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Omens

Lamb of God · 2022

41 min · 10 tracks · metalcore · groove metal

An aggressive blend of groove metal riffs and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of modern turmoil.

Why this album works

Best for
steady mid-tempo aggression introspective themes of turmoil focused listening in order
Context
Released on October 7, 2022, 'Omens' is Lamb of God's ninth studio album and marks their first release since the departure of longtime guitarist Mark Morton from their usual songwriting process. This album comes after a period of reflection following the pandemic and showcases a return to their heavier roots while evolving their sound.
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Omens is an album by Lamb of God, released in 2022. An aggressive blend of groove metal riffs and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of modern turmoil. 'Omens' debuted at number 17 on the Billboard 200 chart, highlighting its commercial success in an era where heavy music often struggles for mainstream attention. The album received positive reviews from outlets like Metal Hammer and Loudwire, praising its lyrical depth and musical intensity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Omens sound like?

An aggressive blend of groove metal riffs and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of modern turmoil. Rooted in metalcore and groove metal.

What makes Omens by Lamb of God notable?

'Omens' debuted at number 17 on the Billboard 200 chart, highlighting its commercial success in an era where heavy music often struggles for mainstream attention. The album received positive reviews from outlets like Metal Hammer and Loudwire, praising its lyrical depth and musical intensity. Released on October 7, 2022, 'Omens' is Lamb of God's ninth studio album and marks their first release since the departure of longtime guitarist Mark Morton from their usual songwriting process. This album comes after a period of reflection following the pandemic and showcases a return to their heavier roots while evolving their sound.

Who is Omens for?

Omens works well if you're into steady mid-tempo aggression, introspective themes of turmoil and focused listening in order.

How many songs are on Omens?

Omens has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·41:06

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

  • 1 Nevermore Standout 4:36
  • 2 Vanishing 4:49
  • 3 To the Grave 3:44
  • 4 Ditch 3:38
  • 5 Omens 3:48
  • 6 Gomorrah Standout 4:12
  • 7 Ill Designs 3:41
  • 8 Grayscale 4:00
  • 9 Denial Mechanism 2:38
  • 10 September Song Standout 6:00

Release Date

October 7, 2022

Genre

groove metal, metalcore

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

41 min 6 sec