Death Metal MusicMusic and Culture on the Edge

Watch out — the “Beast” has been unleashed. Groove metal band DevilDriver released “Beast” on Feb. 22, its fifth studio album, which focuses on tight, heavy metal grooves and furious, melodic riffing.

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.