Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton has announced added the title of published author to his lengthly list of professional accomplishments.  DESOLATION: A Heavy Metal Memoir, will arrive June 25th via Hachette Books frames an important story of self-discovery - revisiting the personal and professional evolution of the accomplished musician and songwriter. 

Penned with co-author Ben Opiari, Morton presents the duality of his life - achieving unparalleled success with his musical brethren in the grammy-nominated colelctive Lamb of God, while personally confronting the grief of catastrophic loss - including the tragic passing of his newborn daughter.

Morton speaks candidly about his feeling of helplessness, his battle with addiction and his juxtaposition earning mainstream acclaim in a heavy band, while enduring personal insecurity. The book offers a frank presentation of the highs and lows of life as a touring musician. 

“Initially, I started writing this book just to see if I could do it,” said Morton. “But as the writing process unfolded, it quickly took on much more meaning. 

Unpacking my story, I was able to observe events in my life with an objectivity that I hadn't experienced while I’d lived them in real time. Through a lens of hindsight and recovery, I made friends with my past and found value in my most difficult days."

Morton adds his intentions in sharing such a candid look at his personal journey. "I hope that by offering my experiences, I can create a point of connection and commonality. There are a lot of fun stories in here and a few really sad ones. I'm grateful to have the opportunity to share them.”

DESOLATION: A Heavy Metal Memoir arrives June 15th via Hachette Books. Pre-order the release - HERE