LIONS AT THE GATEthe band formed by former members of ILL NIÑO Cristian Machado (voice), Ahrue «Luster» Illustrious (guitar) and Diego Verduzco (guitar), along with bassist Stephen Brewer (WESTFIELD MASSACRE) and drummer Josh Cuadra, has released a thought-provoking new single, “Can’t Feel The Sun«. Accompanying the release is a compelling video that visually captures the intense emotional depth of the song. This latest offering from the band delves into themes such as darkness, personal fulfillment and the struggle for surrender, continuing their tradition of creating honest and organic music that resonates deeply with listeners.

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«Can’t Feel The Sun» offers a raw and powerful exploration of personal darkness and the search for redemption. The lyrics, written by Machadodelves into the profound moments of fulfillment and surrender in a person’s life. Machado share:

«The meaning of the lyrics is quite simple and, although the words are a bit poetic, they clearly express what is going through the author’s mind. It is written from the point of view of someone who is broken, completely broken, but who has realized that much of the darkness in his life is due to the decisions he has made. The chorus has a short version and an extended version. In the short version there is only darkness, there is only pain, there is only suffering, there is no light. In the second and third chorus, there is an extended version in which there is a realization, the “falling apart” and the recognition that, despite everything you do, you really have to turn your heart around and leave some things to destiny. I think this is something that happens personally to everyone at some point, a moment of total surrender. “What happens is that you’re usually hitting rock bottom when that happens.”

And continues:

«I will always remember the exact day I gave my soul to the universe, and I clearly remember the reasons why I did it. I think everyone has a moment in their life when they give up control of their heart. In reality, we all surrender our hearts to something and some people surrender their hearts to many things. This song is about the recognition that suffering is man-made, that our hearts can guide us, but that even perfect love is subject to heartbreak, even perfect faith is subject to deception, even perfect life is subject to death. ».

«Can’t Feel The Sun» is nothing more than a first taste of what awaits fans of LIONS AT THE GATE. This single is also the harbinger of what is to come, signaling a new chapter in the band’s evolution and hinting at the powerful, raw and emotionally charged music that is yet to be unveiled.

You can see LIONS AT THE GATE live on some dates this summer. Full dates below:

July 7 – Denver, CO – The Rickhouse
July 9 – Tulsa, OK – The Shrine

With KINGDOM COLLAPSE, ANOTHER DAY DAWNS:

July 11 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
July 12 – Austin, TX – The Ballroom
July 13 – Dallas, TX – RBC
July 14 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street
July 16 – Wichita, KS – Temple Live
July 17 – Kansas City, MO – Westport Brewery

July 20 – Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Festival

Located in the creative heart of Los Angeles, LIONS AT THE GATE features an ensemble of experienced musicians, including vocalist Cristian Machadopreviously ILL CHILDalong with the guitarists Diego Verduzco and Ahrue Lusterwhose previous steps by ILL CHILD and MACHINE HEAD They have seasoned their art. They are joined by the bassist Stephen Brewerpreviously WESTFIELD MASSACRE, and drummer Josh Cuadra. Together, they burst onto the music scene with their electrifying debut single “Not Even Human«, which shot up to No. 3 on the Apple Metal charts, followed by «Bed Of Nails«, celebrated for its great reception in Billboard. His debut album, «The Excuses We Cannot Make«, was released in August 2023, marking a bold new chapter and debuting on Billboard’s Top 100, Top New Artists and Heatseekers charts. LIONS AT THE GATE They have shared scenarios with icons like LACUNA COIL and Nita Strauss and they hope to ignite the crowds at Inkcarceration 2024.

By leaving their past projects behind, these artists fully embrace their creative freedom and newfound inspiration. The voice of Machado is at its peak, masterfully blending grace and aggression, while the expert instrumentation of Verduzco, Luster, Brewer and Block adds dynamic layers and enhances the emotional impact of each note. The band maintains their signature heavy dynamic, anchored by powerful choruses that perfectly complement the robust rhythms of their music.



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