Lions at the Gate is an American heavy metal band consisting of former Ill Niño members Diego Verduzco (guitar), Cristian Machado (vocals), and Ahrue Luster (guitar), as well as Josh Cuadra (drums). Their debut studio album, The Excuses We Cannot Make, was released on August 25, 2023
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. They followed that up with the release of “Find My Way,” which featured Tatiana Shmayluk of the band Jinjer, along with a video on April 26, 2022.
Band members Current 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)
Singles Title Year Album "Not Even Human" 2021 The Excuses We Cannot Make "Scapegoat" "Bed of Nails" 2022 "Find My Way" (feat. Tatiana Shmailyuk of Jinjer) "The Ledge" 2023 "Drain" "Silhouettes of Me" 2024 "Burn the Candle" 2025
Music videos + 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" "Silhouettes of Me" 2024
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