Hopes were dashed later that year when the remainder of the bands tour was cancelled in mid-2012 and activity curbed to within United States borders up until June this year. In fulfilling an old promise, Lamb of God are finally on the road and catching up on a major back log of shows across the globe.
The great news for South Africa is that two dates have been squeezed into the bands cram-packed touring schedule for early 2014.
"With only two dates available, we'll be touring them to Cape Town and Johannesburg,"
said Dawid Fourie of RAM Touring, "and we're expecting that by playing
those two cities, the maximum number of fans will get an opportunity to
begin planning early for a trip to one of the larger centres."
Lamb of God, from the State of Virginia in the USA, were formed in 1990 with current members John Campbell on bass, Mark Morton on Guitar, and the legendary Chris Adler on Drums.
Vocalist Randy Blythe joined in 1995 and drummer Chris's brother Willie Adler replaced Abe Spear on guitar in 1999, resulting in the current line-up which spans more than a decade; and introducing the electrifying chemistry which has launched a successful career for the band we see today.
Lamb of God will melt faces on Friday 24 January in Cape Town, and Saturday 25 January in Johannesburg.
Tickets via www.computicket.co.za, or from any Computicket outlet nationwide. General standing is available at R450 and for Golden Circle, only R550.
Cape Town Venue:
The Hillcrest Quarry outside Durbanville is a mere 30 minute drive from Cape Town CBD (traffic depending) and can be found on the M13 (Tygervalley Road) which bridges the Tygervalley Hills between Durbanville and Parklands (Table View). Safe and secure parking will be available +/- 0.9km from the grounds, where attendees will be required to park & walk.
A shuttle service will be available at R5 per single trip for any special-needs patrons or for those who just don't feel like walking.
Johannesburg Venue:
The
Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec (Hall 8) is situated just to the
South-West of the city CBD on the Corner of Rand Show and Nasrec Roads,
directly adjacent to the iconic "Soccer City" National Stadium.
The best approaches from the directions ofPretoria, Sandton, OR Tambo Airtport, and Bloemfontein are all well detailed on the venues website here:
The best approaches from the directions ofPretoria, Sandton, OR Tambo Airtport, and Bloemfontein are all well detailed on the venues website here:
Facilities at both venues include: Well-stocked bars (no alcohol served to u18s), Food Stalls, Security, Medics & kick ass production.
Regretfully, no under 16's will be allowed, and under 18's will only be admissible if accompanied by adult (21+) supervision and their ID documents.
The opening acts for both shows are: Mind Assault & The Drift.
Lamb of God Social Media:
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Lambofgodband
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lambofgod
RAMtouring Social Media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RAMTouringSA
Website: www.ramtouring.co.za
Twitter: @RAMtouring
MK Ondergrond chatted to LOG bassist John Campbell at Wacken in Germany about getting banned and the upcoming SA Tour:
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