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In 1984, a metal band from Richmond, Va. gave the music world something it had never seen before - sci-fi costumes, political and social theatrics, lighting and sound spectacle extraordinaire - it was unlike anything music fans had experienced up to that point. It was GWAR.

Richmond, Virginia in the US of A has given the world Lamb Of God, Municipal Waste, Gwar and a shitload more. David Brockie tells us all about the Virginian metal scene!

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.

NO one has suggested putting a torch on the stage. In fact, it's probably safe to say Chris Adler and his Lamb of God cohorts would find the whole thing a little embarrassing. The Richmond, Va., quintet has always shied away from the various tags and titles that the media have tried to stick on the group -- the future of metal, the leaders of New Wave of American Heavy Metal ... or even the ...

NO one has suggested putting a torch on the stage. In fact, it's probably safe to say Chris Adler and his Lamb of God cohorts would find the whole thing a little embarrassing. The Richmond, Va., quintet has always shied away from the various tags and titles that the media have tried to stick on the group -- the future of metal, the leaders of New Wave of American Heavy Metal ... or even the ...