Lamb Of God - 'Sepsis'
Metal titans Lamb of God return for the first time since 2022 with genre-blending powerhouse single “Sepsis”.
The irreverent and maniacal kings of noise have returned for the first time since 2022 to debut a brand new spine-twisting single that brings the band back from the grave and raring to go for their Bloodstock 2026 headline set. Sepsis is a battle of new and old guard, drawing influence from early nu metal like Deftones and Slipknot and injecting a vile and aggressive thrash metal twist that repeatedly beats you over the skull with sheer groove. Sepsis is a true return to form for the band, pulling from the band's collective soul to create something truly impactful and savage. opening on a stone-cold wall of noise, the track immediately lays the foundations for an atmosphere of brutality and fantastic musical craftsmanship. The mix of dissonance in the guitar section, combined with the erratic and harsh bassline, adds a sense of terror to the fold that shines under the combination of genres and allows the band to express their vicious talent.
The dynamic shift in tone is the standout in this track as it displays the sheer amount of strings that Lamb of god have in their bow. To be able to transition from a panicked and hollow-sounding, almost knocked-loose-esque sound into a seething and powerful thrash metal drum beat is something that most bands would shy away from out of lack of ingenuity; however, Lamb of god have used this to show once again how they can stand out for the crowd. This band does not need to cement their place as legends of not only their time period, but modern metal, yet this track has done exactly that, proving time and time again that you cannot kill the metal.
Lamb of god are no strangers to showing up and kicking ass, and I can only imagine that their future slated live shows are going to do exactly that. If the new song is leading up to any future release, then the audience is certainly going to be treated to some savagery at their upcoming concerts, and one can only hope that this eventually leads to a tour behind a future album. Regardless of what the future holds for them, I am undoubtedly excited to see what direction the genre will shift in when they make their triumphant return.
Words by Josh Pook
