The music video sees a man falling asleep while the news is still on, and being haunted by an army of demon zombies. The Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe said he came up with this concept many months ago and described it as a reminder not to be consumed by the omnipresent electronic devices.

“While these devices can be useful tools, and it is important to stay informed, it is equally important to remain engaged with the real, physical world we live in, not just digitally filtered representations of reality,” said Blythe in a statement.

Lamb of God’s new album will be released on May 8th, and it will be their first studio album of all-new material since 2015. It will also be their first album with Art Cruz, who replaced the band’s original drummer Chris Adler.

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Morton covered “Black” with vocalist Mark Morales, known for his work with American heavy metal band Sons of Texas. Hear the track and watch the video below.

“The early 90s was such an important and vibrant time for rock music in general, and I feel like “Black” is one of the great songs from that era,” said Morton in a statement published alongside the clip. “Our approach in covering it was to present a super stripped-down version, sticking to the essence of the song.  It’s got a very lonely feel to it and Mark Morales delivered an absolutely incredible vocal performance.”

Mark Morton debut solo album, titled Anesthetic, was released in early 2019. The release was well-received by critics and fans, although it didn’t make a commercial splash. Morton collaborated with several artists on the record including, Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge, Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix, Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy, and the late Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington.

Anesthetic was followed by Ether, which dropped on 17th January. According to Morton, the EP was inspired by acoustic sets he recently played and supposed to reflect his “more mellow vibe.”

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This will be the first album the band releases after former drummer and band founder Chris Adler’s parting. Adler’s position is filled by Art Cruz who replaced him on tours occasionally over the years. Former bands of Cruz are Prong and Winds of Plague.

Adler did not join the band’s 2018 tour due to physical and occupational therapy he was undergoing following a motorcycle accident in 2017. Last July, Adler has officially left the band. However, he denied rumors that health problems were the reason for it and cited creative differences as the real reason.

Since their 2015 album, the band released an EP, The Duke, and a covers album, Legion: XX under their original name Burn the Priest. This album contained covers for bands as Ministry, Melvins, and Bad Brains.

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Alder had been performing with his bandmates since 1994. In July, 25 years after the band originally got together under the name “Burn the Priest,” Alder revealed that he would be leaving the band for good. The band’s touring drummer, Art Cruz, has since taken over.

Now, after three months of silence, Alder has taken to Facebook to share his reasons for leaving.

“Allow me to start with a relative concept of understanding,” he wrote. “We all gave our lives to this, 26 years is not flippant. Each one of us sacrificed and lost much on a personal level to live the dream we had when we were kids. I will always love each member of the band for believing in me and agreeing to take on the world.”

He added: “We managed to find some love in the machine, but in turn it took things that cannot be recovered. I did not leave the dream. I did not make the decision to leave my life’s work. The truth is that, I am unwilling to paint by numbers.”

Elsewhere in the post, Alder debunked rumors that he had left the band due to health reasons. He clarified: “Many have asked about a motorbike accident I had in Thailand in 2017. It’s true that it was not pretty, but I’ve been well since August of 2018. Thank you for your concerns.”

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Adler has worked with countless other bands over the years, including Megadeth. That didn’t stop him from serving as Lamb of God’s drummer from the very formation of the band, and that’s why it’s so hard to see him go.

“We’re very proud of everything this band has accomplished over the last two decades. We would like to thank Chris Adler for his contributions over the years and wish him the best in his future endeavors,” reads band’s official statement.

Adler will be replaced by Art Cruz, who previously worked with metal bands Prong and Winds of Plague, before joining Lamb of God during their latest tour.

“We’d like to officially welcome Art Cruz, who has been playing drums with us on tour for the last year, as the new drummer of Lamb of God. Art will be joining us in the studio as we begin pre-production and recording of a new album.”

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Morton did an in-depth interview with “Metal Insider” and talked about everything from his solo projects to collaboration with the late Chester Bennington. His band Lamb of God also came up, and Morton used this opportunity to share an important updated about their upcoming album.

“We’ve got a bunch of new material we’ve been working on. We’re not completed writing but we’re pretty far along into the writing process. We’ve been making demos and what we call pre-production for the new album,” revealed Morton.

Lamb of God’s latest album Legion: XX came out in 2018, but it was nothing like their previous records. It featured a series of metal covers, and the band released it under their original name Burn the Priest.

The post Lamb of God Working on Their 10th Studio Album appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

“Our inauspicious beginnings somehow grew into something none of us had ever even imagined possible, let alone aspired to. However, this is the story of Burn the Priest,” said guitarist Mark Morton in a statement. “The songs we chose to cover on this album reflect that story. They are touchstones from that point in time. The inspiration we gleaned from these bands and these songs carries through our work and our creative pursuits, even to this day. Many thanks to these bands for lighting our fire and endless gratitude to our fans around the world for keeping it lit.”

The band also revealed the first single from the album, cover of Accused’s “Inherit the Earth.”

“I’ve been an Accused fan since I was 14 when they were on the Thrasher Skate Rock Volume 3 compilation with C.O.C. and all these amazing crossover bands. Their singer Blaine Cook was a huge influence on me vocally,” said signer Randy Blythe.

The band will embark on a tour this summer under the name Lamb of God, playing as a support act on Slayer’s farewell tour.

You can check out the full Legion: XX track list below.

1. “Inherit The Earth” (originally performed by The Accused)
2. “Honey Bucket” (originally performed by Melvins)
3. “Kerosene” (originally performed by Big Black)
4. “Kill Yourself” (originally performed by S.O.D.)
5. “I Against I” (originally performed by Bad Brains)
6. “Axis Rot” (originally performed by Sliang Laos)
7. “Jesus Built My Hotrod” (originally performed by Ministry)
8. “One Voice” (originally performed by Agnostic Front)
9. “Dine Alone” (originally performed by Quicksand)
10. “We Gotta Know” (originally performed by Cro-Mags)

The post Lamb of God Will Become Burn the Priest for their Upcoming Covers Album appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

The music video sees a man falling asleep while the news is still on, and being haunted by an army of demon zombies. The Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe said he came up with this concept many months ago and described it as a reminder not to be consumed by the omnipresent electronic devices.

“While these devices can be useful tools, and it is important to stay informed, it is equally important to remain engaged with the real, physical world we live in, not just digitally filtered representations of reality,” said Blythe in a statement.

Lamb of God’s new album will be released on May 8th, and it will be their first studio album of all-new material since 2015. It will also be their first album with Art Cruz, who replaced the band’s original drummer Chris Adler.

The post Lamb of God Shares Music Video for “Memento Mori” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Morton covered “Black” with vocalist Mark Morales, known for his work with American heavy metal band Sons of Texas. Hear the track and watch the video below.

“The early 90s was such an important and vibrant time for rock music in general, and I feel like “Black” is one of the great songs from that era,” said Morton in a statement published alongside the clip. “Our approach in covering it was to present a super stripped-down version, sticking to the essence of the song.  It’s got a very lonely feel to it and Mark Morales delivered an absolutely incredible vocal performance.”

Mark Morton debut solo album, titled Anesthetic, was released in early 2019. The release was well-received by critics and fans, although it didn’t make a commercial splash. Morton collaborated with several artists on the record including, Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge, Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix, Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy, and the late Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington.

Anesthetic was followed by Ether, which dropped on 17th January. According to Morton, the EP was inspired by acoustic sets he recently played and supposed to reflect his “more mellow vibe.”

The post Lamb Of God’s Mark Morton Shares Music Video for Pearl Jam Cover appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

This will be the first album the band releases after former drummer and band founder Chris Adler’s parting. Adler’s position is filled by Art Cruz who replaced him on tours occasionally over the years. Former bands of Cruz are Prong and Winds of Plague.

Adler did not join the band’s 2018 tour due to physical and occupational therapy he was undergoing following a motorcycle accident in 2017. Last July, Adler has officially left the band. However, he denied rumors that health problems were the reason for it and cited creative differences as the real reason.

Since their 2015 album, the band released an EP, The Duke, and a covers album, Legion: XX under their original name Burn the Priest. This album contained covers for bands as Ministry, Melvins, and Bad Brains.

The post Lamb of God Teases New Album, First Without Drummer Chris Adler appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Alder had been performing with his bandmates since 1994. In July, 25 years after the band originally got together under the name “Burn the Priest,” Alder revealed that he would be leaving the band for good. The band’s touring drummer, Art Cruz, has since taken over.

Now, after three months of silence, Alder has taken to Facebook to share his reasons for leaving.

“Allow me to start with a relative concept of understanding,” he wrote. “We all gave our lives to this, 26 years is not flippant. Each one of us sacrificed and lost much on a personal level to live the dream we had when we were kids. I will always love each member of the band for believing in me and agreeing to take on the world.”

He added: “We managed to find some love in the machine, but in turn it took things that cannot be recovered. I did not leave the dream. I did not make the decision to leave my life’s work. The truth is that, I am unwilling to paint by numbers.”

Elsewhere in the post, Alder debunked rumors that he had left the band due to health reasons. He clarified: “Many have asked about a motorbike accident I had in Thailand in 2017. It’s true that it was not pretty, but I’ve been well since August of 2018. Thank you for your concerns.”

The post Lamb of God’s Chris Alder Shares His Reasons For Leaving the Band appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Adler has worked with countless other bands over the years, including Megadeth. That didn’t stop him from serving as Lamb of God’s drummer from the very formation of the band, and that’s why it’s so hard to see him go.

“We’re very proud of everything this band has accomplished over the last two decades. We would like to thank Chris Adler for his contributions over the years and wish him the best in his future endeavors,” reads band’s official statement.

Adler will be replaced by Art Cruz, who previously worked with metal bands Prong and Winds of Plague, before joining Lamb of God during their latest tour.

“We’d like to officially welcome Art Cruz, who has been playing drums with us on tour for the last year, as the new drummer of Lamb of God. Art will be joining us in the studio as we begin pre-production and recording of a new album.”

The post Lamb of God Drummer Chris Adler Announces His Departure appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Morton did an in-depth interview with “Metal Insider” and talked about everything from his solo projects to collaboration with the late Chester Bennington. His band Lamb of God also came up, and Morton used this opportunity to share an important updated about their upcoming album.

“We’ve got a bunch of new material we’ve been working on. We’re not completed writing but we’re pretty far along into the writing process. We’ve been making demos and what we call pre-production for the new album,” revealed Morton.

Lamb of God’s latest album Legion: XX came out in 2018, but it was nothing like their previous records. It featured a series of metal covers, and the band released it under their original name Burn the Priest.

The post Lamb of God Working on Their 10th Studio Album appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

“Our inauspicious beginnings somehow grew into something none of us had ever even imagined possible, let alone aspired to. However, this is the story of Burn the Priest,” said guitarist Mark Morton in a statement. “The songs we chose to cover on this album reflect that story. They are touchstones from that point in time. The inspiration we gleaned from these bands and these songs carries through our work and our creative pursuits, even to this day. Many thanks to these bands for lighting our fire and endless gratitude to our fans around the world for keeping it lit.”

The band also revealed the first single from the album, cover of Accused’s “Inherit the Earth.”

“I’ve been an Accused fan since I was 14 when they were on the Thrasher Skate Rock Volume 3 compilation with C.O.C. and all these amazing crossover bands. Their singer Blaine Cook was a huge influence on me vocally,” said signer Randy Blythe.

The band will embark on a tour this summer under the name Lamb of God, playing as a support act on Slayer’s farewell tour.

You can check out the full Legion: XX track list below.

1. “Inherit The Earth” (originally performed by The Accused)
2. “Honey Bucket” (originally performed by Melvins)
3. “Kerosene” (originally performed by Big Black)
4. “Kill Yourself” (originally performed by S.O.D.)
5. “I Against I” (originally performed by Bad Brains)
6. “Axis Rot” (originally performed by Sliang Laos)
7. “Jesus Built My Hotrod” (originally performed by Ministry)
8. “One Voice” (originally performed by Agnostic Front)
9. “Dine Alone” (originally performed by Quicksand)
10. “We Gotta Know” (originally performed by Cro-Mags)

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