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.
Damnation For The Weak
Lazarus A.D. Lyrics
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Forever trapped inside this nightmare
I will find serenity before death takes a hold of me
A path of shattered hopes and dreams
Lay before my desolate fate
Though it seems
I endlessly wander around to the distant sound
Of a life that will never be
The fall of man
A vile plan
Will flood the land
A path of shattered hopes and dreams
Lay before my desolate needs
Consumed
Abused
The road to suffering the loss
Of my inner self
Nailed to this agonizing cross
I endlessly wander around to the
Distant sound of a life that will never
Become
Broken
God Damn
Soulless
Fucking
Useless
Forever trapped inside
Lay waste to my pride
I stand where no men stand
And I will fight back until I forever
Become
Broken
God Damn
Soulless
[Chorus]
And I
Will not repent on the day of wrath
And I wont lie down
Become a broken man
Or withstand this wretched cycle
Reckoning on the past
This memory my last
Look to the sky
For the answers men will seek
Damnation for the weak
Wasting away until nothing remains
Edging its way until the end of days
Leaving me
Useless
Soulless
Helpless
Broken and beaten into submission
I no longer care
I endlessly wander around to the distant sound
Of a life that will never
Become
Broken
God Damn
Soulless
[Chorus]
The song Damnation For The Weak by Lazarus A.D. is about being trapped in a nightmare and feeling alone and paranoid. The lyrics describe the path of shattered hopes and lost dreams, and the feeling of wandering endlessly to a life that will never be. The singer of the song has signed their life away to the damned and is consumed, abused and suffering the loss of their inner self. They stand where no men stand and will fight back until they forever become broken, God Damn and soulless.
The chorus, "And I will not repent on the day of wrath And I won't lie down Become a broken man Or withstand this wretched cycle Reckoning on the past This memory my last Look to the sky For the answers men will seek Damnation for the weak" speaks of not succumbing to the pressures of life and not becoming a broken man, but rather facing the challenges head-on. It is about living life without regrets and not fearing the judgment day.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the struggles of life and the idea that the weak will be damned, but that does not mean one has to give up. The message is to continue fighting and not become a victim of circumstance. The lyrics are powerful and the music is intense, which makes the song an excellent heavy metal anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
Alone and paranoid
I am isolated and anxious
Forever trapped inside this nightmare
I am stuck in a terrible situation with no way out
I will find serenity before death takes a hold of me
I hope to find peace and calmness before I die
A path of shattered hopes and dreams
My dreams and aspirations have been destroyed
Lay before my desolate fate
The future that awaits me is bleak and depressing
Though it seems
Despite what it may appear to be
I endlessly wander around to the distant sound
I am constantly searching for something that I will never find
Of a life that will never be
The life I desire is unattainable
I sign my life away to the damned
I willingly give myself up to the forces of evil
The fall of man
Humanity's decline
A vile plan
An evil scheme
Will flood the land
It will spread and affect everyone
Consumed
I am overwhelmed and powerless
Abused
I am mistreated and taken advantage of
The road to suffering the loss
The path to experiencing great pain and sorrow
Of my inner self
My identity and spirit
Nailed to this agonizing cross
I am suffering greatly and unable to escape
Broken
I am damaged and unable to be fixed
God Damn
Cursed by a divine power
Soulless
Lacking in emotion or humanity
Fucking
Used to express intense emotion or emphasis
Useless
I am of no value or benefit
Forever trapped inside
I will be stuck here forever
Lay waste to my pride
My dignity and self-esteem have been destroyed
I stand where no men stand
I am in an incredibly difficult and challenging situation
And I will fight back until I forever
I will resist until the end
And I wont lie down
I will not surrender or give up
Become a broken man
Be defeated and unable to recover
Or withstand this wretched cycle
I cannot endure this endless pain and suffering
Reckoning on the past
Reflecting on previous actions and decisions
This memory my last
My final thought or recollection
Look to the sky
Seeking guidance and understanding from a higher power
For the answers men will seek
Humans search for meaning and answers
Damnation for the weak
Punishment for those who are powerless or vulnerable
Wasting away until nothing remains
Slowly deteriorating and disappearing completely
Edging its way until the end of days
Gradually moving towards the end of existence
Leaving me
Causing me to be in this state
Helpless
Without the ability to change or improve the situation
Broken and beaten into submission
Defeated and powerless due to physical and mental abuse
I no longer care
I have given up and lost all hope
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Written by: ALEX LACKNER, DAN GAPEN, JEFF PAULICK, RYAN SHUTLER
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