A Devil In God's Country
Lamb of God · As The Palaces Burn [2003]
My vengeance will be swift and terrible, many will die
I am the distance between two points
Forgotten a void
I dig holes brother, well, I've got a bone to pick
And a nerve to pluck, a skin to get under
And a home to wreck, I've got ends to meet
So I've got a job to do
Acrimonious and sanctified
Call me what you will
Acrimonious and sanctified
Call me what you will
Stick to your guns, the difference is mine are loaded
Taste the sting of your arrogance
Stuck in this screeching bitch called life
Drop the coins and send you to Charon
I will have my vengeance in this life or the next
Well, I've got a sucker to punch
And a back to stab, a head to kick in
And a throat to slit
I've got a job to do
Harsh and unrepentant
I've got a job to do
Harsh and unrepentant
Acrimonious and sanctified
Call me what you will
Acrimonious and sanctified
Call me what you will
Step back before you're the next to get served
With some Southern hospitality
Acrimonious and sanctified
Call me what you will
Step back before you're the next to get served
With some Southern hospitality
Acrimonious and sanctified
Call me what you will
A Devil In God's Country
A Devil In God's Country stands as a defining track on Lamb of God's 2003 breakthrough album, As The Palaces Burn. The song captures the band's signature blend of aggressive groove metal and intricate rhythmic precision, showcasing the raw intensity that would define their early career. Recorded during a pivotal era for the Richmond, Virginia group, the track highlights their ability to merge heavy distortion with complex, driving percussion. This recording helped solidify their reputation for delivering high-energy performances that balance technical proficiency with visceral power. As part of a discography that includes subsequent works like Ashes of the Wake and Killadelphia, the song remains a staple of their live sets, reflecting the band's enduring influence on modern heavy metal. It exemplifies the sonic landscape they crafted during the early 2000s, establishing a foundation for their continued evolution in the genre.