About this album

Sound: "A relentless barrage of groove metal riffs layered with visceral lyrical themes and thunderous percussion."

Where they were

Released on February 23, 2009, 'Wrath' marked Lamb of God's sixth studio album and followed their critically acclaimed 'Sacrament' from 2006. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation in the metal scene, following a period of international touring that expanded their fanbase significantly. The album showcased their evolution while maintaining the aggressive sound that fans expected.

Why it matters

'Wrath' debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Lamb of God's status as a leading force in modern metal. The album received widespread critical acclaim for its raw energy and lyrical depth, influencing a new generation of metal bands and contributing to the resurgence of groove metal during the late 2000s.

Essential tracks

  • "Set to Fail" — This track exemplifies the album's mix of intricate rhythms and heavy riffs, representing Lamb of God's signature sound while addressing themes of disillusionment.
  • "Grace" — A standout ballad within the album, 'Grace' showcases the band's ability to balance aggression with melody, emphasizing emotional vulnerability.
  • "Reclamation" — 'Reclamation' serves as a powerful closer, encapsulating the overarching themes of struggle and resilience that permeate the album.

Release Date

February 23, 2009

Artist Origin

United States

Tracklist

  1. 1 The Passing 2:00
  2. 2 In Your Words 5:26
  3. 3 Set to Fail 3:48
  4. 4 Contractor 3:24
  5. 5 Fake Messiah 4:36
  6. 6 Grace 3:57
  7. 7 Broken Hands 3:55
  8. 8 Dead Seeds 3:43
  9. 9 Everything to Nothing 3:52
  10. 10 Choke Sermon 3:22
  11. 11 Reclamation 7:09
  12. 12 We Die Alone 4:39
  13. 13 Shoulder of Your God 5:55
  14. 14 The Passing - Bass Stem 2:07
  15. 15 The Passing - Drums Stem 2:07
  16. 16 The Passing - Guitar Stem 2:07
  17. 17 The Passing - Vocal Stem 2:07
  18. 18 In Your Words - Bass Stem 5:31
  19. 19 In Your Words - Drums Stem 5:31
  20. 20 In Your Words - Guitar Stem 5:31
  21. 21 In Your Words - Vocal Stem 5:31
  22. 22 Set to Fail - Bass Stem 3:54
  23. 23 Set to Fail - Drums Stem 3:54
  24. 24 Set to Fail - Guitar Stem 3:54
  25. 25 Set to Fail - Vocal Stem 3:54
  26. 26 Contractor - Bass Stem 3:31
  27. 27 Contractor - Drums Stem 3:31
  28. 28 Contractor - Guitar Stem 3:31
  29. 29 Contractor - Vocal Stem 3:31
  30. 30 Fake Messiah - Bass Stem 4:48
  31. 31 Fake Messiah - Drums Stem 4:48
  32. 32 Fake Messiah - Guitar Stem 4:48
  33. 33 Fake Messiah - Vocal Stem 4:48
  34. 34 Grace - Bass Stem 4:01
  35. 35 Grace - Drums Stem 4:01
  36. 36 Grace - Guitar Stem 4:01
  37. 37 Grace - Vocal Stem 4:01
  38. 38 Broken Hands - Bass Stem 4:08
  39. 39 Broken Hands - Drums Stem 4:08
  40. 40 Broken Hands - Guitar Stem 4:08
  41. 41 Broken Hands - Vocal Stem 4:08
  42. 42 Dead Seeds - Bass Stem 3:47
  43. 43 Dead Seeds - Drums Stem 3:47
  44. 44 Dead Seeds - Guitar Stem 3:47
  45. 45 Dead Seeds - Vocal Stem 3:47
  46. 46 Everything to Nothing - Bass Stem 3:55
  47. 47 Everything to Nothing - Drums Stem 3:55
  48. 48 Everything to Nothing - Guitar Stem 3:55
  49. 49 Everything to Nothing - Vocal Stem 3:55
  50. 50 Choke Sermon - Bass Stem 3:29
  51. 51 Choke Sermon - Drums Stem 3:29
  52. 52 Choke Sermon - Guitar Stem 3:29
  53. 53 Choke Sermon - Vocal Stem 3:29
  54. 54 Reclamation - Bass Stem 7:13
  55. 55 Reclamation - Drums Stem 7:13
  56. 56 Reclamation - Guitar Stem 7:13
  57. 57 Reclamation - Vocals Stem 7:13
  58. 58 We Die Alone - Bass Stem 4:49
  59. 59 We Die Alone - Drums Stem 4:49
  60. 60 We Die Alone - Guitar Stem 4:49
  61. 61 We Die Alone - Vocal Stem 4:49
  62. 62 Shoulder of Your God - Bass Stem 6:06
  63. 63 Shoulder of Your God - Drums Stem 6:06
  64. 64 Shoulder of Your God - Guitar Stem 6:06
  65. 65 Shoulder of Your God - Vocal Stem 6:06