Randy Blythe
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Randall Blythe | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1995–Present |
David Randall Blythe is the lead singer of groove metal/metalcore band Lamb of God, he was born on February 21, 1971.
[edit] Biography
D. Randall Blythe joined Lamb of God, formerly known as Burn the Priest, in late 1995. The band wanted to retire from its original, instrumental, sound. For the most part, Randy made use of the 'growling' vocal style featured, so prominent in death metal. However, unlike most death metal vocalists, Randy used a wide vocal range within the context of his growling. This gives his vocals a more aggressive, but human feel, and lends well to Lamb of God's often very technical, dynamic sound. Randy frequently ranted in his speaking voice. His rants were usually political in nature, and often frightening. High pitched, lunatic screams have played a role in Lamb of God's music, as well. Recently, Randy also made use of 'clean' vocals, although cleaner would probably be a better description. According to the man himself, his metal voice was a result of smoking too much.
Randy was involved with the side project band Halo of Locusts, as a vocalist. He was featured in a handful of his peer's DVDs, such as Killswitch Engage's 'World Ablaze' and Machine Head's 'Elegies'. Randy was also featured in Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, and Melissa Cross's 'The Zen Of Screaming'
Randy collected bullwhips, and can be seen playing with one in Killadelphia spanking Mark Morton.
Randy has a small tattoo on his hip that resembles a penis and two testicles. According to Randy in Killadelphia, it was the result of him trying to tattoo the Misfits logo on himself while drunk and passing out before he could finish it.
[edit] Recording History
Burn The Priest
ZED (pre-released in 1996)
• Burn the Priest (1998)
Lamb Of God
• New American Gospel (2000)
• As The Palaces Burn (2003)
• Ashes of the Wake (2004)
• Killadelphia (2005)
• Sacrament (2006)
 This article about an United States singer is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
