Lazarus A.D.
Lazarus A.D. was a thrash metal band from Kenosha, Wisconsin,[1] originally formed as "Lazarus" in 2005. The "A.D." was added to avoid potential legal issues.
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Origin | Kenosha, Wisconsin |
Genres | Thrash metal, groove metal |
Years active | 2005–2015 |
Labels | Metal Blade |
Members | Jeff Paulick Dan “Ain’t Sh/t” Gapen Alex Lackner Ryan Shutler (deceased) |
History
In 2007, they released their debut The Onslaught. The band sent the self-released album out to many known metal record labels. The labels turned the band down for a record deal. Later one of the songs off The Onslaught was added to a compilation album by Earache Records. Not long after, the album received positive reviews in metal underground and drew the attention of Metal Blade Records. The band landed a contract with Metal Blade and The Onslaught was re-released in 2009.[2]
Their second studio album, Black Rivers Flow, was released on February 1, 2011, and the band embarked on the "North American Retribution Tour" after the release. The lead single from Black Rivers Flow, "The Ultimate Sacrifice," debuted on Sirius Satellite's Liquid Metal, and now is also available on the Metal Blade record label website. Lazarus A.D. Drummer Ryan Shutler died suddenly on May 17, 2015 in Sacramento, California.[3]
Members
- Ryan Shutler – drums (2005–2015; died 2015)
- Jeff Paulick – lead vocals, bass (2005–2015)
- Dan Gapen – lead guitar, vocals (2005–2015)
- Alex Lackner – rhythm guitar (2005–2015)
Discography
- Lazarus (demo) (2006)
- The Onslaught (2007)
- Black Rivers Flow (2011)
References
- Christopher, James (February 26, 2009). "Lazarus A.D." AllMusic. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
- "Lazarus A.d. – The Onslaught (2009)". idiomag. August 21, 2009. Retrieved August 28, 2009.
- "Lazarus A.D. Drummer Ryan Shutler Dies". Loudwire. May 18, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2016.