Lamb of God

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Formed 1998.

Biography

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.

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  1. Gig Round-Up: Lamb of God, Russian Circles and more

    Tue 17 Jan 2012 12:52 American metalers Lamb of God return to the Mandela Hall, Belfast on Tuesday the 12th... ATL

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  1. Resolution 2012

    Review of Resolution

    Reviewed by Raziq Rauf

    An eminently listenable heavy metal album from the Richmond titans.

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