Lifeless To Life
Lifeless To Life formed in 2009 by all current 5 members Josh Fox, Nick Kemp, Flip Reyes, Loren Bussey, and Ronnie Boyter. The band hales from Amarillo, TX and deliver up a Molten slab of modern Hard Rock/Metal. Even though LTL takes a modern day approach to their arrangements, there is still plenty here to enjoy for the traditional Metal Listener.
Concerning the band's name, whether the band expresses themselves as 'Lifeless To Life', ''Lifeless 2 Life', Lifeless II Life' or 'L2L' the meaning behind the name remains the same. It refers to one who doesn't know Jesus as their Lord & Savior and is in a lifeless spiritual state but the one who puts their faith in Jesus goes from lifeless to life. We see this biblical concept written about in the book of Ephesians:
Concerning the band's name, whether the band expresses themselves as 'Lifeless To Life', ''Lifeless 2 Life', Lifeless II Life' or 'L2L' the meaning behind the name remains the same. It refers to one who doesn't know Jesus as their Lord & Savior and is in a lifeless spiritual state but the one who puts their faith in Jesus goes from lifeless to life. We see this biblical concept written about in the book of Ephesians:
Ephesians 2:4
4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.
4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.
At L2L's Facebook page, we find the following statement:
"Each of us have had life lessons and circumstances which have brought us to our knees and it is there that we found God in greater ways than we could have ever imagined. Our greatest influences are Jesus, our families, friends and pastors who lift us and encourage our efforts to bring others from lifeless to life."
"Each of us have had life lessons and circumstances which have brought us to our knees and it is there that we found God in greater ways than we could have ever imagined. Our greatest influences are Jesus, our families, friends and pastors who lift us and encourage our efforts to bring others from lifeless to life."
In 2015, Lifeless To Life released their self-titled 4 track EP "Lifeless To Life". Their EP was released on an indie record label & hits hard enough to rattle the plaque right off the teeth of unsuspecting listeners. Although Indie bands are known for not having the best studio quality sound, this Lone Star State band has found a way having produced their first Metal offerings with top-of-the-line sound quality. With such a quality release, L2L has planted their feet firmly in the Hard Rock scene as they carry their message to a lifeless world.
John 14:6
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
"If your searching for life then you only have to look in the right place."
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
"If your searching for life then you only have to look in the right place."
My only discontentment with this project is that with so few tracks being on my disc, it leaves me hungry for more. Lets hope that L2L drops the hammer and releases a full-length album soon.
2016 is already shaping up to be a good year for Metal music. In 2016, under the moniker 'L2L' , Lifeless 2 Life released their full-length debut self-titled album. With this being a complete album, one has to be careful because this release hits like a sledge hammer & will drop the listener on their back with all teeth knocked out. As an additional bonus, the band has included all 4 original tracks from their killer 2015 EP release.
Concerning their 2016 album's cover art, if one looks closely, you can see an L2L from left to right. The bands shows that sometimes simplistic can be effective.
Concerning their 2016 album's cover art, if one looks closely, you can see an L2L from left to right. The bands shows that sometimes simplistic can be effective.
Vocals are handled by frontman Josh Fox who delivers up no less than a stellar performance throughout this hard hitting album. One might compare Josh's delivery to that of Olli Helenius(Fivestar Prophet), or maybe Michael Barnes(Red), or Ivan Moody(Five Finger Death Punch) or even Dave Meriwether(Stricken)-with his gritty delivery. One thing that stands out about Josh Fox is how he can go from a clean delivery to a heavy grit filled delivery while executing both to perfection.
Guitarists Nick Kemp & Felipe Reyes both deliver the riff from a duo guitarist approach adding heavy touches that will keep you coming back for more. Nick & Felipe both shred in a more modern Hard Rock style but mix things up on the tune "One More Round" where we find some sick Power Metal riffs. Also included is some acoustic guitar noodling helping to add diversity to this project.
Bassist Loren Bussey does a fine job for the band at helping to hold the heaviness throughout this Lifeless to Life project with his terminator bass lines.
Percussionist Ronnie Boyter keeps time for the band and helps the band create their signature sound with his timely touches and relentless skin pounding from behind the kit.
The lyrics are Christ centered as we can see here in the following lyrics:
Bassist Loren Bussey does a fine job for the band at helping to hold the heaviness throughout this Lifeless to Life project with his terminator bass lines.
Percussionist Ronnie Boyter keeps time for the band and helps the band create their signature sound with his timely touches and relentless skin pounding from behind the kit.
The lyrics are Christ centered as we can see here in the following lyrics:
"Come To Life"
I remember feeling just like you
Sinking slowly had no clue
Caught between two ways in life
This mind divided causing strife
Taking turns and acting out
You will break have no doubt
So make the choice, make it now
Luke warm souls will be spewed out
Come to life, turn to light
Darkness fades you'll be alright
Take my hand, I'll help you up
Reach For Him He'll lift you up
You feel division sinking further now
Won't be long until you drown
A sea of thoughts that pulls too hard
Have to fight be on your guard
Torn between this way and that
Love and hate just don't look back
So turn from ways where darkness lies
Open your mouth open up your eyes
Right now
Just take my hand, set me free x3
Come to life, turn to light, this darkness fades, you'll be alright
"One More Round"
I'm on my face again, Spirit worn so thin
I hear the count, but I won't give in
Taking another breath, hands underneath my chest
I start to rise, now look into my eyes
You call me out (try to pull me in )
You can knock me down (But I'll get up again)
I won't give up
I won't give in
So ring the bell again
I'm on the ropes, you back me up again
I'm looking for some hope, Your pointing out my sin
Then I feel His seal, wrapped around my heart
It reminds me of who I am, and who You are
All that you can bring, won't change anything
Because it is written and we know how it ends
I'll die defending what is right, My hands backed by His might
Landing time and time again, I'm back in the fight
Now you're on the run, I know I've won
Just the mention of His name, and we'll overcome
I remember feeling just like you
Sinking slowly had no clue
Caught between two ways in life
This mind divided causing strife
Taking turns and acting out
You will break have no doubt
So make the choice, make it now
Luke warm souls will be spewed out
Come to life, turn to light
Darkness fades you'll be alright
Take my hand, I'll help you up
Reach For Him He'll lift you up
You feel division sinking further now
Won't be long until you drown
A sea of thoughts that pulls too hard
Have to fight be on your guard
Torn between this way and that
Love and hate just don't look back
So turn from ways where darkness lies
Open your mouth open up your eyes
Right now
Just take my hand, set me free x3
Come to life, turn to light, this darkness fades, you'll be alright
"One More Round"
I'm on my face again, Spirit worn so thin
I hear the count, but I won't give in
Taking another breath, hands underneath my chest
I start to rise, now look into my eyes
You call me out (try to pull me in )
You can knock me down (But I'll get up again)
I won't give up
I won't give in
So ring the bell again
I'm on the ropes, you back me up again
I'm looking for some hope, Your pointing out my sin
Then I feel His seal, wrapped around my heart
It reminds me of who I am, and who You are
All that you can bring, won't change anything
Because it is written and we know how it ends
I'll die defending what is right, My hands backed by His might
Landing time and time again, I'm back in the fight
Now you're on the run, I know I've won
Just the mention of His name, and we'll overcome
If you are in the market for some new music that shreds hard, then look no further than L2L because this is one band doesn't disappoint. If you like bands with a modern day edge like Five Finger Death Punch, Red, Fivestar Prophet, Staynlis, or Skillet, then your in good hands here with Lifeless 2 Life. Pick up your copy of their Full-length album and help support the band so they can carry the message of Jesus to a lifeless world.
Musicians:
Josh Fox-Vocals
Nick Kemp-Guitars
Felipe Reyes-Guitars
Loren Bussey-Bass
Ronnie Boyter-Drums
Musicians:
Josh Fox-Vocals
Nick Kemp-Guitars
Felipe Reyes-Guitars
Loren Bussey-Bass
Ronnie Boyter-Drums