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.
Last Breath
Lazarus A.D. Lyrics
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Raining fire
Filled with bodies
Thieves and liars
The smell in the air
Of death and decay
Sins committed
Damned to pay
Covered up by dust
The people beg
For a soul to trust
Heat arises from the flames of hell
In the lake of fire, where the demons dwell
Men of evil deal out death
They torture you till your last breath
Now your face
A bloody mess
The demons claw
Rips through your chest
Heart is beating
In its hand
You drift away
Into the sand
The sun is black
Covered up by dust
The people beg
For a soul to trust
Heat arises from the flames of hell
In the lake of fire, where the demons dwell
Men of evil deal out death
They torture you till your last breath
[Solo: Gapen]
Light goes black
Everything is lost
To the dark
With the devil's mark
Eye for an eye
Tooth for a tooth
You'll be begging me fore death
When I'm done with you
Heat arises from the flames of hell
In the lake of fire, where the demons dwell
Men of evil deal out death
They torture you till your last breath
The lyrics of Lazarus A.D.'s song "Last Breath" describe a post-apocalyptic world filled with death, decay, and evil, where people are struggling to survive as demons roam the earth. The opening lines set the tone for the song, painting a picture of a world on fire, where bodies fill the streets and thieves and liars run amok. The smell of death and decay fills the air, and the sins committed have damned those responsible to pay the price.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the demons are the ones in control, dealing out death and torture to those who stand in their way. The solo in the song adds an element of chaos to the already intense lyrics, giving a sonic representation of the brutality described.
The final lines of the song leave the listener with an ominous warning - "you'll be begging me for death when I'm done with you." It's a reminder that in this bleak world, there is no mercy, only suffering and darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
In this world
The world being referred to is a dark and dangerous place
Raining fire
The setting of this world is one where fire and destruction are a common occurrence
Filled with bodies
There are many deceased individuals lying throughout the world
Thieves and liars
There are deceitful and dishonest people who inhabit the world
The smell in the air
The atmosphere is stained with the rank odor of decay and death
Of death and decay
The world is a carnal and morbid place
Sins committed
Many immoral acts and offenses have been committed in this world
Damned to pay
The transgressors are punished and must suffer greatly for their sins
The sun is black
The sky is dark and shrouded in soot and ash
Covered up by dust
The dust is likely due to the destruction surrounding the world
The people beg
The innocent and vulnerable souls of the world are pleading for someone to trust and help them
For a soul to trust
These individuals are searching for guidance and a sense of safety amidst the chaos
Heat arises from the flames of hell
The world is experiencing a great deal of suffering and pain, reminiscent of the horrors of the biblical concept of hell
In the lake of fire, where the demons dwell
This is a reference to a place of intense punishment and demonic activity
Men of evil deal out death
There are malevolent people who commit heartless acts of murder and cause destruction and anguish to those around them
They torture you till your last breath
These individuals inflict unthinkable torment, pain, and agony upon their victims until their last breath is taken
Now your face
The listener is being addressed directly, as if they are the victim
A bloody mess
The individual's physical appearance is that of a gruesome, bloody sight
The demons claw
Metaphorical demons are attacking and causing more violence and harm
Rips through your chest
The violence is extreme, as literal ripping is occurring
Heart is beating
The victim is still alive, despite the pain and trauma they've endured
In its hand
The heart is being held or taken by the perpetrator
You drift away
The victim is on the brink of death
Into the sand
The victim is seemingly being buried or consumed by the earth
Light goes black
The victim has died
Everything is lost
There is no hope or chance for the victim to survive or regain their life
To the dark
The victim has gone down a dark path of death and destruction
With the devil's mark
The victim has fallen prey to the demonic entities responsible for their death
Eye for an eye
The perpetrator believes in retribution and believes that their actions are justified
Tooth for a tooth
The perpetrator believes that vengeance and revenge should be exacted on those who have wronged them
You'll be begging me for death
The perpetrator is so violent and torturous that the victim would rather die than continue to suffer
When I'm done with you
The perpetrator's violence and brutality will continue until they have achieved their twisted sense of satisfaction
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALEX LACKNER, DAN GAPEN, JEFF PAULICK, RYAN SHUTLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AdrianBenegasMusic
One of my favorite bands. Absolutely amazing. It's sad that they only have 2 albums. We need more!
@soulcrusher518
Impossible not to headbang to this 🤘
@davidmercado2385
I am the editor of this video and I just want to say Rest In Power to Ryan Shutler!!!
@elissabethdyanna2360
Beyond killer vid! TY.....
@blackestskyline9732
Nice job man
@davidmercado2385
@@blackestskyline9732 Thank you!
@SirTheoTheWhite
Ryan was a super nice guy and an amazing drummer! It’s really good to see those who knew or have met Ryan and the band give him/them the praise, recognition and respect they deserve.
@kellymcgrath5541
You did a good job
@abundis101
This band is badass
@donrice311
You ain't shitin