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Brutal death metal veterans Internal Bleeding are pleased to introduce Theo Vlahos (Weeping and Vomit Forth) as their new vocalist.
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French heavy metal force Seven Metal Sins have officially released their debut album, Legacy Of Chaos, via Rockshots Records. Founded by former Manigance members Stéphane Lacoude and Patrick Soria, the band combines classic heavy metal roots with power metal intensity and speed metal energy. Backed by a lineup of experienced musicians, they deliver a collection … Continue reading Seven Metal Sins unleash heavy metal debut album ‘Legacy Of Chaos’

Later this month, the LA-based retro-pop auteur Debbii Dawson will release her new EP Where Have All The Good Men Gone? We’ve posted the title track, and it’s fucking awesome. Lots of people have been messing around with bouncy ’80s synth sounds in the past few years, but Dawson does it with a level of craft, vision, and personality that reminds me of Chappell Roan. You can hear a bit more of that in “Kool Aid,” the new single that she released today.

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US heavy rock outfit Spirit Mother have announced the release of their third studio album, Thistle, due out on 4th September 2026 via Sound Of Liberation Records. Written, self-recorded, and self-produced in the creaking attic of Armand and SJ Lance’s century-old cabin in the high desert of Burns, Oregon, the album captures the spirit of … Continue reading Spirit Mother announce new studio album ‘Thistle’

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Revocation are excited to announce that they will embark on the ’20 Years Of Torment’ tour in early September. Support on this North American trek will come from Defeated Sanity, Fuming Mouth and Weeping.
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Plus Drowning Pool, Finger Eleven, Silly Goose, The Bronx and more.

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The worlds of minor league baseball and aggressive groove metal collided in a spectacular display of hometown pride when Richmond icons Lamb of God completely took over CarMax Park. On Thursday, June 4, 2026, the global metal heavyweights stepped onto the diamond for the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ high-stakes matchup against the Erie SeaWolves, marking the stadium’s inaugural “Heavy Metal Night.”

The multi-Grammy-nominated band didn’t just sit in the luxury boxes—they orchestrated the entire game-day experience, from throwing out the ceremonial first pitch and hosting a massive fan meet-and-greet to melting faces from the pitcher’s mound with an unhinged, guitar-driven national anthem performance.

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Direct From the Mound: Shredding the Anthem & Singing the Classics

Lamb of God’s appearance at the newly constructed CarMax Park wasn’t a standard, phoned-in promotional stop. The band leaned heavily into the festive spirit of the Flying Squirrels’ first-ever Heavy Metal Night. The madness kicked off right before the first pitch when guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler marched out to the field with their signature rigs to deliver an intensely heavy, dual-guitar instrumental performance of the national anthem.

Following the ceremonial first pitch, the band moved over to The Backstop area of the concourse to host an exclusive, chaotic meet-and-greet with a sea of die-hard Virginia music lovers. The first 1,000 fans through the stadium gates were treated to a rare, limited-edition commemorative Lamb of God x Flying Squirrels poster, which the band members signed during the hour-long session.

The highlight of the evening came during the seventh-inning stretch. Rather than letting a traditional organ track fill the stadium air, frontman Randy Blythe and drummer Art Cruz took command of the stadium microphones, leading the entire baseball crowd in an unforgettable, raspy, and thoroughly energized rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.”

Fan-filmed footage capturing the entire event has already begun circulating online via the Dennis Justus channel on YouTube:

Riding High on the Global Success of Into Oblivion

This massive hometown celebration serves as a victory lap for the band following the release of their twelfth studio album, Into Oblivion, which arrived on March 13, 2026, via Epic and Century Media Records. The record has been heralded by critics and purists alike as a masterclass in modern aggression, landing the band dominant cover features on Metal Hammer and Kerrang!.

The mainstream press has been equally blown away. The Associated Press showcased the record in their weekly highlights, calling it “10 tracks of ferocity,” while SPIN praised the group for “channeling America’s unraveling into a ferocious new album.” Independent tastemakers like Brooklyn Vegan accurately pointed out that across these new tracks, “the band spends these 10 songs reminding the world that their reign as New Wave of American Heavy Metal giants is far from over.”

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The record is currently moving massive numbers across multiple physical formats. Collectors have been hunting down the special Into Oblivion CD package, which comes bundled with a limited-edition companion zine featuring original album art sketches, handwritten lyrical concepts, and raw, behind-the-scenes studio photography.

Production Secrets: Tracking the New Sonic Assault

Produced and mixed by the band’s long-time sonic architect Josh Wilbur, Into Oblivion was deliberately engineered across various geographic locations deeply tied to Lamb of God’s history and creative DNA:

• The RVA Foundation: All drum tracking was completed locally within Richmond, Virginia, anchoring the record’s rhythm section to their home soil.
• The Home Front: Guitar and bass tracking were executed entirely at Mark Morton’s private home studio.
• The Punk Rock Mecca: Vocalist Randy Blythe opted to track his searing vocal lines at the legendary Total Access studio in Redondo Beach, California. This facility is historically famous as the exact birthplace of seminal American hardcore punk records by Black Flag, Hüsker Dü, and the Descendents.

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FAQ: Lamb of God’s Ballpark Takeover & New Album

What did Lamb of God do at the Flying Squirrels game?

Lamb of God hosted a fan meet-and-greet, threw out the ceremonial first pitch, had guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler perform the national anthem, and saw Randy Blythe and Art Cruz lead the crowd in singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during the seventh inning.

Where is CarMax Park located?

CarMax Park is the newly opened ballpark located in Lamb of God’s hometown of Richmond, Virginia, serving as the home stadium for the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball team.

Who produced Lamb of God’s 2026 album Into Oblivion?

The album was produced and mixed by the band’s long-time studio collaborator, Josh Wilbur.

The Rise of Richmond’s Finest

Forming in the mid-1990s originally under the moniker Burn the Priest, Lamb of God redefined American metal at the turn of the millennium with their self-titled rebrand and the release of their 2000 debut New American Gospel. Driven by the blistering precision of their dual-guitar attack and Randy Blythe’s instantly recognizable, low-end vocal bark, they spearheaded the New Wave of American Heavy Metal movement.

Over a quarter-century into their career, their legacy remains bulletproof. They hold two RIAA gold certifications for their landmark major-label albums Ashes of the Wake (2004) and Sacrament (2006), alongside five Grammy Award nominations. The raw energy displayed at CarMax Park proves that despite their global stadium-level status, their bond with the River City underground remains unbroken.

Did you catch the dual-guitar shredding live at CarMax Park, or have you been blasting the raw punk-infused tracks off Into Oblivion on repeat? Drop a comment below and let us know your thoughts!

TL;DR Cheat Sheet

• Hometown Takeover: Richmond, Virginia’s native heavy metal sons Lamb of God staged a complete stadium takeover at the newly opened CarMax Park on June 4, 2026.
• Shredding the Anthem: Guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler delivered a crushing, dual-guitar rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner to kick off the night.
• Seventh-Inning Sludge: Frontman Randy Blythe and power-house drummer Art Cruz took over the mic during the seventh-inning stretch to lead the stadium in a massive sing-along.
• New Record Momentum: The ballpark appearance celebrates the wild success of their critically acclaimed twelfth studio album, Into Oblivion, which dropped this past March.

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Rico Nasty did not hold back on her great new single “Rituals,” but perhaps she should’ve held back her opinion on paleontology. In her recent appearance on the Zach Sang Show, the singer/rapper expressed her belief that dinosaurs are a “government marketing scheme.”

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