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Welcome to Lions at the Gate, a metal project forged in 2021 by seasoned musicians Cristian Machado, Ahrue Luster, and Diego Verduzco, with Josh Cuadra joining in 2023. Blending aggressive riffs, melodic hooks, and intense vocals, they quickly established themselves as a force in modern metal. Here you'll find a concise biography, discography highlights, and up-to-date tour information to help you secure your seats for their next show.

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From charting on the Billboard Top 100 and Heatseekers to collaborating with Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer, Lions at the Gate continues to push boundaries. Their 2023 debut album, The Excuses We Cannot Make, marked a milestone, and their 2025 plans signal ongoing momentum. For fans across North America, the ongoing Act III North American Tour with Death Angel brings new opportunities to experience their high-energy live performance in venues across major cities. To stay in the loop, visit their official site and social channels for announcements, music drops, and tour dates.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Lions at the Gate

  • Formed in 2021 by ex-Ill Niño members Cristian Machado, Ahrue Luster, and Diego Verduzco (joined by Josh Cuadra in 2023).
  • Debut album: The Excuses We Cannot Make, released August 25, 2023; charted on Billboard Top 100, Top New Artists, and Heatseekers per Shelter Music Group’s bio.
  • Debut single: Not Even Human, released June 4, 2021; reportedly reached #3 on Apple Music's Apple Metal charts.
  • Notable collaboration: Find My Way features Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer (released 2022).
  • 2025 North American tour: 17-date run with Death Angel (Act III North American Tour), November–December 2025 (Denver to Los Angeles).
  • 2025 single Burn The Candle released December 5, 2025, signaling a new era with Reigning Phoenix Music.

The records

Lions at the Gate Discography

  • The Excuses We Cannot Make
    2023 · Self-published (No label)
  • The Excuses We Cannot Make - (album)
    2023 · Self-published

The hits

Top Lions at the Gate Songs

  • Burn the Candle
    2025 · N/A
  • Silhouettes of Me
    2024 · N/A
  • The Ledge
    2023 · N/A
  • Drain
    2023 · N/A
  • Find My Way (feat. Tatiana Shmayluk)
    2022 · N/A
  • Bed of Nails
    2022 · N/A
  • Scapegoat
    2021 · N/A
  • Not Even Human
    2021 · Apple Metal #3

From charting on the Billboard Top 100 and Heatseekers to collaborating with Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer, Lions at the Gate continues to push boundaries. Their 2023 debut album, The Excuses We Cannot Make, marked a milestone, and their 2025 plans signal ongoing momentum. For fans across North America, the ongoing Act III North American Tour with Death Angel brings new opportunities to experience their high-energy live performance in venues across major cities. To stay in the loop, visit their official site and social channels for announcements, music drops, and tour dates.

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