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Who Is A Life Once Lost? Philadelphia Metal, 1999–2013
If you've ever had a riff from Hunter or Iron Gag stuck in your head, you already know why A Life Once Lost still matters. But who were they, and where did that sound come from? Here's a quick guide for new fans and old ones.
Where are A Life Once Lost from?
A Life Once Lost formed in 1999 in a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The band is also known as ALOL.
Who was in the band?
Singer Bob Meadows and guitarist Doug Sabolick were the core, there from 1999 until the band announced its breakup in 2013. The first line-up also had TJ deBlois on drums, Vadim Taver on guitar and Richard Arnold on bass. Over the years, guitarist Robert Carpenter and drummer Justin Graves became part of the story too.
What do they sound like?
Their music is filed under metalcore and groove metal: heavy, rhythmic riffs full of sudden turns. On Hunter, Randy Blythe of Lamb of God joins them on "Vulture", and Iron Gag brought in guests like Devin Townsend and Anthony Green.
The albums
- Open Your Mouth for the Speechless... in Case of Those Appointed to Die (2000)
- A Great Artist (2003)
- Hunter (2005)
- Iron Gag (2007)
- Ecstatic Trance (2012)
There's also the 2001 EP The Fourth Plague: Flies.
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