Carolina Based punk rock band, A Life Worth Taking started as a conversation between Jay, Zakk, and Alex L. After a few months of writing, Alex R. joined in on bass to fill out the sound. The band headed into the studio at the end of 2021 to begin work on their EP. While in the studio they met Nathan who was working on some recordings and invited him to a practice.
Jay Longwell
Vocals / Guitar
From the age of five, the dream was to be performing. He started writing at the age of nine. While dealing with mental health throught life, the goal was to write songs that others could relate with. Writng in all genres helped craft the blends you hear when ALWT takes the stage.
Zakk Lunsford
Drums / Vocals
Human manifestation of the muppet Animal.
Takes out ruthless aggression on the poor drum set.
He makes things go boom, plink, clink.
Swedish death metal and punk influences.
Been sitting behind drum sets since five.
Alex Lucero
Guitar
Attention span of a goldfish. He likes dogs. Mostly influenced by pop punk of the 90’s. He is an ok guy to look at when he is in his underwear. He can’t help it.
Alex Rotanov
Bass
Born in the coldest city of Siberia in the middle of nowhere, he never thought that in the new century he would be playing in the most wanted, heaviest, most bad ass band of all time. And he never did. Instead now he is bassist in the A Life Worth Taking.
Nathan Howard
Guitar / Vocals
This 80s metal guitar player attempting to make his way in a punk rock band is on a quest to bring the fury of the guitar gods down on the world. Heavily influenced by 80s bands like Iron Maiden and Metallica as well as modern power metal like Powerwolf and Warkings. His unique guitar style is sure to unleash captivating riffs and melodic solos harkening back to the heavy metal legends of the past.