Lamb Of God explains logo change on “Into Oblivion” album
e noise with a smirk:
‘If the worst thing they have to say about the record is that they don’t like the logo, then we’re in great shape.’
It’s a fair point, Lamb of God isn’t one to shy away from controversy, and focusing the discussion on aesthetics rather than the music itself seems like a strategic choice.
Even the band saw the backlash coming
Vocalist Randy Blythe had already hinted at the need for a change, poking fun at the old design earlier this year:
‘Our logo, to be honest, needed changing,’ he said. ‘Had we known years ago that it would end up looking like a falafel restaurant menu, we would have gone a different direction.’
Despite the visual shift, Lamb of God’s sound remains true to their roots in their latest album, ‘Into Oblivion’. Produced by Josh Wilbur, the record draws from the band’s origins in locations like Richmond and California’s Total Access studio, according to Blabbermouth.
Although the logo may have a cleaner look, the band’s intensity and purpose remain unchanged. The strong reaction to the change shows that their audience is still engaged and paying attention.
Lamb Of God’s ‘Into Oblivion’ track list includes:
– Into Oblivion
– Parasocial Christ
– Sepsis
– The Killing Floor
– El Vacío
– St. Catherine’s Wheel
– Blunt Force Blues
– Bully
– A Thousand Years
– Devise/Destroy
Fans can listen to the album here.
Despite the mixed reviews of their new logo, Lamb of God stands behind their decision. With a history of pushing boundaries and inciting strong reactions, the band isn’t afraid to take risks, even if it means facing backlash.
In the end, as Morton aptly puts it, ‘If the worst thing they have to say about the record is that they don’t like the logo, then we’re in great shape.’ And with the release of ‘Into Oblivion’, it’s clear that Lamb of God’s legacy of powerful music continues, regardless of the logo controversy that surrounds it.