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.
Revolution
Lazarus A.D. Lyrics
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They know not of what they've done
Unify for retaliation
None for all, and all for one
Three to live
One to kill
We've got body bags to fill
Lacerate this entire nation
Send them down to die
Without a care
Betray the people's trust with prayer
Honor the dead for determination
Spirits of unborn war
Dare to rise to the revolution
They know not what's yet to come
Remains of men
Pave the roads to end
This disgrace we call our nation
[Solo: Gapen]
In the end of the revolution
A new age has just begun
Unified
Justified
None for all
And all for one
The lyrics of Lazarus A.D.'s song Revolution tell a story of a rebellion, most likely against an oppressive government. The first verse mourns the deaths of those who fought for the revolution but did not fully understand the consequences of their actions. The chorus then calls for retaliation and unification among the rebels, with the line "none for all, and all for one" emphasizing the idea of solidarity in the face of oppression. The second verse continues with a more violent tone, calling for the killing and laceration of the entire nation that has allowed such oppression to take place. There is also a sense of betrayal, as the line "betray the people's trust with prayer" suggests a religious or spiritual figure who has failed to support the rebellion. The final verse calls for one final push towards the end of the revolution, with a sense of optimism for a new age and a unified nation.
Line by Line Meaning
Mourn the dead of the revolution
We pay our respects to those who have lost their lives fighting for a change.
They know not of what they've done
The lives of martyrs might have inspired others to fight for the cause, but they themselves were probably unaware of the true gravity of their actions.
Unify for retaliation
It is now our turn to stand up and fight for what we believe in, together.
None for all, and all for one
We all stand for the same cause and will fight for it with everything we have, without exception.
Three to live
Only a select few will come out of this alive.
One to kill
The fate of this battle rests on the shoulders of one person who must take down the oppressors.
We've got body bags to fill
This battle will not be without casualties.
Lacerate this entire nation
We are prepared to take down every last fragment of the system that oppresses us.
It cannot be ignored
We will no longer stand by and watch as our rights are trampled upon.
Send them down to die
We will not hesitate to take out oppressors, regardless of the consequences.
Without a care
Our fight is not fueled by malice or revenge but is a necessary means to bring about change.
Betray the people's trust with prayer
Oppressors might try to fool people with prayers and talk of peace, but we must not fall for their manipulations.
Honor the dead for determination
We must not forget the martyrs who sacrificed everything for the cause and honor their memories with our resolute determination.
Spirits of unborn war
We are prepared for war, and nothing can stop us now.
Dare to rise to the revolution
We must have the courage to stand up and fight for what's right, even in the face of tremendous adversity.
They know not what's yet to come
Oppressors might think they have the upper hand, but they have no idea what they are up against.
Remains of men
The casualties of this war will not be forgotten, and we will honor their sacrifices.
Pave the roads to end
We will pave the way for a better future, where oppression will be a thing of the past.
This disgrace we call our nation
Our current state of affairs is a disgrace, and we must not rest until change has been brought about.
[Solo: Gapen]
Instrumental break
In the end of the revolution
The revolution will come to an end eventually.
A new age has just begun
But the change that it brings about will herald a new era for our nation.
Unified
We will stand together until the end.
Justified
Our cause is just, and our actions are justified.
None for all
This fight is not about personal gain or glory but about the greater good.
And all for one
We are all in this together, fighting for the same cause.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ALEX LACKNER, DAN GAPEN, JEFF PAULICK, RYAN SHUTLER
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Lord Aiesan
So much pure energy, killer riffs, fucking amazing THRASH MASTERPIECE.
Dagony73
2021 and there hasn't been any new band as kick ass as Lazarus was!! Was a fan from the beginning and new these guys wouldve been on top... Still listen everyday!!
Tom Horn
Check out Drain. They are fucking amazing.
Gerioux
Havock is thrash reborn
Don Rice
Yup they are fuckin asome they would have made it to the top of the metal pile they were fuckin asome love em alot
Nick Dunn
I work with the guitar player Dan gapen. Any words you wish me to relay to him?
I'm Going Supersonic
@Nick Dunn I used to hang with Ryan and Dan. Hows Dan doing? He in another band?
Frederik Fabricius
The Onslaught is an absolute monster album! One of the best metal debuts ever
elfquest108
This band has harmony, power, skill, and balls all at the same time!
domestos
One of the greatest Thrash Metal songs all time