Album Review: Lamb of God – Into Oblivion (Century Media / Epic Records)

Iconic groove metal band Lamb of God will release their highly anticipated new album, ‘Into Oblivion’ on March 13th, 2026, via Century Media & Epic Records.

On the one hand, Into Oblivion can be called the most quintessential Lamb of God record in some time. An album that embodies everything great about them, how they have literally nothing to prove, and can easily deliver passion-fuelled, riff-laden, aggressive track after track. Yet, on the other hand, the fact that they have nothing left to prove means they can experiment and this album does feature some surprising moments. Not loads, mind you, and it’s fair to say that their overall creative process for this album seems to have been built around keeping it simple.

That’s not an insult though, far from it. As the title track opens things in charmingly recognisable Lamb of God fashion. It’s groovy, heavy, and intense, and has the band turning the years back to sound more energised than ever. The first of many tracks that encourage head banging and a bit of carnage in the pit when played live.

It’s not just the fact that a track like that or tracks like Parasocial Christ, Sepsis, and The Killing Floor are savage, it’s the fact that these tracks sound so refined and focused. I wouldn’t call myself a big Lamb of God fan, but I know their work and I know what sounds good and this stuff is sounding really good. Uncomplicated, but music that goes hard, has plenty of groove, and makes a strong point. Which is what all the best Lamb of God tracks are capable of.

Fan pleasing? No question, but not necessarily on purpose. It’s just Lamb of God being Lamb of God, locked in and freaking loaded with some bangers.

How about El Vacío though? This is one of those surprising moments I mentioned before. Moody, melodic, featuring clean vocals, a bit of crooning, and powering up impressively in the chorus for a bit more of a heavy bite. A side to Lamb of God we really don’t hear enough of and proving the point that they really are doing what the hell they want here. I’m fascinated to see this one played live.

It’s back to more familiar and ‘safe’ territory with St Catherine’s Wheel and Blunt Force Blues. Throwback efforts that will satisfy the hunger for relentless and unyielding groove metal that is downright anthemic.

What more do I need to say? This is Lamb of God so it should go without saying that any new release is worth a listen, but when the listener can be assured that it is an on-form Lamb of God delivering things, then it’s a must-listen. Case in point, a punchy head-batterer in the form of Bully, a sharpened jab to the eyes and ears courtesy of A Thousand Years. Before, we get a grin-inducing slice of classic speed and groove, Lamb of God style. I sure had fun, and so will you.

Lamb of God – Into Oblivion Track Listing:

1. Into Oblivion
2. Parasocial Christ
3. Sepsis
4. The Killing Floor
5. El Vacío
6. St Catherine’s Wheel
7. Blunt Force Blues
8. Bully
9. A Thousand Years
10. Devise/Destroy

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