Lamb of God Releases New 'Blunt Force Blues' Track

Song is part of band's upcoming 'Into Oblivion' album

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Lamb of God has released a new song called 'Blunt Force Blues' from their upcoming album 'Into Oblivion'. The track hearkens back to the band's origins in the metal scene of Richmond, Virginia, with frontman Randy Blythe noting they learned to play by watching and hanging out with other local bands.

Why it matters

Lamb of God is one of the most influential American heavy metal bands of the 21st century, helping define the modern groove metal sound. The release of a new song from their upcoming album is significant for metal fans and the broader music industry.

The details

The song 'Blunt Force Blues' is part of Lamb of God's forthcoming album 'Into Oblivion', which is the follow-up to their 2022 release 'Omens'. The album is set to drop on March 13 and also includes previously released tracks 'Sepsis', 'Parasocial Christ' and the title track. Lamb of God will launch a U.S. tour in support of the new album starting on March 17 in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

  • Lamb of God released the song 'Blunt Force Blues' on February 27, 2026.
  • The album 'Into Oblivion' is scheduled for release on March 13, 2026.
  • Lamb of God will kick off their U.S. tour in support of 'Into Oblivion' on March 17, 2026 in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

The players

Lamb of God

An American heavy metal band formed in Richmond, Virginia in 1990 and known for their influential contributions to the groove metal genre.

Randy Blythe

The lead vocalist of Lamb of God, known for his distinctive growling vocal style.

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What they’re saying

“We learned how to play by watching and hanging out with other local dudes. That's what we aspired to do – keep up with good local bands. They were just as much of an influence on us as any of the bigger bands from different cities.”

— Randy Blythe, Frontman

What’s next

Lamb of God will launch a U.S. tour in support of the 'Into Oblivion' album on March 17, 2026 in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

The takeaway

Lamb of God's new song 'Blunt Force Blues' and upcoming album 'Into Oblivion' showcase the band's continued evolution while staying true to their metal roots in the Richmond, Virginia scene that helped shape their sound.