LAMB OF GOD vocalist Randy Blythe stopped his band mid-performance to help a young attendee who was having a seizure
At Knotfest Australia in Sydney, LAMB OF GOD‘s lead vocalist Randy Blythe displayed a moment of compassion and quick thinking. Mid-performance on March 23 at Centennial Park, Randy halted the band’s set upon noticing a fan experiencing an epileptic seizure.
“Everybody, be cool, please,” Randy can be heard saying in a video shared by Metal Roos. “Thank you. This dude’s having a seizure, so medical is on site. They’re trying to move him in a second. We appreciate your patience. The dude is having a seizure, so… Thank you for being cool, Sydney. Thank you for being cool. We appreciate it.”
Last August, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton shared a warning on social media about the band’s live performances that may trigger fans with PTSD and epilepsy.
“As a band, we have always strived to put on the best show possible for our fans,” he wrote on social media. “We know that tickets are not cheap and we do not take it lightly that you are spending money that you worked hard for to come see us play. As LAMB OF GOD has grown in popularity, we’ve invested more and more into our production. As of late, this has included pyro, flash bombs and concussion bombs.
“We are aware that many of our fans have served in the armed forces and that some unfortunately experience combat-related PTSD,” Morton continued. “The purpose of this post is to acknowledge you… and to give you a proper heads up so that you can at least be aware coming in that we will be using those effects. Strobe lights too, by the way.
“If you’re reading this and someone you know should know this before coming to the show, please spread the word. We love y’all… and want you to have a great time. Thanks for being with us.”
LAMB OF GOD are also set to hit the road this summer with MASTODON and KERRY KING for the co-headlining “Ashes Of Leviathan” tour.
The tour finds the two iconic bands join forces to celebrate the 20th anniversary of two seminal releases: LAMB OF GOD‘s biggest-selling album “Ashes Of The Wake” and MASTODON‘s acclaimed sophomore album “Leviathan”, which were both released on August 31, 2004. Both bands will perform their respective albums in full. Special guests KERRY KING and MALEVOLENCE will support throughout the tour, with UNEARTH on select dates.
Kicking off on July 19 in Grand Prairie, Texas at the Texas Trust CU Theatre, the North American arena and amphitheater run will take LAMB OF GOD and MASTODON through the U.S. and Canada, culminating on the exact 20th anniversary of each album on August 31 in Omaha, Nebraska at the Astro Amphitheater. The tour will notably make stops at iconic venues such as Denver, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Los Angeles, California’s Kia Forum. See below for full tour routing.
In addition, both bands will be supporting a charity of their choice throughout the tour, and fans will have the opportunity to opt-in to donate at check out when buying their tickets.
LAMB OF GOD will support the Living The Dream Foundation, which makes dreams come true for music fans living with life threatening illnesses. Dream Days include hanging out onstage, backstage, and special meet and greets with their favorite bands and artists.
MASTODON will support the Hirshberg Foundation For Pancreatic Cancer Research. After their manager Nick John tragically passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2018, MASTODON partnered with the organization and has raised nearly $60,000 to fight the disease and support researchers and patients around the globe. The Hirshberg Foundation For Pancreatic Cancer Research is focused on finding a cure for pancreatic cancer, and empowering patients and families whose lives are touched by this disease. Founded in 1997, the Hirshberg Foundation funds groundbreaking scientific research, provides patient education and support, and sustains hope that this cancer will be eradicated once and for all.
“Ashes Of The Wake”, which came out via Epic, was officially certified gold in February 2016 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales in excess of a 500,000 copies.
“Ashes Of The Wake” was reissued as a DualDisc edition in March 2005. One side of the “Ashes” DualDisc featured the regular album, while the other was a DVD featuring the entire album in enhanced LPCM Stereo, plus bonus features.
“Leviathan”, released on Relapse Records, was MASTODON‘s first concept album, loosely based on the 1851 novel “Moby-Dick” by Herman Melville. Three magazines named the LP “Album Of The Year” in 2004: Revolver, Kerrang! and Terrorizer. In 2009 and 2015, MetalSucks named “Leviathan” the best metal album of the 21st century. “Leviathan” was also released with an audio DVD in a limited-edition set with a black-and-gold slipcase.
“Ashes Of Leviathan” tour dates:
Jul. 19 – Grand Prairie, TX @ Texas Trust CU Theatre
Jul. 20 – Austin, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Jul 21 – Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
Jul. 23 – Jacksonville, FL @ Daily’s Place
Jul. 24 – Orlando, FL @ Orlando Amphitheater
Jul. 25 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Jul. 27 – Raleigh, NC @ The Red Hat Amphitheater
Jul. 28 – Richmond, VA @ Virgin Credit Union LIVE!
Jul. 30 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
Jul. 31 – London, ON @ Budweiser Gardens
Aug. 01 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
Aug. 03 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
Aug. 04 – Manchester, NH @ SNHU Arena
Aug. 06 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater
Aug. 08 – Reading, PA @ Santander Arena **
Aug. 09 – Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion **
Aug. 10 – Sterling Heights, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre @ Freedom Hill **
Aug. 13 – Moorhead, MN @ Bluestem Center For The Arts Amphitheater
Aug. 15 – Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome
Aug. 16 – Penticton, BC @ South Okanagan Events Centre
Aug. 17 – Kent, WA @ accesso ShoWare Center
Aug. 18 – Portland, OR @ Theatre of the Clouds
Aug. 21 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
Aug. 23 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Aug. 24 – Rio Rancho NM @ Rio Rancho Events Center
Aug. 25 – El Paso, TX @ El Paso County Coliseum
Aug. 27 – Magna, UT @ The Great Saltair
Aug. 29 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Aug. 31 – Omaha, NE @ The Astro Amphitheater
**No MALEVOLENCE; support from KERRY KING and UNEARTH
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