Lamb of God – ‘Ashes of the Wake’ CD

‘Ashes of the Wake’ is full of crushing riffs, blistering tempos, and bellowing vocals. It features a mix of thrash metal and groove metal, with elements of death metal, hardcore punk, and alternative metal thrown in for good measure. Tracks like ‘Now You’ve Got Something To Die For’, and ‘Laid to Rest’ show off the band’s signature sound, while ‘Omerta’ and ‘Blood Of The Scribe’ demonstrate their creative range.

Throughout the album, Lamb of God keep their sound heavy, technical, and energetic. From the opening track ‘Laid to Rest’ to the closing track ‘Remorse Is For The Dead’, ‘Ashes Of The Wake’ is an impressive display of the group’s songwriting prowess and musicianship.

For fans of metal, Ashes Of The Wake is essential listening. Its mix of styles is both ferocious and memorable, making it a classic of the genre.