Lions at the Gate is an American heavy metal band consisting of former Ill Niño members Diego Verduzco (guitar), Cristian Machado (vocals),[1] and Ahrue Luster (guitar),[2] together with Stephen Brewer (bass), and Fern Lemus (drums). Their debut studio album, The Excuses We Cannot Make, was released on August 25, 2023 [3]

Lions at the Gate
Genres
Years active2021–present
Spinoff ofIll Niño
MembersCristian Machado
Ahrue Luster
Diego Verduzco
Stephen Brewer
Jose Cuadra
Past membersFern Lemus
Websitelatgofficial.com

History

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Lions at the Gate was formed in 2021 by vocalist Cristian Machado, guitarists Ahrue Luster and Diego Verduzco. All three members left Ill Niño in 2019. They later recruited Westfield Massacre bassist Stephen Brewer and drummer Fern Lemus. Their first single, "Not Even Human", was released on June 4, 2021.

Band members

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Current[4]

  • Cristian Machado – vocals (2021–present)
  • Diego Verduzco – rhythm guitar (2021–present)
  • Ahrue Luster – lead guitar (2021–present)
  • Stephen Brewer – bass (2021–present)
  • Jose Cuadra – drums, percussion (2023–present)

Former

  • Fern Lemus – drums, percussion (2021–2023)

Discography

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Albums

  • The Excuses We Cannot Make (2023)[5]

Singles

Title Year Album
"Not Even Human" [6] 2021 The Excuses We Cannot Make
"Scapegoat" [7]
"Bed of Nails" [8] 2022
"Find My Way" (feat. Tatiana Shmailyuk of Jinjer) [9]
"The Ledge" [10] 2023
"Drain" [11]

Music videos

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List of music videos, showing year released and director
Title Year Director(s)
"Not Even Human" 2021 Vicente Cordero / Industrialism Films
"Scapegoat"
"Bed of Nails" 2022
"Find My Way" (feat. Tatiana Shmailyuk of Jinjer)
"The Ledge" 2023
"Drain"

References

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  1. ^ "LIONS AT THE GATE Feat. Former ILL NIÑO Members: Debut Single, 'Not Even Human', Out Now". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. June 4, 2021.
  2. ^ "Lions At The Gate (Ex-Ill Niño) Release Debut Single "Not Even Human"". Theprp.com. June 4, 2021.
  3. ^ "LIONS AT THE GATE Feat. Former ILL NIÑO Members: Debut Album Details Revealed". BLABBERMOUTH. June 7, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "ILL NIÑO Announces New Lineup, Releases 'Sangre' Single". Blabbermouth.net. January 17, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "LIONS AT THE GATE Feat. Former ILL NIÑO Members: Debut Album Details Revealed". June 7, 2023.
  6. ^ "Former ILL NIÑO Members Regroup As LIONS AT THE GATE; Music Video For Debut Single "Not Even Human" Streaming". bravewords.com.
  7. ^ "Single "Scapegoat" Streaming". spotify.com.
  8. ^ "Single "Bed of Nails" Streaming". spotify.com.
  9. ^ "Single "Find My Way" Streaming". spotify.com.
  10. ^ "Single "The Ledge" Streaming". spotify.com.
  11. ^ "Single "Drain" Streaming". spotify.com.
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