A Life Once Lost is a groove metal band formed in 1999 in a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After a string of releases on Robotic Empire and Deathwish Inc., A Life Once Lost released their successful album, "Hunter" on Ferret Music in 2005. The group supported the release by touring with groups such as Throwdown, As I Lay Dying, Lamb of God, Clutch , Opeth, Strapping Young Lad, and took Part in the Ozzfest 2006.