LAMB OF GOD has just unleashed the official studio version of their cover of BLACK SABBATH’s iconic track “Children of the Grave.”
The Richmond, Virginia metal juggernauts first debuted their take on the 1971 classic live on July 5 during the star-studded celebration held at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK—BLACK SABBATH’s hometown. The once-in-a-lifetime event served as a final farewell to Ozzy Osbourne and the original SABBATH lineup, with performances from METALLICA, GUNS N’ ROSES, TOOL, MASTODON, and more.
“LAMB OF GOD being invited to perform with BLACK SABBATH at their final show is one of the greatest honors of our career,” said guitarist Mark Morton. “As an offering to the celebration, we’ve recorded our take on their classic ‘Children of the Grave,’ a protest song with lyrics that are as relevant today as they were in 1971 when the original was released.”
Morton continued, “BLACK SABBATH invented heavy metal and in doing so, they changed the world. This genre that they created brings immeasurable joy to fans all over the world. We are so grateful to have the heavy metal community to call our home, and so grateful to Black Sabbath for the gift of their music that they’ve given to all of us.”
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