Off the Record
Mark Morton Challenges Gear Opinions, Talks "Into Oblivion" & Finding Big Guitar Riffs!
By Chris KiesFeb 27, 2026
Chris Kies
Chris Kies has degrees in Journalism and History from the University of Iowa and has been with PG dating back to his days as an intern in 2007. He's now the multimedia manager maintaining the website and social media accounts, coordinating Rig Rundown shoots (also hosting and/or filming them) and occasionally writing an artist feature. Other than that, he enjoys non-guitar-related hobbies.
The Lamb of God shred king sits down to discuss making LoG's 10th album, Into Oblivion, designing his new signature Gibson Les Paul, and writing his memoir, Desolation. He offers three hot takes on guitar culture.













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