mea…
Distrust How Could You Know Running In Circles With Your Eyes Wide…
Emerge [Instrumental]…
Enthroned The sacrifice of praise, setting free Being a undispensable …
Enthroned '98 The sacrifice of prise, setting free, Being a undispensable …
Flatline I've constricted. Disconnected. Amputation. Liberation. Boun…
Ghost Thief There is no cheat Comes as the ghost thief Quick and fleet…
God Is My Home Abandoned – Left for dead Kept outside, ostracized Unwante…
Hand Of The Dead Cut deep, the wound is open, infection sets in Will this…
Haven Of Blasphemy Hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared Deny …
Hidden pleading, bloody, desire, calling, this meaning, the way i…
Ignite Flicker inside I've seen the end my friend Cannot continue…
Imminent War Unleashed chosen Unleashed nation War unleashed Middle ea…
In Christ Birthright by the hand of God. I am he, chosen…
In The Shadow In the shadow powery No foe can withstand Angels lifting up …
Indwelling Divided structure cannot regain Lack on insight, spiritual s…
Inhabit Raise the Lord God Almighty The praise of Christ enters our…
Internal Unrest Internal unrest, emotional decline Cruelly overbearing, will…
Killers Things we cannot quite conceive, powers of geography. Darkn…
Liar Worthless, want to, be God, Loser imitation Fallen from all …
Local Vengeance Killing For the cause. My trial. My judgement. …
Love Forgives Through the raging gates of hell He has shown redemption H…
Martyr The Torture The life and blood of God poured out This is my…
Mask Made yourself into more than a man The anointed one by…
Mind Distant False imagination Spiritual Weakness Thoughts to Christ, not…
Nietzsche's Madness Moral laws do not apply The mind is capable to justify The…
No Grave Concern The administration of a mystery Death beingswallowed up in v…
No Longer Fear get away from me Doubt has no place in me Seduction…
Nonexistent Having obtained eternal redemption Unavoidable position to …
Not Beneath To privide Christ the entrance Forsaking the empty way of li…
Not My Own Self perception of this reason. Strive against this heart th…
Obstruction Being held fast by the cords of affliction Subjected to men…
Organized Lie Subvert the conscious mind of us all Become the one who…
Overkill Exposure I watched a man murder and kill, Plot against the destroyed…
Perfect Let it take hold. We have perverted, destroyed the truth Exc…
Phargx Imas There is a voice that has gone forth Proclaiming "Vengeance …
Poisoning Crawling on your hands and knees You've shown us the beauti…
Reach For The Sky Who am I to question Every day to understand This precious…
Reborn Empowered Reborn empowered All strongholds broken Old ways have died, …
Reject I set myself up I've no one to blame but my Self-pity…
Rules Of Engagement Expectations of actions – that conform Foreign beliefs – pu…
Screwtape Just a fascination of what lies beyond A life that's free …
Second Death Ending all of life beginning of death Soul has been lost…
Sell Out Sellout, Sellout, selfish lust Gone, no time for games Free …
Send Your Regrets Incidental consequences Growing larger by the second Thi…
Separation Separation, Disfigured, Bloodless Exit Soul Embrace, Soul Em…
Something More Origin of consciousness, Fat acid rhetoric Promulgate me men…
Sorrow Banished According to His promise New earth, heaven descends God with…
Spirit Fall Spirit fall on this land, Convicting power cleansing man Rev…
Straw Man I am not who you think I am I am not…
Subtle Alliance All that is All that's left behind me All that…
Sudden You were here, just a moment ago I saw your face I…
Symbiotic Symbiotic Conceived in fire Panic strike Cannot breathe Pier…
The Martyr The Life And Blood Of God Poured Out This Is My Home Cannot…
The Poisoning The Name Across Your Chest Means Nothing To Me The Things…
The Power of God The outstretched arms, of one word, of one breath (one…
The Prodigal Around their necks is tied a millstone With sin the little…
The Reaping A smile does the deal No matter if it's real Insincere pra…
The Reckoning Infamy – you lost your way again This was the day,…
The Training Broken down one by one They'll take your pride and crush…
They Were One At first site, dreams fulfilled You were love and love was…
Threatened Do what you want to do, Say what you want to…
To Nothing Of temptation completed cycle, seducer of humanity Elements …
Truth Solution Breath of God released faith Creates all life perfect plan S…
Unfit To Live Product of some enlightenment Cheapening a life once lived …
Unseen Faith has blessed, faith has saved Faith has healed, faith h…
Violence In the mind of mortal man The vision is tainted red Consumed…
Void Expression Inward lapse mutates transgression Outward appearance is voi…
Void Expression (Blank Stare M Inward lapse mutates transgression Outward appearance is vo…
Walls Of Separation Not a mere perception, an acquaintance Conscious of sin, acc…
Without Distinction Creations contrast exploited to hate Misleading account used…
Your War Constrain, restrict, politic, dismiss Constrain, restrict, …