Black Label Society
Album Title: Skullage
Record Label: Eagle Rock Entertainment
Review by Jeff Muendel
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Black Label Society - Skullage
Black Label Society frontman Zakk Wylde, who came to fame with Ozzy Osbourne, has spent the last twenty years establishing himself as not only a guitar icon, but also songwriter. Studying at the alter of Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, and Randy Rhoads, Wylde is now revered by the latest wave of metal guitarists. His solo group, Black Label Society, has released a greatest hits package called “Skullage” that includes both a DVD and CD. It should be noted (as it was in the press release) that Skullage rhymes with collage; it is not pronounced “skull-idge” (I had it wrong).
The CD portion includes a cross-section of some of the best BLS tracks, including “13 Years of Grief,” “Doomsday Jesus,” and “New Religion.” The DVD is a mash-up of material that includes various live sets (including acoustic versions of “The Blessed Hellride,” “Spoke In The Wheel,” and “Stillborn”), Interviews with Zakk and the band, and some very cool music videos. This package makes a great stand-alone document of Black Label Society thus far and showcases the Zakk Wylde as both a performer and songwriter. The 115-minute DVD and individual CD are also available separately.
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