Lions at the Gate
American metal band
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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] as well as Josh Cuadra (drums). Their debut studio album, The Excuses We Cannot Make, was released on August 25, 2023 [3]
Years active2021–present
Spinoff ofIll Niño
MembersCristian Machado
Ahrue Luster
Diego Verduzco
Josh Cuadra
Ahrue Luster
Diego Verduzco
Josh Cuadra
Lions at the Gate | |
|---|---|
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Spinoff of | Ill Niño |
| Members | Cristian Machado Ahrue Luster Diego Verduzco Josh Cuadra |
| Past members | Fern Lemus Stephen Brewer |
| Website | latgofficial |
History
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
Current[4]
- Cristian Machado – vocals (2021–present)
- Diego Verduzco – rhythm guitar (2021–present)
- Ahrue Luster – lead guitar (2021–present)
- Josh Cuadra – drums, percussion (2023–present)
Touring
- Mike Martin – bass (2025–present)
Former
- Fern Lemus – drums, percussion (2021–2023)
- Stephen Brewer – bass (2021–2025)
Discography
Albums
- The Excuses We Cannot Make (2023)[5]
Singles
Music videos
| 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" | ||
| "Silhouettes of Me" | 2024 | N/a |
