Lions at the Gate

 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), together with Stephen Brewer (bass), and Fern Lemus (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.

Band members
Current
 * Cristian Machado – vocals (2021–present)
 * Diego Verduzco – rhythm guitar (2021–present)
 * Ahrue Luster – lead guitar (2021–present)
 * Stephen Brewer – bass (2021–present)
 * Jose Cuadra – drums, percussion (2023–present)

Former
 * Fern Lemus – drums, percussion (2021–2023)

Discography
 Albums 
 * The Excuses We Cannot Make (2023)

Singles