LAMB OF GOD have unleashed "Blunt Force Blues," the latest single from their forthcoming twelfth studio album "Into Oblivion," due March 13 via Epic Records. The track reaches back to the band's Richmond, Virginia origins and the local music community that shaped them into one of the most formidable forces in American heavy metal over the past two-and-a-half decades.
Frontman Randy Blythe, whose lyrical and vocal evolution has been one of the band's defining narratives, offered a reflective perspective on the song's genesis: "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." The quote captures the blue-collar, community-driven ethos that has always underpinned LAMB OF GOD's identity, even as they grew from a local Richmond act called BURN THE PRIEST into one of the biggest metal bands on the planet.
The single features a guest appearance from Tyler Beam of THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE, adding a fresh vocal dynamic to the track's crushing groove. The collaboration signals LAMB OF GOD's willingness to engage with younger generations of heavy music while staying true to their own sonic identity. The pairing of Blythe's distinctive bark with Beam's aggressive vocal approach creates an intense duality that amplifies the song's emotional impact.
"Blunt Force Blues" serves as the final preview before "Into Oblivion" drops next month, and it rounds out a pre-release campaign that has positioned the album as one of the most anticipated heavy releases of early 2026. Guitarist Mark Morton and Willie Adler continue to deliver the kind of razor-sharp, interlocking riff architecture that has defined LAMB OF GOD's sound since their breakthrough, while drummer Art Cruz — who joined the band in 2019 — has fully integrated into the rhythmic machinery, providing the thunderous backbone that this music demands.
The album arrives just four days before the band's massive North American tour kicks off on March 17, with support from KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, and SANGUISUGABOGG — a stacked lineup that promises some of the heaviest touring of the year.