Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe doesn't see the band stopping anytime soon

Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe has no plans to retire anytime soon. The 53-year-old vocalist and author recently discussed his upcoming book, Just Beyond The Light: Making Peace With The Wars Inside Our Head, in an interview with Full Metal Jackie. The book, set to release on February 18th, delves into personal reflection and mental peace.

Pre-order Just Beyond The Light: Making Peace With The Wars Inside Our Head here.

While comparing the creative processes of writing books and crafting albums, Blythe expressed his enduring passion for storytelling, whether through words or music, emphasizing that his drive for creativity keeps him from considering retirement. 

Blyhte stated the following:

They don't really compare. Writing books is, at least in my case, much, much harder and so far, much less financially lucrative than being in a band. At least being in my band, I'm a glorified traveling black T shirt salesman with Lamb of God. We get paid to travel, not to make music, really. But that's not really the case with writers most of the time.

So with me, my first true love wasn't music, it was reading. When I was a little kid our television exploded during a lightning storm, a power surge and a lightning storm. And my dad decided he want my brother, he wanted my brothers and I to experience childhood without TV for a little bit. And we groaned about that. But I'm very grateful in retrospect for his decision because without TV, as a young child, I fell deeply, deeply in love with books and always have been.

I used to have a drinking problem. Now I have a book problem. I have way too many books. I've always loved them. I love what they do. I love how they are in a way, they're time travel because I can read something by Shakespeare 500 years ago or Marcus Aurelius from 2000 years ago and I'm right there with that person. It's really time travel achieved.

So it's something I've always wanted to do and it's something that I can do till the day I die. Lamb Of God never has to break up. I don't think we ever will. We've talked about it. We don't ever have to break breakup officially. But I don't know if at like 85 I'm going to be capable of running around onstage and whipping up mosh pits. I just don't. It's a very energetic performance you put on. I can't see it. Nobody wants to see 85.

Blythe will embark on a promotional tour for his upcoming book, Just Beyond The Light: Making Peace With The Wars Inside Our Head. The tour will feature storytelling sessions, fan Q&A segments, and book signings, giving fans an intimate look into Blythe's creative and personal journey. 

Tickets are available here.

02/19 Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts  
02/21 Harrisonburg, VA @ The Golden Pony  
02/23 Somerville, MA @ Arts at the Armory  
02/25 Montreal, QC @ Théâtre Fairmount  
02/26 Toronto, ON @ Red Room at The Concert Hall  
02/28 Lansing, MI @ Grewal Hall at 224  
03/01 Joliet, IL @ The Forge  
03/03 Nashville, TN @ The Basement East  
03/04 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater  
03/05 Austin, TX @ Parish  
03/07 Denver, CO @ Meow Wolf  
03/09 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon  
03/12 San Francisco, CA @ The Independent  
03/13 Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre  
03/14 San Diego, CA @ House of Blues