Lamb of God is returning to Manila.
More like, we’re talking about those American metal noiseniks who’s scheduled to crank up their amps at the World Trade Center Tent on March 6.
The best
Who cares? You should! Because Lamb of God happens to be one of the best thrash metal bands on the planet. Think Metallica but louder, harder and more melodic.
They are so singular that a new term, groove metal, has been concocted to separate them from the rest of the heavy metal herd.
It’s also their second coming hereabouts and they’ve got their own trail of controversies that only served to up their cachet.
Controversies
1. They’ve been barred from playing at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles when the church that owns the venue learned the band’s previous name was Burn The Priest.
2. Mike Brosnan, the founder of the band’s record label Legion Records was killed by a drunk driver as he was crossing the street in Philadelphia. Ironically, the band’s 2004 live album was entitled “Killadelphia.”
3. In 2013, Malaysia’s Department of Islamic Development refused to issue permit for a Lamb of God performance at a concert hall in Kuala Lumpur contending that the band's work could infringe on religious sensitivities and cultural values.
4. They’ve been accused of being racist and sexist when they released a T-shirt depicting a pilgrim holding a female Native American at gunpoint for her Thanksgiving dinner.
5. Vocalist Randy Blythe was arrested by Czech police in 2010 on charges of committing intentional bodily harm when a 19-year-old fan climbed onto the stage with him. The teen fell, hit his head on the floor and later died of the injury. He was found morally responsible for the teen’s death but not criminally liable.
Lamb of God live in Manila happens on March 6, Friday, at the World Trade Center Tent, Gil Puyat Ave. Extension corner Diosdado Macapagal Blvd., Pasay City. Tickets at P3620 and 1860 are available at all SM Tickets outlets and online. Doors open at 6, show starts at 9 pm.
For special perks and freebies, get the PULP Royalty Package. Email royalty@pulpliveworld.com or contact the PULP Royalty hotline at +632 727 4957. Visit the Pulp Live World website for more information about the show.
By Tony Maghirang | Yahoo Southeast Asia Newsroom
