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| Since its formation, Lamb of God has released five studio albums, one live album, and two DVDs. The band's cumulative sales equal almost two million in the United States. In 2007 the band received a Grammy Nomination for their 2006 album ''Sacrament''. Lamb of God has toured with the ] twice, and appeared at the ], and ] festivals. They are often considered as one of the leading bands of the ]. | Since its formation, Lamb of God has released five studio albums, one live album, and two DVDs. The band's cumulative sales equal almost two million in the United States. In 2007 the band received a Grammy Nomination for their 2006 album ''Sacrament''. Lamb of God has toured with the ] twice, and appeared at the ], and ] festivals. They are often considered as one of the leading bands of the ]. | ||
| == History == | |||
| my band is so gay we like to touch each other at night | |||
| === ''New American Gospel'' and ''As the Palaces Burn'' === | |||
| With a new name and label, the band released its second album, '']'', in September 2000.<ref name="AMG NAG">{{cite web| author=Kennedy, Patrick |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0jfyxqukldse |title=''New American Gospel'' overview |publisher=All Music Guide |accessdate=2008-02-08}}</ref> Patrick Kennedy of ] compared the band to ] stating, "The essential signatures of post-Pantera metal are in abundance on Lamb of God's inaugural album. ''New American Gospel'' provides a mighty oak upon which gritty American metal's faith is maintained, effectively bridging the '90s' insistence upon drill-sergeant technicality and the old school's determined focus on riff construction."<ref name="AMG NAG"/> Chris Adler commented: "This is a classic record. We had all the elements come together to make one of the heaviest, yet contagious records of our career. It was difficult to contain us —we didn't even understand at the time what we had created."<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.lamb-of-god.com/sacrament/info/bio.php |title=Lamb of God – Biography |publisher=Lamb–of–god.com |accessdate=2008-01-19}}</ref> | |||
| Lamb of God toured for two years before releasing its third studio album, '']'', on ], ]. Kirk Miller of '']'' gave the album three out of five stars who wrote that "unlike many of their overreaching, ]-influenced contemporaries, Lamb of God deliver a meticulously crafted metal assault."<ref name=<RS ATPB">{{cite web| author=Miller, Kirk |date=] |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/lambofgod/albums/album/131547/review/5942808/as_the_palaces_burn |title=Album reviews – ''As the Palaces Burn'' |publisher='']'' |accessdate=2008-02-08}}</ref> The album was voted the number one album of 2003 by both '']'' and '']''. The band toured on the first ] tour, where they recorded a DVD including live performances and a documentary, titled '']''. The DVD was a success, debuting at number 31 on the ''Billboard'' Music DVD chart.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=388&cfgn=Videos&cfn=Top+Music+Video&ci=3052566&cdi=8106173&cid=01%2F31%2F2004 |title=Top Music Videos – ''Terror and Hubris'' |publisher=] |accessdate=2008-02-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.evillittleclown.com/hbbarchive/albumsite.html |title=Headbangers Ball tour |publisher=Evillittleclown.com |accessdate=2008-02-08}}</ref> | |||
| === ''Ashes of the Wake'' === | |||
| Lamb of God released '']'' in August 2004, which debuted at number 27 on the ], and sold over 35,000 copies in its first week.<ref name="Danity Kane Sidesteps OutKast To Claim No. 1">{{cite web |title=Danity Kane Sidesteps OutKast To Claim No. 1 |author=Hasty, Katie |publisher=Billboard.com |date=] |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003084982 |accessdate=2007-12-22}}</ref><ref name="Billboard">{{cite web| url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Albums&model.vnuArtistId=408918&model.vnuAlbumId=792155 |title=Artist Chart History |publisher=Billboard charts |accessdate=2008-02-08}}</ref> The album was distributed through the band's new record label, ]. Johnny Loftus of All Music Guide praised the album saying, "With the genre getting clogged by PVC goofs and Alice in Chains impersonators, Lamb of God balances the equation of power, rage, tradition, and craft. It kills the filler."<ref name="AMG AotW">{{cite web| author=Loftus, Johnny |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fifwxqtsld0e~T1 |title=''Ashes of the Wake'' overview |publisher=All Music Guide |accessdate=2008-02-08}}</ref> The ] of the album featured ] and ex–] guitarists ] and ], respectively.<ref name="AMG AotW"/> | |||
| The band supported ''Ashes of the Wake'' with extensive touring, including a second stage slot on ] in 2005,<ref name="Ozzfest">{{cite web |url=http://www.ozzfest.com/static_content/view/alumni.html |title=Ozzfest – Alumini |accessdate=2008-02-08 |publisher=Ozzfest.com }}</ref> and the 2005 ] tour.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.soundsoftheundergroundtour.com/meetandgreet/ |title=Sounds of the Underground |publisher=Soundsoftheundergroundtour.com |accessdate=2008-02-08}}</ref> The band was awarded Best Album of the Year by ''Revolver Magazine'', and was awarded Best Music Video for "]" (2005).<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=30097 |title=Slipknot, Lamb of God, Shadows Fall to team up for U.S. arena tour |publisher=] |date=] |accessdate-2008-02-11}}</ref> While on tour, the band recorded a performance and released it with the name of '']''. The release was made available as a DVD and a CD.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:j9fqxqqdldje |title=''Killadelphia'' overview |publisher=All Music Guide |accessdate=2008-02-08}}</ref> The DVD was certified platinum by the ] in 2007.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH |title=Gold and Platinum – Searchable database |publisher=] |accessdate=2008-02-08}}</ref> | |||
| === ''Sacrament'' === | |||
| ] performing at the ] music festival in 2007.]] | |||
| In August 2006, Lamb of God released its fourth studio album, '']''. The album debuted at number eight on the ''Billboard'' 200 and sold nearly 65,000 copies in its first week of sales, nearly doubling the first week sales of ''Ashes of the Wake''.<ref name="Danity Kane Sidesteps OutKast To Claim No. 1"/> The album received generally positive reviews, with Cosmo Lee of '']'' stating, "''Sacrament'' has the band's most memorable songs to date. Musically, there's no fat. The band plays with laser precision and songs move smoothly through riffs and transitions."<ref name="Sacrament Stylus">{{cite web | |||
| |title=''Sacrament'' – ''Stylus Magazine'' review |author=Lee, Cosmo |publisher='']'' |date=] | |||
| |url=http://www.stylusmagazine.com/reviews/lamb-of-god/sacrament.htm | |||
| |accessdate=2007-12-27}}</ref> Ed Thompson of ] referred to ''Sacrament'' "one of the best metal albums of 2006",<ref name="Lamb of God - Sacrament LoG progresses, takes aim.">{{cite web |title=Lamb of God - ''Sacrament'' LoG progresses, takes aim. |author=Thompson, Ed |publisher=] |date=] |url=http://au.music.ign.com/articles/745/745032p1.html | |||
| |accessdate=2007-12-27}}</ref> and Jon Pareles of '']'' called it a "speed rush all the way through".<ref name="Sacrament blender">{{cite web | |||
| |title=''Sacrament'' – ''Blender'' review |author=Pareles, Jon | |||
| |publisher='']'' |date=] |url=http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews.aspx?id=4208 | |||
| |accessdate=2007-12-27}}</ref> | |||
| The band appeared on major tours to support the album, including ] with ], ], ], and ],<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=83823 |title=Slayer: ''Unholy Alliance Tour'' DVD Preview Available |publisher=] |date=] |accessdate=2008-02-08}}</ref> ], supporting ];<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=89554 |title=''Gigantour 2'' Complete DVD And CD Details Revealed |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=] |accessdate=2008-02-08}}</ref> main stage at Ozzfest;<ref name="Ozzfest"/> and an appearance at the ].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=76357 |title=Lamb of God: Drummer Issues Update |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=] |accessdate=2008-02-08}}</ref> Lamb of God was nominated for ] at the 2007 ]s for "]", but lost out to ]'s "]".<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=66845 |title=Slayer Wins Grammy in Best Metal Performance Category |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=] |accessdate=2002-02-11}}</ref> | |||
| In December 2007, the band re-released the album as ''Sacrament: Deluxe Producer Edition''. The release contained all of the original songs from ''Sacrament'' on the first disc, and the second disc was a ] featuring all of the vocal, bass, guitar, and drum ] in 192kbps MP3 format, enabling the buyer to produce their own interpretation of the songs. Blythe stated, "you sometimes have to do something special to get kids to even buy an album these days rather than download it."<ref name="Lamb of God Interview">{{cite web | |||
| |title=Lamb of God Interview |author=Hensch, Mark |publisher=Rocknworld.com |url=http://www.rocknworld.com/thrashpit/reviews/07/LambofGodInterviewRandy.shtml |accessdate=2007-01-08}}</ref> The band is taking a break to write new material throughout 2008 and prepare a new record for release, slated for 2009. The band is negotiating for a new record label to distribute records outside the United States. Adler stated Epic Records in the United States "couldn't be more perfect", but wants a different label for international releases.<ref name="Interview with Adler">{{cite web| author=Morgan, Anthony |url=http://www.lucemfero.com/lambofgod112007.php |title=Again We Rise |publisher=Lucemfero.com |accessdate=2008-02-08}}</ref> | |||
| == Discography == | == Discography == | ||
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Lamb of God is an American metal band formed in 1990 in Richmond, Virginia. The band was previously known as Burn the Priest and released one self-titled studio album. Officially formed in 1994, Lamb of God comprises vocalist Randy Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, bassist John Campbell, and drummer Chris Adler.
Since its formation, Lamb of God has released five studio albums, one live album, and two DVDs. The band's cumulative sales equal almost two million in the United States. In 2007 the band received a Grammy Nomination for their 2006 album Sacrament. Lamb of God has toured with the Ozzfest twice, and appeared at the Download, and Gigantour festivals. They are often considered as one of the leading bands of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal.
Discography
Main article: Lamb of God discography- Burn the Priest (1999)
- New American Gospel (2000)
- As the Palaces Burn (2003)
- Ashes of the Wake (2004)
- Sacrament (2006)
Members
- Randy Blythe: vocals (1995–present)
- Mark Morton: guitar (1990, 1997–present)
- Willie Adler: guitar (1998–present)
- John Campbell: bass (1990–present)
- Chris Adler: drums (1990–present)
- Loftus, Johnny. "Burn the Priest overview". All Music Guide. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
- Monger, James Christopher. "Sacrament overview". All Music Guide. Retrieved 2008-02-08.