LAMB OF GOD – Debut New Song “Checkmate”

LAMB OF GOD have officially released their new single “Checkmate“, the first to be unleashed from their forthcoming self-titled new album. A music video for the track can be checked out above. That record marks the band’s first with their drummer Art Cruz, who replaced Chris Adler last year.

Speaking of this new song, the band’s guitarist Mark Morton commented:

“‘Checkmate‘ brings together all the components of the Lamb Of God sound that we’ve been developing over the last two decades, but with the ambition and ferocity that comes with the start of a new chapter for our band. Re-energized and reignited, this is Lamb Of God 2020. We’ve never been more excited.”

Pre-orders for the album are available now at this location with a May 08th release date set via Epic Records. In addition to revealing the new album, the band will also be playing a special show at the House Of Vans in Chicago, IL on February 14th. Fans can RSVP to attend the show via houseofvans.com starting at 12pm noon CST on Thursday, February 06th.

The confirmed track listing for the album runs as follows:

01 – “Memento Mori”
02 – “Checkmate”
03 – “Gears”
04 – “Reality Bath”
05 – “New Colossal Hate”
06 – “Resurrection Man”
07 – “Poison Dream” (feat . Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed)
08 – “Routes” (feat. Chuck Billy of Testament)
09 – “Bloodshot Eyes”
10 – “On The Hook”