Legion: XX
Legion: XX is a cover album and the ninth studio album by American heavy metal band Lamb of God, under their original name Burn the Priest. The album was released on May 18, 2018 through Epic Records/Nuclear Blast. It is the band's first album as Burn the Priest since their 1999 album. It is the last album to feature founding drummer Chris Adler before his departure from Lamb of God in July 2019.[7]
| Legion: XX | ||||
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| Studio album of cover songs by | ||||
| Released | May 18, 2018 | |||
| Studio | Hybrid Studios, Santa Ana, California | |||
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| Length | 38:02 | |||
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| Producer | Josh Wilbur | |||
| Burn the Priest chronology | ||||
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| Lamb of God overall chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Legion: XX | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Distorted Sound | 7/10[4] |
| Exclaim! | 8/10[5] |
| Metal Injection | 9/10[2] |
| Metal Hammer |   [3] |
| MetalSucks | [6] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original artist (year) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Inherit the Earth" | Tommy Niemeyer | The Accüsed (1988) | 3:29 |
| 2. | "Honey Bucket" | Melvins (1993) | 2:43 | |
| 3. | "Kerosene" | Big Black (1986) | 6:12 | |
| 4. | "Kill Yourself" | Stormtroopers of Death (1985) | 2:18 | |
| 5. | "I Against I" | Bad Brains (1986) | 3:48 | |
| 6. | "Axis Rot" |
| Sliang Laos (1993) | 3:04 |
| 7. | "Jesus Built My Hotrod" |
| Ministry feat. Gibby Haynes (1992) | 6:13 |
| 8. | "One Voice" |
| Agnostic Front (1992) | 3:16 |
| 9. | "Dine Alone" |
| Quicksand (1993) | 3:31 |
| 10. | "We Gotta Know" |
| Cro-Mags (1986) | 3:27 |
| Total length: | 38:02 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original artist (year) | Length |
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| 11. | "In the Meantime" | Page Hamilton | Helmet (1992) | 3:13 |
| Total length: | 41:15 | |||
Personnel
- Burn the Priest
- Chris Adler – drums
- Willie Adler – rhythm guitar
- Randy Blythe – vocals
- John Campbell – bass
- Mark Morton – lead guitar
- Production
- Josh Wilbur – producer, mixing, engineer
- Brad Blackwood – mastering
- Josh Brooks – mixing
- Kyle McAulay – mixing
- Lana Migliore – mixing
- Nick Rowe – mixing
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[9] | 53 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[10] | 72 |
| Billboard 200[11] | 107 |
References
- Hartmann, Graham (March 23, 2018). "Lamb of God Reunite as Burn the Priest for 'Legion: XX' Album". Loudwire. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
- Stevens, Amber (May 7, 2018). "Burn The Priest's Legion: XX is a force to be reckoned with". Metal Injection. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- "Burn The Priest - Legion: XX album review". Metal Hammer. LouderSound. May 20, 2018. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- Weaver, James (May 22, 2018). "ALBUM REVIEW: Legion: XX - Burn The Priest (Lamb of God)". Distorted Sound. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- Smith-Engelhardt, Joe (May 16, 2018). "Burn the Priest Legion: XX". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- Rosenberg, Axl (May 15, 2018). "Album Review: Burn the Priest's Legion: XX". MetalSucks. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- "Chris Adler Officially Out of Lamb of God, Art Cruz Introduced as New Drummer". 19 July 2019.
- "Legion: XX by BURN THE PRIEST". Nuclear Blast. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- "God Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- "God Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
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