Lazarus A.D. are an American thrash metal band that formed in the frozen tu… Read Full Bio ↴Lazarus A.D. are an American thrash metal band that formed in the frozen tundra of southeastern Wisconsin in the spring of 2005 by Dan Gapen (guitars & backup vocals), Jeff Paulick (bass & lead vocals), Alex Lackner (guitars) and Ryan Shutler (drums). Lazarus A.D. redefine the phrase “alcoholism and aggression” in music. They subject metalheads to furious nights of head banging while drinking venues dry. Have no doubts that Lazarus A.D. is a thrash band, but merely in attitude as their sound is no simple throwback to the '80s bay area sound. They breathe a breath of fresh air into modern thrash with intelligent, memorable riffs, mid-tempo grooves and high-flying solos.

In a few short years, Lazarus A.D. has accomplished more than they ever expected. In the small city of Kenosha, WI, the fire began to spread quickly. Fueled only by a free three song demo, the guys played as much as possible and landed a big break in the summer of 2006 when they had the honor of being direct support for the legendary Anthrax in Milwaukee. They continued to tour the midwest throughout the summer and fall and finally began work on their first full length album in January of 2007. Recorded and engineered by Chris Djuricic (Soil, November’s Doom, Michael Angelo Batio) at Studio One, and mastered by James Murphy (ex Death, Testament), The Onslaught was a force to be reckoned with. The band hit the road again and stretched out as far as Denver, CO. The buzz about their live performances continued to grow. It wasn’t long before Lazarus A.D. was approached by Earache Records for an upcoming metal compilation. Last Breath was one of the 16 songs chosen to appear on Thrashing Like A Maniac, and they were the only unsigned band on the entire compilation!

In the spring of 2008, Lazarus A.D. received a call from Metal Blade Records, and a short time later, their deal had been inked. The Onslaught was remixed by James Murphy and is set to finally see a worldwide release through Metal Blade Records. The future has never been brighter for Lazarus A.D. and plans for vigorous touring are already in the works, as well as the opening slot for Testament in Milwaukee on August 1st, 2008! Expect to hear the name Lazarus A.D. a lot more in the coming months, and as always, be sure to THRASH OR DIE!

On Sunday May 17th 2015 drummer Ryan Shutler passed away. Details surrounding his death have not been disclosed, though it's being said that a heart attack may have been to blame.

Casting Forward
Lazarus A.D. Lyrics

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Take it all away from me
Stack the hatred carefully
Questioning the time you spent
Burning traces of whats left
Moving to that final step
We all will meet our maker

Casting forward regretfully

Shed my doubt and set me free

Retribution for the unaffected mind
Revocation is all I want to find
Memories will live once more
What lies beyond that lucid door
Evidence worth dying for
You gotta bury all that anger

Casting forward regretfully
Shed my doubt and set me free
Casting forward regretfully
Shed my doubt and set me free

Blinded by broken hopes and dreams
Consciousness is never what it seems
Reunite with tragedy
Condemn the doubt forever free
Talking all the life from me
Its time to meet my maker

Casting forward regretfully
Shed my doubt and set me free
Casting forward regretfully
Shed my doubt and set me free

Casting forward regretfully
Shed my doubt and set me free

Yeah I'm casting forward regretfully
Shed my doubt and set me free

Overall Meaning

The song "Casting Forward" by Lazarus A.D. is a reflection on one's life and the regrets that come with it. The song begins with the idea of taking away everything that the singer has, including his hatred, and questioning the worth of the time he has spent. The theme of regret continues throughout the song as the singer struggles with their past and looks towards an uncertain future. The idea of meeting one's maker is introduced, suggesting a sense of mortality and the concept of judgement after death.

The chorus of the song offers a glimmer of hope, with the singer shedding their doubt and being set free. The idea of retribution and revocation is introduced, perhaps as a way to make amends for past mistakes. The concept of memories living on after death and what lies beyond the "lucid door" adds to the introspective nature of the song. The final verses speak to the struggle to overcome broken hopes and dreams and the importance of letting go of doubt in order to find peace.

Overall, "Casting Forward" is a deep and introspective song that explores themes of regret, mortality, and the struggle for inner peace.

Line by Line Meaning

Take it all away from me
Remove everything from me

Stack the hatred carefully
Carefully build up the anger

Questioning the time you spent
Doubting the time you invested

Burning traces of whats left
Destroying remnants of what remains

Moving to that final step
Heading towards the ultimate stage

We all will meet our maker
We will all face our creator

Retribution for the unaffected mind
Punishment for those who are not impacted

Revocation is all I want to find
I seek to void everything

Memories will live once more
Recollections will be revived

What lies beyond that lucid door
What is behind that clear entrance