1) Lazarus began in 20… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least seven bands named Lazarus.
1) Lazarus began in 2001 as Trevor Montgomery's post-Tarentel solo project, a pilgrimage of either insanity or freedom - or both. 'Songs For an Unborn Sun' was his first release, a minimal and soulful collaboration with longtime friend Marty Anderson (Okay, Dilute). His second release, 'Like Trees We Grow up to be Satellites (The Backwards America)', punched through the whispering darkness into an orchestral declaration of strength, political upheaval, and hope. Recorded by Scott Solter (Okkervil River, The Mountain Goats), it was a playful and rich approach at expressing both failures and fortunes of life. Lazarus has now grown into a small ensemble, featuring Sacramento natives Kathryn Sechrist and Kelly Nyland, exloring overwhelmingly beautiful depths with dense layers of drums, keyboards, acoustic and electric guitars, glockenspiel, and Trevor's shamanistic, gospel-inspired vocals. Lazarus has become a brilliant, soulful, psychedelic experience of experimental and political grace. At last, this pilgrimage has found a solid road to freedom.
2) Lazarus is also a Detroit rapper whose debut album 'Chapter One: The Prince Who Would Be King' was released in 2007. Lazarus speaks on what he sees in his life in the realest, most creative and passionate way that it can be delivered: through wordplay, vocabulary, and vast amounts of emotion. Lazarus comes off as versatile in his range of rap styles, the way he shifts from calm to hard to lyrical, and then from slow-paced to fast.
3) Lazarus is also a Kenosha, Wisconsin based thrash metal band. They have since changed their name to LaZarus A.D. to avoid confusion. In late 2007 they unleashed their debut album 'The Onslaught.' THRASH OR DIE!
4) Lazarus is a currently inactive Latvian hard rock/heavy metal band from Rīga, Latvia formed in year 2006.
Last lineup:
Anitra Lēmane - vocals;
Juris Ķēniņš - guitar, formerly vocals (currently Totenkopf);
Liene Veidemane - bass;
Krišjānis Gerics - drums, formerly vocals (currently Totenkopf).
Former members:
Henrijs Verze - bass guitar, vocals (currently Totenkopf)
http://www.draugiem.lv/lazarus
5) Lazarus is also the name of a, most likely short-lived, Dutch lo-fi thrash metal band, which released a demo entitled Fearful World in 1991.
6) Lazarus Sin- Band from Eugen Oregon-Heavy Metal , They had changed there name to Lazarus and then changed it back to Lazarus Sin. They have 2 albums released- Intracranial Mass 1988 and Open Up My Mind Up My Mind.
7) Lazarus from San Francisco is a "Space Folk" group. Read reviews of _Hawk Medicine_ here: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/11307-hawk-medicine/ and http://temporaryresidence.com/descriptions/trr124.php
8) Lazarus is a Christian metal band from the 1980s.
9) Lazarus is a Hard Rock / Heavy Metal band from Niles, Ohio.
Jimmi Migliozzi - Lead Vocals
Ronnie Williams - Guitars, Vocals
Garry Palcisco - Bass, Vocals
Doug Owen - Guitars, Vocals
Butch Likens - Drums, Vocals
Absolute Power
Lazarus Lyrics
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A relentless disease
You shut em down
Keep em down
On the path to destroy
Everything they believed
You can't escape this
Everything was a lie
With everything you must die
The writing on the wall
An empire due to crumble down
And I will not stand alone in vain
Deeper and deeper it fades away
A soul decayed
Divide and conquer now
It can't keep us down
You can't bring me
Down
Before
We're stronger than any war
You keep running your mouth in my face
And I can't take it anymore
Their heads to save
For this deceit filled grave
Cast a shadow over me
Nevermore
Shut them down
Keep them down
Deliverance to the distressed
The fate of existence
To a tyrant of justice
Let the new eradication begin
The writing on the wall
An empire due to crumble down
And I will not stand alone in vain
Deeper and deeper it fades away
A soul decayed
Divide and conquer now
It can't keep us down
In the song "Absolute Power", Lazarus speaks to the idea of absolute power and its corrupting nature. The lyrics are a clear nod to the idea of a powerful force seeking to maintain control - even in the face of dissenting beliefs. The first verse sets the stage for the message of the song: "Carry out the eradication / A relentless disease / You shut em down / Keep em down / On the path to destroy / Everything they believed / You can't escape this / Everything was a lie / You can't control this / With everything you must die". Here we see the image of a tyrant trying to crush the ideas of the people they rule with an iron fist. The song then continues with the chorus taking on this tyrant: "You can't bring me / Down / Before / We're stronger than any war / You keep running your mouth in my face / And I can't take it anymore".
The second verse plays on the idea of an empire in decline: "The writing on the wall / An empire due to crumble down / And I will not stand alone in vain / Deeper and deeper it fades away / A soul decayed". Here, Lazarus paints a picture of a society that is collapsing because of internal corruption. He then rallies the people to stand against this corruption with the line "Divide and conquer now / It can't keep us down". The final verse is a call back to the first, where the chorus once again declares that "Deliverance to the distressed / The fate of existence / To a tyrant of justice / Let the new eradication begin".
Line by Line Meaning
Carry out the eradication
Begin the process of wiping out something completely
A relentless disease
A disease that doesn't stop or give up easily
You shut em down
You stop them from moving or progressing
Keep em down
Make sure they don't rise or recover
On the path to destroy
Moving towards complete destruction or annihilation
Everything they believed
All the things they trusted or had faith in
You can't escape this
It's impossible to avoid or evade this situation
Everything was a lie
None of it was true or authentic
You can't control this
You cannot command or manage this situation
With everything you must die
Even with all the power and resources, you will still face death
The writing on the wall
The clear and inevitable signs that something is about to happen
An empire due to crumble down
A powerful force that will soon fall apart
And I will not stand alone in vain
I will not stand alone, and it will be worth it
Deeper and deeper it fades away
Slowly disappearing or losing importance
A soul decayed
A spirit that has lost vitality and strength
Divide and conquer now
Separate and defeat each part one by one
It can't keep us down
We won't be defeated or broken by this
You can't bring me
You cannot make me succumb or fail
Down
To a lower or weaker position
Before
Prior to this moment or event
We're stronger than any war
We can overcome any challenge or conflict
You keep running your mouth in my face
You continue to speak unpleasant words directly to me
And I can't take it anymore
I have reached the limit of enduring your verbal assault
Their heads to save
Trying to protect others from harm or danger
For this deceit-filled grave
A burial plot that has been built with lies and betrayal
Cast a shadow over me
A negative influence or stigma that affects me
Nevermore
Not ever again
Shut them down
Cease their activities or stop them entirely
Keep them down
Ensure that they stay subdued or suppressed
Deliverance to the distressed
Rescue or aid for those who are suffering
The fate of existence
The outcome or destiny of life
To a tyrant of justice
To an oppressor who believes they are doing what is right
Let the new eradication begin
Start anew in wiping out or destroying something completely
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ALEX LACKNER, DAN GAPEN, JEFF PAULICK, RYAN SHUTLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@coleyounger5689
2023 still kicking ASS🪓
@metalbladerecords
@mrmario9494 Hah! These guys like a little bit of everything.
@AdansAldani
I gotta admit: Sometimes I spend WEEKS listening to their discography. I don't get tired of it.
Ryan is the soul of the band's sound. It's hard to find someone that can fit his shoes.
But fuck, we need Lazarus A.D. back!
@OgSleep
The onslaught is the Bible of thrash metal
@agoogleuser3787
Yes. We do. They should see if Mr. Haake would session for them. That would be interesting.
@metallicaspiker16
@@agoogleuser3787 Paul Seidel would be a great fit for them IMO.
@user-yp8ru5qx7t
Полностью поддерживаю, по звучанию и исполнению за 10+ лет не нашлось никого достойно
Жалко группу , все много обещающие крутые пездюки 😊
@geraltk1933
@@user-yp8ru5qx7tdude, we don't understand cyrillic
@Greenevil89
Ryan expressed himself best on this track. Thank you Ryan for being a damn good drummer, you've brought so much joy to many shows, friends, family, and musicians. R.I.P
@SleepFan771
A modern classic. It has been forever since I've listened to Lazarus A.D. and they still rule!