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.

Light a City
Lazarus A.D. Lyrics

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Shed the fields of destiny
Awaken from the haze
Regrow this land of poverty
As quickly as today
A simple flick the fire burns
Everything will thrive
Winding down the more we earn
This dream it will survive

Fire it up take it slow
Soon enough the truth will show

Light a city up in smoke
Burning without agony
The answer to a buried land
Rooted as the enemy
[repeat]

Arrest the weak withhold the earth
Imprisonment for all
Those who seek the natural worth
Rise before you fall
Forget the greed forgive the lies
Ashes of the old
A tattered nation rectified
With every gram thats sold
Fire it up take it slow
Soon enough the truth will show

Light a city up in smoke
Burning without agony
The answer to a buried land
Rooted as the enemy
[repeat]

Light a city up in smoke

Burning without agony
The answer to a buried land
Rooted as the enemy

Line by Line Meaning

Shed the fields of destiny
Let go of the idea that your future is predetermined

Awaken from the haze
Wake up and see the world for what it is

Regrow this land of poverty
Bring new life and growth to an area in need

As quickly as today
There is no time to waste, start making changes right away

A simple flick the fire burns
Small actions can have a big impact

Everything will thrive
Positive change will lead to overall success

Winding down the more we earn
Material wealth does not always equal happiness

This dream it will survive
The hope for a better future will never die

Fire it up take it slow
Make progress, but proceed with caution

Soon enough the truth will show
In time, the reality of the situation will become clear