Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blythe on VA This Morning 07/17/15

[@BenjyPortnoy]

It's rare you see an intelligent musician be interviewed by an intelligent reporter and have an intelligent conversation. Well done.

[@tomspencer7307]

I would think most metal musicians are relatively intelligent, because some of the songs they write are so complex it needs a certain understanding of mathematics. However often the drugs, alcohol and egos distort that

[@hartron07]

@Dutch van der Linde Tool uses math to write some of their songs

[@somethingsomething9008]

I'm a metalheads but your comment is fucking pretentious learning how to play complex music isnt some math problem lol cringe

[@somethingsomething9008]

Tool isnt a metal band

[@BenjyPortnoy]

@@somethingsomething9008 Hey brother -- I was more saying that most interviewers ask fairly basic questions. This went to a higher level, and it was fun to watch. No disrespect to either side...this one was just a notch up from the average interview about the basics.

[@ausdigaty]

"unlike some gangster rapper's I've actually been too prison"....priceless....

[@baquacilmixedwithchlorine4092]

To

[@frankwallop6512]

@@baquacilmixedwithchlorine4092 yes

[@jsant8998]

He took a shot at hip hop. He loses points with me for that but ill always listen to LOG and whatever material they put out individually

[@Khrist75]

​@@jsant8998 What's the problem...? He just was saying the truth. Many of rappers band are just a bunch of clowns...They pretend to be a hard boiled guys but they aren't. They cultivate an image of bad guys but it's just to get some credibility and to sale their stuff to naive people...

[@KaylaHall-bb2zf]

@@jsant8998 He wasn’t taking shots at the music of hip hop just how a lot of rap artist are fake as fuck when it comes to the whole gangster image.

[@campar1043]

"im not a gangster rapper, even though unlike many gangster rappers ive actually been to prison" gold

[@Munchito696]

+Cam Par lol that was pretty epic. I just started listening to Lamb of God recently after seeing them in concert with Slipknot, the show was amazing! I'm steering away from rap and going back to metal, rap is horrible these days!

[@campar1043]

Munchito696 I only listen to non radio non TV hiphop. I can't stand the mainstream garbage

[@dalediji]

+ Munchito696 Welcome to our family

[@tylermiller4572]

+Munchito696 Were you at the Austin or Dallas show???

[@Munchito696]

Genect Matrix I was in Phoenix. It was 100 degrees, these dudes are crazy for playing in that weather! Especially Slipknot in coveralls and masks!

[@dftns19]

Seeing Randy on a Good Morning show is the biggest trip ever haha

[@wickedblackmetal6278]

I've never seen a heavy metal artist on GMA or any media, like wtf???

[@theogdirkdiggler]

Looks like he didnt get much sleep....

[@frmerrin2]

Good job by the interviewer,seems like she did her research beforehand and knew what she was talking about.

[@spider-mansskull]

Or maybe shes a metal head who you will see moshing at a lamb of god concert

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

+Devin Maddox i vote for that answer.

[@pikik100]

+frmerrin2 Research? you don't say "heavy metal" when we talk about Lamb of god... that's what she said at the beginning of the video

[@Co-DB.]

+Pickick (Pickick) I noticed that too tbh lol. Just doesn't know genres

[@davedaniel11]

+Pickick (Pickick) think about the audience of this piece...clearly directed at the average TV viewer, not die-hard metal fans. She might know the difference, but said in a way others could understand. Not everyone cares about the various sub-genres...jeesh...

[@Youre_Right]

I've loved Lamb of God for years. Randy always surprises me when I watch interviews of him. He seems so soft spoken and articulate. Then when he grabs a mic it's like a 180 degree flip. He is an awesome vocalist and can sing awesome or scream like a banshee. Just love listening to Lamb of God.

[@jmetalskinz]

Randy is such an amazing representation of the metal community as a whole and is clearly an intellectual and genuine human being, which really shines through in this interview! You are the shit Randy!! And cudos to the interviewer for doing her research and asking relevant questions. Great little interview!

[@fatpowerful]

Him and Corey Taylor are great figure heads for metal. Very well spoken and make great songs. Also make really good books.

[@jmetalskinz]

Totally agree. Corey's such a bad ass! Not only is he a great musician and talented writer, but he's also just an awesome human being, and he's funny as shit! Both Randy and Corey are just down to earth dude's.

[@jmetalskinz]

Yeah, Steel Panther is great! I prefer my metal a little heavier but they are hilarious and super talented.

[@shanemack06]

Keep writing the truth Randy. WE are listening.

[@aaronthebox]

Good to see the media finally not lambasting Metal and all those involved as idiots or psychopaths anymore

[@michaelconnolly7408]

Lol...lambasting Lamb of God.

[@momsspaghetti7874]

@@michaelconnolly7408 😂😂

[@metalmamasue3680]

Indeed. Randy is well read & very intelligent. And he does seem so meek and mild mannered in interviews, yet can crank it up for live performances. If you haven't seen them yet, do it !! Sources say they're doing one more album after Omens and then taking their retirement. So get your tickets and go. I promise you won't regret it. We're seeing them in August for the 3rd year in a row, I can't wait !! 🤘

[@samhaokip9126]

I love you Randy. You fucking rule brother, you fucking rule.

[@dguy709]

Lamb of God has been my favourite band for years, the fact that the band members are also stand up guys and think having integrity is important makes me just a bigger fan! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@tommiethrash]

Such a down to earth dude. ...and my favorite vocalist of course😏

[@SALTYDATTO]

That host was phonominal. What a cool interview. Mad respect to you Randy!

[@RickyIcecubes]

Gotta give it up to Randy. He does some stupid shit when he drinks, but he really is a class act overall. Going back to Czech Republic to face manslaughter charges when every single attorney he consulted with advised against it is an act of personal integrity. He deserves to be commended for that.

[@zeal0tseven57]

He stopped drinking in 2010, so you should phrase it as "he did some stupid shit when he was drinking" instead of "he does some stupid shit when he drinks".

[@petershortland478]

Randy became sober during the Sacrament tour, he didn't have to go back but of course man did the right thing

[@Nerfzisback]

he didnt go back for the trial, it is a missinformation, he went back with the band to perform there, he didnt know he was going to be arrested

[@NinthCinemaDown]

I love how this guy handles situations most rock stars would use as an excuse to act stupid and instead uses it as a vehicle to say something genuine, measured, and intelligent. That goes for this interview, and his handling of the misdirected criminal charges against him. Kudos. Also, the host here did well too.

[@markboyd1696]

This is aces. Hats off to the reporter for obviously being a pro in ALL the best senses of the word and to Randy Blythe... man, I already love the band and this just makes me love them more.

[@mitigiant5328]

This what metal is all about, being real

[@metalmamasue3680]

Exactly right. I prefer my music like I prefer life in general. Straight up truth, skip the sugar coating. Love Lamb Of God and mad respect to Randy & the band. If you haven't yet seen them live folks, do it. Sources say they're doing one more album after Omens and then taking their much deserved retirement. Metal for life 🤘

[@clintondavid525]

Its ok to do the right thing even when you are scared..Randy is cool man

[@cdrpaige9486]

Great interview, especially for a morning show. Randy is a good example: personal accountability, intelligence, and genuine humility.

[@vincentjakeescolar2346]

What a great man.

[@mosesbrowning8055]

its so weird seeing him outside of the band, hes very well spoken and seems like a very nice man, so strange to see him rocking out and screaming then seeing him on a today show lol

[@jimdawg9250]

This was really entertaining. Props to the new anchor for being respectful.

[@zakjackson2610]

An incredible interview!

[@davidmurphy8364]

Hah loved that Gangster rap quip

[@judas7206]

When he talks, sick, when he sings, sicker, when he screams, badasss \m/

[@sabrinaulbrig1550]

One of the many stories that life writes. With all ups and downs. I am excited to read the book.

[@stringfellowhawk4843]

That lady is most definitely an LOG fan.

[@underthemoon-p7q]

a; an is after a vowel

[@shades4313]

not if you read it as L-O-G ;)

[@christophermccook8591]

Ushiro -XX- You mean before a word that starts with a vowel.

[@mrzeppelin4life]

@@underthemoon-p7q I know this is old, but, it's actually correct if you're reading the acronym. blog.apastyle.org/apastyle/2012/04/using-a-or-an-with-acronyms-and-abbreviations.html

[@AttilatheThrilla]

I am going out and buying that book tomorrow.

[@unknwn_usr3077]

excellent ...she is awesome..good interviewer

[@metalheadgirl7820]

Best spoken man in America! Should have voted Randy for President!

[@Krby__]

Glad be be from Stafford Virginia 2 hours away from where Lamb Of God is from!

[@balzarfrozenov3505]

what a great guy, i would really like to meet him

[@PGeorge61]

ah yes, @ 4:15...one's "Inner Moral Compass." Not that fact that he went back to Prague. He felt he had to. As a heavy metal parent, I am happy to have my kids listen to Lamb of God! Randy Blythe is a good human. I am going to see them in Dallas is a few weeks. Can't wait! \m/

[@MegaThrasher95]

I saw them in Corpus, man. They put on a hell of a show! Randy is a class act.

[@mort8568]

comments are right guys, she's a great interviewer. someone promote her to primetime

[@damiendelvallee7256]

Good job VA the morning. The interviewer really did her job.

[@bradnichelson7966]

What a beautiful presentation and wonderful host. This was well made.

[@Metalfreak327]

Good interview. Good job Sheryll

[@BeefGeneral]

This woman is delightful

[@MTSpade]

she seemed very well informed and composed despite prob not knowing much about the band or listening to metal, and randys not an easy guy to interview so kudos to her lol

[@SomethingInocuous]

Wow, this woman conducts a much better interview than anyone I've seen on Metal Injection--nice work! There aren't many metal musicians I look up to for non-musical reasons, but Randy is certainly an exception.

[@EagleMan_TradingCards]

512 amazing song!

[@a.cervantes7111]

Mr Randy, thank God you are free

[@theantichrist2004]

very intelligent individual..Randy is awesome

[@BackwardsManifesto]

Great interview, insightful questions and randy is well informed and eloquent as ever. :)

[@jasongamble7737]

it's really a good thing that he wrote this book..

[@divebomb1000]

I saw an interview where randy said that the guy was still alive and that the guy basically owned up said the while incident was his fault not sure if this is about that Sam thing though

[@Caine61]

Randy is awesome. If he was a tangerine he'd be a good tangerine.

[@sas103]

That's one hell of a flavor savor.

[@ericdravenX00X]

Wow... I expected as im sure others did for this interview to be awkward. But thought it was just the opposite. As the Palaces Burn was an emotional dvd. I also for some reason, pictured the news anchor giving Lamb of God a listen in her car driving home after work.💀🤘

[@Bones12x2]

Its not a coincidence that most successful metal muaicians come across far better in interviews than most pop or rap stars.

[@kaesarjones6598]

wow hes very well spoken

[@alexferus1984]

awesome interview

[@christopherbost5387]

LOG are from the Richmond area. Why are so many people surprised that this was a great interview with an internationally famous, locally college educated man? Randy Blythe isn't a dumbass.

[@birdman351]

Randy u r awesum mate

[@tundrafox8164]

I love his voice it sounds like a motor engine

[@hellraiserhardrocker]

This is a surprisingly good interview!

[@JJ-qk2be]

great interview

[@ThunderhorsE1213]

loves the shit out of randy. it was a hilarious juxtaposition to see the sunny happy format against the subject at hand. I just finished chapters 10 and 11 and it was pretty damn disturbing.

[@ni_ola_ai_oai_1667]

"I try yknow, a little smile on people's faces" "And a lot of that comes on stage when you're performing" "yea, a slightly different energy, when we play" lmaooooo

[@TailgunnerATC]

Imagine all the people watching this in the morning and hearing the band name Lamb of God thinking is some peaceful Christian classical piece And then hearing Randy scream

[@winzlow125]

"with a new album ready to drop soon" I died

[@gwillis972]

You know I've never had the honor of meeting randy yet. But from the first time I dropped ATPB or NAG (can't remember which I purchased first) in my cd player. I've known that I'd probably get along well with and probably like the fuck out of the fella. Off to the book store.

[@carolineworotny7833]

I love him

[@RoseburyATL]

We need Randy to narrate audio books.

[@MacSmithvox]

Richmond babyyyyy

[@wannabeserpento99]

Manslaughter sounds so fucking vicious, couldn't they find a nicer word for it lmao.

[@underthemoon-p7q]

dude over hugging

[@damianquesada9818]

“Unintentionally causing the conclusion to one’s life” that should do it

[@thefounder681]

Class act

[@jnscollier]

He's talking... but all I can think to myself is... how is his voice so fucking deep? It's awesome.

[@brandyn7396]

All that amazing singing came at a price

[@gorehog04]

Lol his face when she mentioned the manslaughter case

[@jeffreydean5112]

he was like "ruh roh!"

[@carolineworotny7833]

Lol he says "you know" so much. That`s like his catch phrase

[@loudesmet2667]

Every american ever

[@executioner_ecgbert884]

@@loudesmet2667 you know what? Yous a wanker, ya know?

[@Aaron-z6f]

Damn. Randy is a smart dude.

[@Brendan656]

Wow something in the metal world made it to the news?

[@degenerationz9284]

He sounds like Andy Biersack. Cultivated, eloquent and well-mannered (plus they both have a deep, sexy voice, lol).

[@i.beelzebub5074]

He is such an intelligent guy.

[@kevinvincent9023]

Were the 2 song still echoes and 512 because 512 is my fav song

[@J89898080]

Class.

[@RobertWadlow292]

Is it pronounced "Bly" and not "Blythe"?

[@JoseHernandez-gl5xn]

yes

[@mamallama7708]

Read the book, unbelievable what he went through 😳.

[@albertpike7677]

Back to you cheryl

[@psydogmusic2922]

Randy you fucking rule \m/

[@manowar6009]

Good man

[@shadowking1380]

If anyone claims that we metal heads are a bunch of idiots they clearly haven't seen the likes of randy Blythe

[@Dan-rv3lb]

Came here to listen to Randy. Come to find out Cheryl is a goddamn pro at her job.

[@nivek5352]

Randy is going to the good place

[@biribabu5878]

Never knew he write book also

[@Hannes789]

Usually the first one or two albums that a band puts out are crap. Then they have 2 or 3 really great ones and after that they're done and have no ideas left. But man that new record kicked ass so fucking hard. One of the few bands to get better instead of worse

[@pikik100]

HEAVY METAL....... HEAVY METAAAAAAAAAL OMG

[@alc4117]

when she brought up his dead child i was like "ohhhhhh heeellll naw. she did not". but at leeast she did it in a non touchy way. i;m surprised she even knew about his child

[@drewbiewildstar6917]

Jesus christ... "Aight so we're gonna have you just stand there staring into the camera holding your book for just long enough for it to be awkward while we recap the most horrific day in your life, mkay?"

[@executioner_ecgbert884]

Looked very uncomfortable. He also looked surprised when she pronounced his name correctly

[@VesselBand]

Randy fucking rules.

[@W4RY3NTRY]

Unlike some gangster rappers I've been to prison! XD

[@AshSmash123]

Which LOG songs did Randy write when incarcerated?

[@Symphony_Gex]

Blythe has some huge ears.

[@soupperson280]

She said rock and roll

[@nate3813]

9 CDs?? Am I missing something? I thought it was 7

[@coreywhite5000]

***** she might be including the Killadelphia DVD

[@mynamewastaken06]

Hourglass vol. II as well.

[@lugalkien3599]

They released an album under the band name "Burn the Priest." Then changed to Lamb of God

[@jimdawg9250]

Burn the Priest. Same people , different sound

[@rikjasaepul4224]

I'm indonesia fans lamp of god

[@anemicmaiden]

she didnt get his joke hahahaaa

[@Jonwayne777Iloveyouall]

Yeah she should have kept her mouth shut on that one.What do you expect from a reporter that's trying to bring you down anyways ,cuz your band name and you guys amazing success. Good job ,Lamb of God. Keep rocking baby....L.O.G love u guys....!!. Thanks to you now we have something to die for ,LOL. F****** killer job on momentum mory, my favorite ........ .........

[@Jonwayne777Iloveyouall]

My bad, I didn't know I thought this was from your new CD today 20/20 June 19th ,killer music !!!

[@disasterpiece6480]

Randy looks like if the tf2 sniper was metal

[@pizzatime1283]

CrankyPants bruh he does😂

[@thenightstalker6165]

"I'm not a gangster rapper although I've actually been to prison"