BLACK LABEL SOCIETY

Release Year: 2005
Artist Origin: USA
Style: powerful expressive southern metal rock

extremely gifted and experienced artist, prolific guitar hero Zakk Wylde is back with a very Southern-tinged, loud and partly alcohol-laden metal that is as heavy as a seven-layer torte, sure to blow the top off his past recordings: rich, unpolished riffs and blues-infused harmonies make for a compelling sound, also pushing the voice further than he has ever done, sharing more than a few sing-along moments, meanwhile James Lomenzo [ex.Megadeth]'s bass guitar prowess significantly reinforces thunderous rhythmic drive, and Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne himself lends guest vocals to soul-touching In This River song, while provocative title underscores allegiance to their own rules and image of a tight-knit brotherhood; European edition comes with bonus Lynyrd Skynyrd I Never Dreamed cover