Lamb of
God is an American heavy metal band from Richmond,
Virginia. Formed in 1990, the group consists of vocalist Randy Blythe,
guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, bassist John
Campbell, and drummer Chris Adler. The band is considered to be a part of
the New Wave of American Heavy Metal movement.
Since its formation, Lamb of God has released six studio
albums, one live album, one compilation album and three 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
on Slayer's The Unholy Alliance Tour in 2006. They have also
played at many other major festivals around the world including Download
Festival and Sonisphere Festival in the UK, Soundwave
Festival, and Gigantour (headlined by Megadeth). Recently,
(2008–2010) they have toured with Metallica (World Magnetic Tour).
Lamb of God also played on the main stage on Mayhem Festival 2010.
Lamb Of God have released six studio albums so far:
- New American Gospel (2000)
- As The Palaces Burn (2003)
- Ashes Of The Wake (2004)
- Sacrament (2006)
- Wrath (2009)
- Resolution (2012)
The song I
chose, 'Broken Hands', is from their 'Wrath' album which was released on
23rd February 2009. The album itself got to number 25 in the UK album
charts and 1st/2nd in various US billboard charts including Canada.
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