LAMB OF GOD - VII : Sturm und Drang (Juillet)

The Rockpit: There's two songs on the album that stand out that's quite different to what you have done before, "Overlord" and "Torches". Can you explain to me a bit about those songs and is there any guest vocalists on the album because the singing is quite different to what Randy has done before.

Mark: There are guest vocalists on the album, Greg [Puciato] from THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN is on "Torches" and Chino Moreno from DEFTONES is on "Embers". As far as how "Overlord" came together and along with the rest of the stuff, when Randy heard "Overlord", he instantly knew he wanted to do something melodic over it, and once we heard his idea for it, we knew that's how it was going to go. And "Torches", yeah, that's an oddball song. That was one I brought in, and I didn't expect the guys to like it because of the way it was arranged, and, to my surprise, they took to it. I don't know what else to say about them other than how they were initiated. They came together just like all the rest of the stuff, with us kinda learning the first couple of riffs and then starting to build off of it.

From Randy: “For years I've wished that I could have a movie camera directly linked to my brain so that some of the ideas I see in my mind's eye could be translated into film for others to watch. Although that is obviously an impossibility (and probably a good thing- I find many things amusing that might not be so funny to everyone else), the video for "Overlord" is the next best thing for me. I came up with the idea and wrote the treatment for this video myself- to see Jorge (the director) take my concept, add his own touches, and use his technical know-how to translate my "mental script" into a suitably dark visual narrative is just an awesome, awesome experience for me.

I wrote the song about the dangers of self-obsession in our distressingly myopic and increasingly entitled "me-now/now-me" culture; just like the couple in the video, many people can't seem to look past their own relatively small problems to see the bigger picture: the world is in serious trouble. Having a bad day at work, or a fight with your significant other, or getting a crappy haircut or table service does not in any way shape or form constitute an emergency. Sometimes things just don't work out the way we want them to- deal with it. People who only see their own problems eventually wind up alone because no one wants to hear their crap anymore- we all know someone like that, always whining and complaining about some inconsequential setback as if it were the apocalypse. This song is for those people.

Oh yeah- if you're out and about, watching the video on your pocket hate machine (mobile phone), try not to wander into traffic. A little situational awareness goes a long way."

COB a écrit:Lamb of God has chosen to leave the European tour due to security concerns in Europe. Our team has been working very hard to make all of the remaining shows happen. WE WANT TO, AND HAVE DECIDED TO, CONTINUE ON THE ROAD AND PLAY THE REST OF THE TOUR. Here is what we know so far.

Unfortunately the promoter has decided to move forward and cancel tonight's show in Oberhausen, Germany, and the additional shows in Germany.

At this time, the remaining schedule will move forward as this (we ARE looking to add more shows FYI). We WILL keep you updated as we have changes, and we are doing our best to keep you informed as quickly as possible on everything:

22 Nov - Pratteln- Z7 Konzertfabrik
23 Nov – Lausanne- Les Docks
24 Nov – Milan- Alcatraz
25 - 28 Nov- TBD - PLEASE STAY TUNED
29 Nov Brussels- Ancienne Belgique
01 Dec - Copenhagen- Amager Bio
03 Dec – Helsinki- Old Ice Hall
05 Dec Stockholm – Klubben
06 Dec Oslo – Rockefeller Music Hall
09 Dec- Tampere- Tähtiareena
10 Dec- Seinajoki- Rytmikorjaamo
11 Dec- Jyvaskyla- PAVILJONKI
12 Dec- Oulu- SuperPark Areena

Lamb Of God a écrit:
Due to concerns brought to our attention by the venue security team yesterday in Tilburg - and continued general concerns across Europe - we have decided against putting our fans, our crew and ourselves in this position night after night and will be canceling the remainder of our performances in Europe. This is a decision we are making on behalf of the fans, our crew, and our band, as well as the well-being of everyone's family, friends and loved ones at home. Stay safe, and we will see you very soon.

Pietro a écrit:Sacrament aussi est à écouter, c'est avec celui là qu'ils ont franchi un cap de popularité.

Chris Adler has broken his silence about his departure from LAMB OF GOD, explaining that he "did not make the decision to leave [his] life's work."

LAMB OF GOD officially parted ways with Adler in July. His replacement is Art Cruz, who has previously played with PRONG and WINDS OF PLAGUE, and filled in for Adler on several LAMB OF GOD tours in 2018 and 2019.

Earlier today, Adler released a statement in which he finally explained some of the reasons for his exit from the band he co-founded 25 years ago.

The drummer wrote: "I feel it is time to address the many questions being asked about my departure from LAMB OF GOD.

"Allow me to start with a relative concept of understanding. We all gave our lives to this, 26 years is not flippant. Each one of us sacrificed and lost much on a personal level to live the dream we had when we were kids.

"I will always love each member of the band for believing in me and agreeing to take on the world. We managed to find some love in the machine but in turn, it took things that cannot be recovered.

"I did not leave the dream. I did not make the decision to leave my life's work. The truth is that, I am I unwilling to paint by numbers.

"I wish my brothers all the best in their continued ventures. I can assure you that you will hear from me again. I was given a gift and hope to continue to share it.

"Many have asked about a motorbike accident I had in Thailand in 2017. It's true that it was not pretty, but I've been well since August of 2018. Thank you for your concerns.

"I support my friends and the dream I allowed them to share in. I loved and am still humbled by every second of the smiles and horns we elicited.

"There is an ambiguous concept in our world of 'selling out.' I cannot define that outside of my personal understanding, but know that being trapped in a 'creative' formula and/or playing the same song 10,000 times did not bolster my love of playing. I'm never been one to 'phone it in.' I'd rather mow the grass.

"I acknowledge and am truly grateful of achieving my childhood dream.

"I have 2 Grammys that sit on my mother's mantle piece. I think she deserves 3 so this party isn't over.

"I was not given a choice in this and my dream is alive.

"Feel free to say hello if you see me mowing the grass. It never gets old.

"I appreciate each and every one of you!

"Thank you!

"Chris

"P.S.: I may or may not be in touch with Kyle Thomas and Myrone about an Oakland Raiders concept album. This is neither confirmed or denied."