Redneck

Lamb of God

About Redneck

"Redneck" is the first single from the heavy metal band Lamb of God, from their fifth album Sacrament. A music video was also produced for the song. Vocalist Randy Blythe described the song's meaning in an interview with the magazine Metal Hammer: "Generally, it's not about any one person in particular. It's about people in the music industry whose egos become needlessly inflated and they show it. It's a general song. It's applicable to anyone in their life. If a fan thinks, 'Oh, well, this guy is a prick,' go ahead and take it and make it yours. "The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance at the Grammy Awards of 2007. It appeared as Brian Posehn's introductory song on the Comedy Central "Roast of Bob Saget" and is featured on the track listing of THQ's Saints Row 2, EA Sports Big's NFL Street 3 and SCEA's ATV Offroad Fury 4 video games. 


Year:
2006
3:40
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So goddamn easy to write this
You make it spill on the page
So drunk on yourself, self-righteous
A laughing stock of your own fucking stage

Oh but I ain't one to call names
Or throw stones in a house of glass
You try me

This is a motherfuckin' invitation
The only one you could ever need
This is a motherfuckin' invitation
You try me

Just one time you got a reason
Heard you had nothing to lose
A blind preacher for the pin-eyed congregation
It must be easy to lose

Oh but I ain't one to call names
Or throw stones in a house of glass
You try me

This is a motherfuckin' invitation
The only one you could ever need
This a motherfuckin' invitation
You try me

You can tell the same lie a thousand times
But it never gets any more true
So close your eyes once more and once more believe
That they all still believe in you

Just one time
This is a motherfuckin' imitation
The only one you could ever need
This a motherfuckin' invitation
Just one time

This is a motherfuckin' invitation
Ya' try me

Just one time (ya' try me)
Just one time (ya' try me)
Ya' try me

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Lamb of God

Lamb of God is an American heavy metal band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1990, the group consists of vocalist Randy Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, bassist John Campbell, and drummer Art Cruz, who has replaced Chris Adler. The band is considered to be a part of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal movement. more »

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Written by: CHRIS ADLER, DAVID RANDALL BLYTHE, JOHN CAMPBELL, MARK MORTON, WILL ADLER

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16 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Redneck" is a song by Lamb of God, a heavy metal band originating from Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Album Placement
The track appeared on the band's fourth studio album "Sacrament" which was released in August in 2006.
Commercial Success
"Redneck" is one of the band's most successful songs, reaching No. 35 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2007, marking the band's first Grammy nomination.
Video Director
The music video directed by Bill Fishman, features the band playing at a child's birthday party causing havoc.
Inspiration
According to band lead singer Randy Blythe, "Redneck" was written in response to the perception of the band as "rednecks" by people who did not know them personally.
Critical Reception
The song received a significant amount of radio play and was praised for its catchy riffs and unforgettable lyrics.
Writing Process
The song was written by Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, bassist John Campbell and drummer Chris Adler.
Internationally Recognized
Besides its success in the US, "Redneck" has also become well-known among the metal community worldwide.
Unique Style
Unlike most popular songs, "Redneck" features incredibly fast drumming, complex guitar riffs, and aggressive, screamed vocals, which is characteristic of Lamb of God's unique music style.
Performance Ritual
During live performances, the song often results in mosh pits, with fans pushing and shoving each other in frenzied enjoyment of the music.
Fandom
Lamb Of God fans sometimes refer to themselves as "Rednecks" after the song, further proof of the track's impact on the band's identity.
Catchphrase
The song's chorus - "This is a motherf***ing invitation" - quickly became a catchphrase among the band's fan base.
Not for the Faint-hearted
Though highly popular, the song's heavy music and intense lyrics might not be everyone's cup of tea, especially those not accustomed to the genre of heavy metal.
Pop Culture Reference
The song was featured in the videogame Guitar Hero II as a bonus track, further popularizing it among gamers and music enthusiasts.
Hard Work
To achieve the meticulous drumming in the song, drummer Chris Adler stated that he practiced the song at least 500 times before recording it in the studio.

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