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.
Thou Shall Not Fear
Lazarus A.D. Lyrics
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Tell me what do you see
Asinine
Full of pride
Everything you can't deny
The bridge is burned
Nowhere to turn
Spun in a web of fear
Now it's too late
Surrender to the legion of fear
No escape
A shrouded fate
The virtue of travesty
United we stand
Divided hands
A pact of treachery
A knife in the back
The civil attack
Suppressing fire
How long will it last
This bonded past
Open fire
Take a good look at me
Tell me what do you see
Asinine
Full of pride
Everything you can't deny
No fear inside
Assault of lies
Reflected in the words you say
The antics silence
Through mirrored violence
Debt must be paid
Victimless crimes
Stuck in the lines
Engraved by your own hand
Thou Shall not fear
Your end is here
Engraved by your command
In the song "Thou Shall Not Fear" by Lazarus A.D., the lyrics present a powerful critique of systems of authority that abuse their power to divide and subjugate individuals. The lyrics acknowledge the feelings of fear that may be generated in individuals who have been oppressed, but emphasize that resistance and solidarity are the keys to overcoming these systems of power.
The song begins by addressing those who seek to oppress others: "Take a good look at me / Tell me what do you see / Asinine / Full of pride / Everything you can't deny." The lyrics go on to indict these individuals, arguing that they have caused irreparable harm: "The bridge is burned / Nowhere to turn / Spun in a web of fear / Standing at the gate / Now it's too late / Surrender to the legion of fear." The message here is clear - those who abuse their power to subjugate others will find themselves trapped in a cycle of fear and violence before they know it.
The second verse suggests that the only way to overcome these systems of power is through solidarity and resistance: "United we stand / Divided hands / A pact of treachery / A knife in the back / The civil attack / Suppressing fire." The lyrics argue that those who band together to resist their oppressors will ultimately emerge victorious: "How long will it last / This bonded past / Open fire." In the end, the song's message is one of empowerment and resistance, urging those who have been oppressed to stand together and fight back against systems of power that seek to divide and subjugate them.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a good look at me
Reflect on my actions and character
Tell me what do you see
Can you accurately judge me?
Asinine
I can be foolish
Full of pride
I am confident and self-assured
Everything you can't deny
I am honest with myself and others
The bridge is burned
The relationship is beyond repair
Nowhere to turn
There are no options left
Spun in a web of fear
Trapped by my own anxieties
Standing at the gate
At a critical juncture
Now it's too late
The opportunity has passed
Surrender to the legion of fear
Give in to my fears and doubts
No escape
There is no way out
A shrouded fate
An unknown and ominous destiny
The virtue of travesty
The ironic value of a tragedy
United we stand
We are stronger together
Divided hands
Working against each other
A pact of treachery
A deceitful agreement
A knife in the back
A betrayal by someone close
The civil attack
A conflict between fellow citizens
Suppressing fire
Intense and constant opposition
How long will it last
When will it end?
This bonded past
The lingering effects of our history
Open fire
Attack with full force
No fear inside
I am brave and resolute
Assault of lies
A targeted and purposeful campaign of falsehoods
Reflected in the words you say
Evident in your speech
The antics silence
The misbehavior of others has quieted me
Through mirrored violence
Striking back in kind
Debt must be paid
Consequences must be faced
Victimless crimes
Offenses that harm no one
Stuck in the lines
Trapped by arbitrary rules
Engraved by your own hand
Self-imposed limitations
Thou Shall not fear
Do not succumb to fear
Your end is here
There are serious consequences for your actions
Engraved by your command
The result of your own choices
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALEX LACKNER, DAN GAPEN, JEFF PAULICK, RYAN SHUTLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
skorpionrazor
R.I.P. Ryan Shutler. One of the best thrash metal drummers of this decade.
666 Percent
Fucken drumming stalwart. Missed by all
Susan smiles
Yes what a drummer 🤘thrash metal need drummers like him R. I. P.
Jermaine Ford
Definitely one of the best of time
Big Homie Steve The Metal Head
Sadly the 27 club strikes again, waay too many rock and pop stars die at 27. RIP Ryan, I wish I had discovered this band earlier. One can only hope that they reunite someday to produce more awesome thrash again, these guys seriously kick ass!!
Bobby McCarthy
Ryan is my cousin, I unfortunatly never got to meet him but we both ended up drummers oddly enough
FR1TZX9
2020 and it's still a head banger!
Santino
2020
Opinionated
2019
Jacob Antony
You bet