With potent and palpable intensity, the momentum continues for “Omens,” arguably Lamb Of God‘s most aggressive and ambitious work to date … and today the Grammy-nominated Goliath unleash their third single “Grayscale” from the forthcoming Omens album out October 7 on Epic Records. Watch “Grayscale” below.
Willie Adler says “‘Grayscale’ has just a smack you in the face, bit of hardcore feel to it. We had basically finished writing the record and I wrote this song thinking it won’t necessarily be a Lamb song. I sent it to Josh Wilbur, our producer, to check out and he responded with ‘Perfect, this is the last song we need for the record!'”
The heavy “Grayscale” includes Bly
Across their career Lamb Of God grew from basement shows and grimy DIY venues to arena headliners. The New Wave of American Heavy Metal architects earned a reverence akin to musical forefathers (and road companions) Metallica, Slayer,
“Omens” is also LAMB OF GOD‘s most diverse affair. The band tracked with longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur (KORN, MEGADETH) live in the room together at Henson Recording Studios (formerly A&M Studios) in Los Angeles, California, a location that birthed classics from THE DOORS, PINK FLOYD, RAMONES and SOUNDGARDEN, among others.
“The inner workings of the band have never been better,” explains guitarist Mark Morton. “You can hear it in ‘Omens’. You can see it in our performances, and if you’re around us for five minutes, you can feel it.”
The “Omens” album pre-order is live now at Lamb-Of-God.com, boasting several exclusive items, including a signed colored vinyl variant, shirt, hoodie, and signed CDs with an alternate color cover. All physical CD and vinyl releases will include a free access code to watch the livestream viewing of “The Making Of Omens” documentary, which will premiere the week of album release.
“Omens” track listing:
1. Nevermore
2. Vanishing
3. To The Grave
4. Ditch
5. Omens
6. Gomorrah
7. Ill Designs
8. Grayscale
9. Denial Mechanism
10. September Song
LAMB OF GOD will support the new album with a massive Live Nation-produced U.S. headlining tour featuring special guests KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on all dates. Different legs will also see support from BARONESS, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, SPIRITBOX, ANIMALS AS LEADERS as well as SUICIDE SILENCE and FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY. The tour kicks off September 9 in Brooklyn and runs through October 20. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, June 10 at 10 a.m. local time on lamb-of-god.com.
Morton said: “Two decades ago, LAMB OF GOD, along with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, were a part of a new wave of American heavy metal music. Our scene grew from a small, loosely connected network of underground shows in basements and warehouses, into a global phenomenon that helped define an entire generation of modern heavy metal. We are thrilled to announce the ‘Omens’ tour, which celebrates not only the perseverance and impact of that original movement, but also the creativity and originality of the bands that it influenced. Heavy metal is alive and well. The ‘Omens’ tour proudly showcases the depth and diversity of our scene. This is not a tour to miss.”
“Omens” tour dates are as follows:
LAMB OF GOD with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, BARONESS, SUICIDE SILENCE
Sep. 09 – Brooklyn, NY – Coney Island
Sep. 10 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Sep. 11 – Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Music Festival
Sep. 13 – Youngstown, OH – Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater
Sep. 14 – Baltimore, MD – Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
Sep. 16 – Atlanta, GA – Coca Cola Roxy
Sep. 17 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
Sep. 18 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sep. 21 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Sep. 23 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival (no KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SUICIDE SILENCE)
Sep. 24 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Sep. 25 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amp at Freedom Hill
Sep. 26 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
Sep. 30 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
LAMB OF GOD with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY
Oct. 01 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Great SaltAir
Oct. 02 – Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
Oct. 04 – Fresno, CA – Exhibit Hall at Selland Arena
Oct. 07 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival (no FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY)
LAMB OF GOD with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SPIRITBOX, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY
Oct. 09 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
Oct. 10 – Kent (Seattle),WA – Accesso ShoWare Center
Oct. 11 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds
LAMB OF GOD with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, ANIMALS AS LEADERS, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY
Oct. 13 – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater
Oct. 14 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theater
Oct. 15 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
Oct. 16 – El Paso, TX – UTEP Don Haskins Center
Oct. 18 – San Antonio, TX – Freeman Coliseum
Oct. 19 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
Oct. 20 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
