Seeing as it's Halloween and one of my all time favorite metal bands; Lamb of God announced their new CD, entitled "Resolution" today. I felt it would be appropriate to write about the bands guitar players, Mark Morton and Wille Adler, two extremely talented (and extremely hairy) musicians.
I was introduced to Lamb Of God in the summer of 2009 by my good friend Pete, who was the lead guitar player of the band I was in at the time. I admit that I did not instantly like them, but one day they just clicked with me. My bandmates and I spent hours upon hours watching the two DVD's the band has put out, and spent even more time trying to figure out how to play their riffs. Mark and Willie play with distinct styles that are completely complimentary of one another, and marks lead work is some of the most underrated guitar playing I've ever seen. Together these guitar players write some of the heaviest, complicated, yet melodic and catchy riffs I've ever heard. Most metal bands now days focus on trying to be heavier and faster than everyone else, without paying attention to the fact that they still need to write great songs. Lamb Of God is a band that covers all of that territory. They can play fast and loud, while also making great songs that you can listen to over and over. I know the name of the band sounds a tad sacrilegious . But after watching the DVD's and reading interviews with the band. You understand that they are just normal, good people, who love to have fun. I don't play metal anymore (at least not seriously) but I am still a big fan of LOG and find myself often inspired by the guitar playing of Mark and Willie.
I'm not that into metal but I'll give it a listen and maybe I might like it. I do love a good guitar solo though.
ReplyDeleteI really dig "Lamb of God" Their singer is a little too "jock rock" for me but the riffs these two guitar players are great. I recently got a download from a friend that had a collection of tons of their early stuff and I've really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteSurprisingly enough, I'm quite a fan of Lamb of God. They are two very talented individuals, and I agree, a bit underrated. Many do not see the artistic quality in such music, but others know talent when they hear it.
ReplyDeleteI don't listen to much heavy metal. But I have friends that do. I learned to enjoy it, when I would help with the "Metal Shop" show on 88.1 FM a few years back. Hmm..I wonder if they still have a metal rock show. You should check it out if they do.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to add that I love appreciate anybody who appreciates metal. It's a music that only people who commit to being a "musician" not just rock stardom can truly play.
ReplyDeleteWhen I read the albums of the different metal bands, I usually tend to think of "scream-o" music with loud guitar solos. I'm not a big fan of metal, but I think all forms of music like metal come from the heart of the musicians themselves.
ReplyDeleteI remember listening to some of their music in my high school days.I have to agree they are talented!
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