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“Regrettably, we have to announce that the release date for our upcoming self-titled album is being moved five weeks, to June 19," the band say in a statement. "We're in extraordinary times due to the current global reality and the delay of shipments of all-but essential goods needed in the fight against COVID-19. After talks with our labels, there is no other option than to delay the release so that fans who pre-ordered the album can receive the record they paid for.
"We appreciate your patience during these times – a global pandemic is not something people in the music industry usually take into account when scheduling album releases, but as you know, this thing has affected everyone across the board, and we are no exception," they continue, adding that a brand-new song, New Colossal Hate, will be coming out this Thursday, April 23.
Lamb Of God also plan "to release a fourth song from the album before the full album is released in June".
"Thank you for your understanding," they add. "Wash your damn hands, let us know what you think of the new tunes, and see you on the road sometime!”
In the meantime, blast Memento Mori – the opening song from Lamb Of God's new self-titled album: