Death Metal MusicMusic and Culture on the Edge

When I was younger, I was not always happy. I found some solace for my suburban frustrations in loud, aggressive music — punk, avant-garde noise and, mostly, heavy metal.

When Richmond, Virginia quintet Lamb of God began recording their last album Sacrament in 2006, there was friction within the ranks. Some of the members were dealing with personal issues that bled through into their band activity, and tensions were frequently high. “We weren’t really firing on all cylinders,” admits guitarist Mark Morton. Fortunately, Lamb of God were still able to battle through their demons and frustrations and craft a fierce and surging slab of vindictive groove metal.