Lamb Of God
Into Oblivion
Century Media & Epic Records
Thereβs something to be said for the hand of experience helming a new album. Itβs pretty clear thereβs a focussed maturity running through βInto Oblivionβ. Every song has the familiar tells that have made Lamb Of God not just endure in popularity but grow to become modern day legends. The writing on this latest record progresses a dynamic that courses through the veins of the band. Itβs adventurous without being unduly reckless. And of course itβs as heavy as hell. The bass tones and drumming are delicious, a signature in their own right. They give the perfect platform for the guitars to have fun, and fun they have providing depth and accenting the mood of each song. Randy Blythe is one of the most instantly recognisable metal vocalists of his generation. Here he emphasises why he is so highly rated with the lyrics coming through loud and clear. His ability to convey emotion both through subtlety and via raw energy is sensational. For over thirty years now this much loved band have been wowing audiences live and on record. βInto Oblivionβ continues the journey as possibly their finest work to date.
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Review by Gary Trueman