Poetic Justice was their most successful album, which hit the streets in January of 1992. Fueled by the hit single, "True Believer" and followed by their cover of the Badfinger classic, "No Matter What", Poetic Justice reached the upper 100 of the Billboard album charts. The bands first album, on MCA Records, was produced by Ratts's Robbin Crosby in 1988.
The band disbanded in 1995, and re-united in 1999. However, Fall 2004 brought the resignation of vocalist Ron Taylor and the introduction of new vocalist Derrick LeFevre. In May 2006 Darrin DeLatte decided to leave and commit himself full-time to his band Lowside. Replacing him was bassist Eric Morris.
After several line-up changes, the band recruited as lead vocalist Derrick LeFevre, who appeared on Waters Rising (2007), Sad Day on Planet Earth (2009) and Deep Red Shadows (2010). On June 23, 2010, Ronny Munroe, formerly of Metal Church, replaced LeFevre, but he departed four months later before recording any material with the band. On March 7, 2011 Munroe was replaced by Brian C. Jones, who can be heard on the album XI The Days Before Tomorrow (2012).
In 2010, Lillian Axe was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, as the first hard rock band to be inducted. In 2011 it was announced that the original lineup of Steve Blaze, Johnny Vines, Danny King and Michael "Maxx" Darby would reunite to record an album of classic unreleased songs from the band's early days. The project, entitled Circle of Light, was named for one those early songs. The album was released in 2012. Lillian Axe released One Night in the Temple, an acoustic live album, early in 2014.
On November 29, 2014, former guitarist Jon Ster died from heart failure at the age of 52.
On January 12, 2017 Lillian Axe received the 2017 Jackson Indie Music Week Icon Award at Duling Hall in Jackson, Mississippi. On June 4, 2017, Steve Blaze announced that the band was recording a new song entitled "The Weeping Moon", which was to be featured on the album The Forgotten Art of Melancholy. According to Blaze, the album would feature "the best of the epic ballads" and was scheduled to be released in the fall of 2017.
On November 30, 2018 Steve Blaze announced the next Lillian Axe album is in the works, tentatively entitled From Womb to Tomb, and it will be in large part an autobiographical work. Blaze also states the album will feature "strings, piano, big vocals" and describes it as a "celebration type record - of life - good and bad." The album, however, was not released until August 19, 2022.
On February 13, 2020, Steve Blaze announced that Lillian Axe were amicably parting ways with lead vocalist Brian Jones. The announcement also stated that Jones would still be a part of the Lillian Axe family in many capacities, and Blaze wished Jones luck in his solo career. On February 21, 2020, Blaze announced the new singer would be Brent Graham. Graham was the original vocalist for Blaze's side project "Sledgehammer," and vocalist of the New Orleans-based band Supercharger.
In September 2021, Lillian Axe announced that they had signed to the newly-formed label Global Rock Records, and had started recording their first studio album in nearly a decade, entitled From Womb to Tomb. In October 2021, the entire Lillian Axe catalogue (with the exception of the first 2 records on MCA) were re-released on all digital formats worldwide by Global Rock. On November5, 2021 Steve Blaze was inducted for the second time into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame for his contributions as a guitarist and songwriter.
August of 2022 saw new horizons for Lillian Axe and an influx of fans old and new. The band performed and continues to perform at many huge festivals across the Unites States and embarked on their first UK tour in decades. The band currently consists of Steve Blaze - band founder, songwriter and lead guitarist, Brent Graham - lead vocals, Sam Poitevent - guitar, Michael Maxx Darby - Bass, and Wayne Stokley - drums.
Steve describes the band's latest effort, "From Womb to Tomb" as his personal opus. Stating the effort would be best listened to in one sitting, as it brings you on a journey through life - from birth to ascention - and is based on life lessons he has experienced. The band recorded a video for "I Am Beyond" and is currently on tour.
Discography
1988 Lillian Axe — MCA
1989 Love + War — MCA
1992 Poetic Justice - I.R.S. Records
1993 Psychoschizophrenia - I.R.S. Records
1999 Fields of Yesterday - Z Records
2007 Waters Rising — Locomotive Records
2009 Sad Day on Planet Earth — Blistering Records
2010 Deep Red Shadows — Love and War Records
2012 XI The Days Before Tomorrow - AFM Records
2022 From Womb to Tomb - Global Rock Records
Deepfreeze
Lillian Axe Lyrics
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I need reminding of where I've been
Helplessly scared, left so alone
This time I'll make a journey on my own
Don't stop me now, as this begins
I fell a brave and new awakening
Yet life goes on
A brand new life awaits me
The setting sun time as begun
I've settled down, so take my
Mind, slipping in a deep freeze
Blind, Living with an uneased mind,
Doing what I dawn please time and again
Sin, Looking at the shit that I'm in,
Smiling with a Cheshire cat grin.
Floating in a Deep freeze
Upon your lap I rest my head,
I thank my lucky stars that I'm not dead yet,
The fields of green, the mountainsides,
I fly beyond them and there's a sea of sorrow,
Guide me to my rest
And in my deep freeze I am possessed,
But life goes on
Embrace the dawn
A brand new song awaits you
Control your fear but keep it near
I'm melting down so take
Mind, slipping in a deep freeze
Blind, Living with an uneased mind,
Doing what I dawn please time and again
Sin, Looking at the shit that I'm in,
Smiling with a Cheshire cat grin.
Ashamed of the places I've seen and I've been
Mind, Slipping in a Deep freeze
Blind, Living in a deep freeze
Time to go away
Escape confusion and disarray,
I found a peace, tranquility
My newborn love, my secret mystery,
My soul lives on, beyond the skies,
My questions answered I say good-bye
The lyrics to Lillian Axe's song "Deepfreeze" explore the experience of feeling trapped and isolated in one's own mind, and the desire to break free from this state of being. The opening lines capture the sense of disorientation and helplessness that the singer feels, as they struggle to come to terms with their own past and present. However, there is also a sense of determination and hope that runs through the song, as the singer resolves to take control of their own life and "make a journey on my own."
The chorus of the song reinforces this theme of escape and liberation, with the refrain "Mind, slipping in a deep freeze / Blind, Living with an uneased mind…Floating in a Deep freeze." The use of the image of a deep freeze is particularly powerful, evoking a sense of being frozen in time and space, unable to move or change. However, the final lines of the song suggest that there is a way out of this frozen state, with the singer finding peace and healing by embracing the unknown and leaving behind their past.
Overall, "Deepfreeze" is a song that speaks to the universal experience of struggling with mental health issues, and the ongoing journey to find peace and acceptance within oneself. Its evocative imagery and powerful message make it a standout track in Lillian Axe's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Time and time again
Repeatedly, I lose my way and need to remind myself of my past experiences
I need reminding of where I've been
I require reassurance about the past events that have brought me here
Helplessly scared, left so alone
I feel helpless and abandoned by those around me
This time I'll make a journey on my own
I am determined to explore my path independently
Don't stop me now, as this begins
Please don't hinder my progress as I embark on my journey
I fell a brave and new awakening
I experience a new sense of courage and enlightenment
Yet life goes on
Regardless of what happens, life continues
But I'll be gone
However, I will no longer be around
A brand new life awaits me
A new and different life seems imminent
The setting sun time as begun
The sun is setting, and my time is running out
I've settled down, so take my
I have finally found peace, take my hand
Mind, slipping in a deep freeze
My mind is malfunctioning and I'm numb to new ideas
Blind, Living with an uneased mind,
I'm unable to see things clearly and living with anxiety
Doing what I draw please time and again
I continue to make the same mistakes repeatedly because they feel comfortable
Sin, Looking at the shit that I'm in,
I'm cognizant of the bad situations I'm in
Smiling with a Cheshire cat grin.
I am hiding my true emotions with an insincere smile
Floating in a Deep freeze
I'm floating in nothingness, emotionally cold and immobile
Upon your lap I rest my head,
I'm entrusting myself to someone else's care
I thank my lucky stars that I'm not dead yet,
I'm relieved to have survived through difficult times
The fields of green, the mountainsides,
I appreciate the beauty of the natural world around me
I fly beyond them and there's a sea of sorrow,
But beyond the beauty lies a vast ocean of sadness
Guide me to my rest
I request guidance and direction towards a peaceful end
And in my deep freeze I am possessed,
My emotional numbness has taken over me entirely
Embrace the dawn
Acknowledge the new beginning that a new day brings
A brand new song awaits you
A fresh start promises new opportunities
Control your fear but keep it near
Don't succumb to fear but let it guide you
I'm melting down so take
I'm breaking down and need help
Ashamed of the places I've seen and I've been
I feel guilty and embarrassed about the situations I've experienced
Mind, Slipping in a Deep freeze
I continue to feel emotionally immobile
Blind, Living in a deep freeze
I am blinded by my emotions and trapped in a state of numbness
Time to go away
It's time to go, to move on
Escape confusion and disarray,
Get away from the chaos and confusion
I found a peace, tranquility
Finally, I find some solace and peace
My newborn love, my secret mystery,
I have a new love and a secret to keep
My soul lives on, beyond the skies,
My soul will continue to exist beyond what we see in the sky
My questions answered I say good-bye
I've found the answers to my questions, so now I can leave in peace
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVIE BLAZE
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