Lamb of God 's New American Gospel debut featured a caustic yet lucid version of post-Pantera death metal, surprisingly effective songwriting, massive amounts of confidence for a brand new band, and, to be honest, a really annoying drum sound (rather like tightly skinned tin cans). Even though the latter point is certainly subject to opinion, at least the other two positive attributes can be partly explained by the group having already cut an earlier album while still going by the rather unsavory name of Burn the Priest. Which about catches everyone up to discuss the band's second effort as Lamb of God, 2003's equally impressive As the Palaces Burn. First off, gone is that out-of-whack percussive curiosity (thanks, boys!), but the band's knack for conjuring tasty riffs out of death metal's tired and weathered carcass remains intact, and it's pleasantly refreshing to discover something memorable and compelling about virtually every song. Among these, the excellent tandem of "Ruin" and the title track offer a powerful opening salvo, and additional highlights such as "11th Hour," "Boot Scraper," and the absolutely monstrous "Vigil" continually insert dark, distinctive melody lines within the heaviest of riffs. Further progress can be heard in vocalist Randy Blythe's performance, as he continues to shed his latent Anselmo-isms to strike a far more individual presence behind the mic. And still, for all of these positives, one can't help but feel in the end that there's still a wealth of untapped talent just beneath the surface here. If Lamb of God can maintain their momentum and actually figure it out, they may well find themselves at the top of America's heavy metal stack one day. [This version of the album includes a bonus DVD.] ~ Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music Guide
As the Palaces Burn (Bonus DVD)
06/08/2004
Videos from As the Palaces Burn (Bonus DVD)
All Music Guide Review
As the Palaces Burn (Bonus DVD) Track Listing
Credits of As the Palaces Burn (Bonus DVD)
- Louie Teran
- Mastering
- Devin Townsend
- Arranger, Producer
- Carl Lewis
- Assistant Engineer
- Shaun Thingvold
- Mixing
- Grant Rutledge
- Assistant Engineer
- Lamb of God
- Arranger, Producer, Mixing
- Dennis Solomon
- Assistant Engineer
- Daragh McDonagh
- Photography
- Dan Kearley
- Assistant Engineer
- Willie Adler
- Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm), Group Member
- Chris Adler
- Drums, Group Member
- Randy Blythe
- Vocals, Group Member
- John Campbell
- Bass, Group Member
- Mark Morton
- Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm), Group Member
- Chris Poland
- Guest Appearance
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