What makes Laid to Rest by Lamb of God notable?

'Laid to Rest' became a defining anthem for the metalcore genre, receiving critical acclaim and helping the band secure a spot on major festival lineups. Its influence extended into the mainstream, with its music video gaining significant airplay and contributing to a growing fanbase, as well as featuring prominently in various publications' best-of lists. Released in January 2004, 'Laid to Rest' marked a pivotal moment for Lamb of God as they were transitioning from their earlier work to mainstream recognition. This track was part of their album 'Ashes of the Wake', which solidified their presence in the metal scene following the breakout success of their previous album, 'Ashes of the Wake', released later that year.

How many songs are on Laid to Rest?

Laid to Rest has 2 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.

Laid to Rest

Lamb of God · 2004

7 min · 2 tracks · metalcore

Relentless grooves and aggressive riffs collide with raw vocals, creating a powerful sonic assault that defines modern metalcore.

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Laid to Rest (album version) — This title track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its ferocious energy and intricate guitar work, setting a benchmark for future metalcore bands.
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Laid to Rest (clean version) — The clean version showcases the band's ability to adapt their sound for broader audiences while maintaining intensity, highlighting lyrical depth even without explicit content.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single presents a solid metalcore track but lacks depth due to its limited content.

What we noticed

The single features two versions of the same track, with the clean version removing explicit content while maintaining the original's intensity.
Both versions showcase aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, characteristic of metalcore, with a focus on dynamic shifts between verses and choruses.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Laid to Rest (clean version) 3:55
2 Laid to Rest (album version) 3:53

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Ashes of the Wake

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As the Palaces Burn

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