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
Moonlight In Your Blood
Lillian Axe Lyrics
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As you free your mind,
They all tell me that you're far away,
I believe I'll stay awhile
I'd like to help you find your golden mile
Dreaming, Crying, Hoping, Trying,
Praying, Dying,
Running, Flying, Escape, Denying,
No one's trying to explain
[Chorus]
What do you want?
What do you need?
Do you enjoy watching me plead?
What do you see?
Who do you Love?
The moonlight in your blood.
What do you feel?
Who do you love?
There's moonlight in your blood.
Spend your nights inside a silk cocoon,
Butterfly,
Your soul could never die,
I see you leave us as you stare at the moon,
And you'll live again,
I only wish that I could share your pain,
What a shame.
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics of Lillian Axe's song "Moonlight In Your Blood" is a reflective piece that discusses the struggles of an individual who is trying to find themselves. The first verse has the singer observing this person from across the room, as they seek to free their mind. The people around them tell the singer that they are far away, but he chooses to stay and help them find their "golden mile." The chorus asks what this person wants, needs, sees, loves, and feels, while also referencing the "moonlight in your blood." It is clear that this person is struggling to find their place in the world, and the singer is offering his support and guidance.
The second verse mentions the person spending their nights inside a silk cocoon, like a butterfly. The singer acknowledges that despite the struggles and pain this person feels, their soul could never die, and they would live again. There is a sense of longing from the singer who wishes they could alleviate this person's pain, but also a sense of admiration for their strength.
Overall, "Moonlight In Your Blood" is a heartfelt song that encourages compassion and understanding for those who may be struggling on their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been watching from across the room
I have been observing you from afar
As you free your mind,
As you let go of your troubles
They all tell me that you're far away,
I am being informed that you are not present in the moment
I believe I'll stay awhile
I plan on sticking around for a bit
I'd like to help you find your golden mile
I want to assist you in finding your true calling
Dreaming, Crying, Hoping, Trying,
Imagining, shedding tears, wishing, making an effort
Praying, Dying,
Begging for mercy, passing away
Gets you through another day
Helps you endure yet another day
Running, Flying, Escape, Denying,
Fleeing, soaring, avoiding, rejecting
No one's trying to explain
No one is attempting to clarify things for you
[Chorus]
The refrain of the song
What do you want?
What are your desires?
What do you need?
What are your necessities?
Do you enjoy watching me plead?
Are you amused by watching me beg?
What do you see?
What do you perceive?
Who do you Love?
Who do you have affection for?
The moonlight in your blood.
The mystical essence of your being
What do you feel?
What are your emotions?
Who do you love?
Who do you have passion for?
There's moonlight in your blood.
You have an otherworldly aura
Spend your nights inside a silk cocoon,
Encase yourself in a tranquil and comfortable environment
Butterfly,
You are beautiful and delicate
Your soul could never die,
Your true essence will always persist
I see you leave us as you stare at the moon,
I envision you departing as you gaze at the moon
And you'll live again,
You will be reborn
I only wish that I could share your pain,
I wish to share your grief and suffering
What a shame.
It is regrettable
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: STEVIE BLAZE
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