Lamb Of God - Omens (2022)

Lamb Of God в представлении не нуждаются. Эта группа давно уже стала одним из самых популярных и успешных исполнителей мировой тяжелой сцены. Рассуждая о девятом студийном альбоме “Omens”, вокалист квинтета из Ричмонда, штат Виргиния, Randy Blythe отметил: «Мир сошел с ума и продолжает меняться. “Omens” – это реакция на состояние мира».
Также он прокомментировал одноименную с названием пластинки песню, которая раньше вышла синглом и как видеоклип: «Я думаю, что многие неразберихи, в которых оказываются люди, можно было бы очень легко предотвратить, просто обратив внимание на очевидные повторяющиеся закономерности как в нашей личной жизни, так и в более широком социально-историческом контексте. То, что некоторые называют «предзнаменованиями», является, на самом деле, просто проявлениями того факта, что ничего нового под солнцем нет. Глупо игнорировать это, но мы все это делаем».
Кстати, именно для этого номера Lamb Of God пригласили целый ряд гостей в качестве “gang vocals”, среди которых Ernie C (гитарист Body Count) и кубинец Juan Garcia (гитарист Body Count и Evildead). Продюсером выступил Josh Wilbur
It's invevitable bands will peak, plateau, and decline. Lamb of God is the exception.
Their sixth album, Resolutions was what I thought, going to be their decline. They dropped two bangers after that and this tops them all!
The first 8 tracks of Omens are amazing musically and lyrically, and the album has a great closing track.
The songs are laid out seamlessly for replayability.
The only track that doesn't really fit is Denial Mechanism, as it's more Thrash than Groove Metal, but is still great in its own right.

This is the most talented metal band of all time. Enjoy it while it lasts!

Grammy-nominated LAMB OF GOD follows their 2020 No. 1 self-titled Hard Rock Album with their 9th studio album, Omens. Produced by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur (Korn, Megadeath), Omens is also Lamb Of God's most diverse affair. Densely muscular with a pessimistic eye toward inner struggles and global affairs alike, Omens is a furious entry in the Lamb Of God catalog, perhaps their angriest album yet. "The world is crazy and keeps changing. Omens is a reaction to the state of the world,” explains vocalist D. Randall Blythe. "It’s a very pissed-off record. The New Wave of American Heavy Metal architects will support the new album with a massive U.S. headlining tour this fall.

Tracklist:

01. Nevermore (4:36)
02. Vanishing (4:49)
03. To The Grave (3:44)
04. Ditch (3:38)
05. Omens (3:48)
06. Gomorrah (4:12)
07. Ill Designs (3:41)
08. Grayscale (4:00)
09. Denial Mechanism (2:38)
10. September Song (6:00)

Line-up

John Campbell – bass
Randy Blythe – vocals
Mark Morton – lead guitar
Willie Adler – rhythm guitar
Art Cruz – drums

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Published By – Subtle Arts Of Publishing
Record Company – Henson Recording Studios
Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Glass Mastered At – Technicolor – CAP09137
Art Direction – K3n Adams
Booking [Agent, North And South America] – Sound Talent Group, Tim Borror
Booking [Agent, Rest Of World] – Paul Ryan (3), United Talent Agency
Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Mark Aguilar (3)
Engineer [Engineered By] – Josh Wilbur, Nick Rowe
Legal – Adam Mandell, Jeff Cohen (7)
Management [Business Manager] – Ed Gold, Gold Business Management
Management [Worldwide Management] – 5B Artist Management
Mastered By – Ted Jensen
Performer [Lamb Of God], Bass – John Campbell (3)
Performer [Lamb Of God], Drums – Art Cruz
Performer [Lamb Of God], Guitar – Mark Morton (2), Willie Adler
Performer [Lamb Of God], Vocals – D. Randall Blythe*
Photography By [Band Photo] – Travis Shinn
Producer [Produced By], Mixed By – Josh Wilbur
Public Relations [Publicist UK] – Cosa Nostra (25), Kirsten Sprinks
Public Relations [Publicity US] – Adrenaline PR, Maria Ferrero
Songwriter [All Songs Written By] – Lamb Of God
Vocals [Gang Vocals] – Chaz Terra, Ernie C, Juan Garcia (3), Sara Taylor (2), Toby Morse, Wes Eisold
Issued in a standard jewel case with clear tray and 12-page booklet.

Catalog number 65702 is printed on the spine.
Catalog number NB 6570-2 is printed on the CD.

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