Black Label Society
Formed: 1998
From:
Los Angeles,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Background
"Black Label Society" is a heavy metal/Southern Metal band formed by Zakk Wylde, with 8 albums released to date. The first, Sonic Brew, was released in 1999. The band's latest studio album "Shot To Hell" was released on the 11th (UK) and 12th (US) of September 2006, the first release under Roadrunner Records, and was produced by Michael Beinhorn (Soundgarden, Ozzy Osbourne, Red Hot Chili Peppers).
In 1992, Ozzy retired after the No More Tears tour, which left Zakk to form his own solo band Pride & Glory, blending potent bluesy southern rock with heavy metal. In 1994 Ozzy decided to come out of retirement, and the numerous recording sessions for Ozzmosis took place. Around this time, Zakk was also offered the open guitar slot in Guns N' Roses and had a hard time deciding whether to tour with Ozzy or join Guns N' Roses. Neither project panned out. This gave Wylde the opportunity to record his own acoustic solo album, "Book of Shadows." After limited commercial success with Book Of Shadows, in 1998, Zakk and drummer Phil Ondich formed Black Label Society and recorded their debut album "Sonic Brew." Nick Catanese has been Zakk's rhythm guitarist since the Book Of Shadows tour. Craig Nunenmacher has been drumming since 1919 Eternal (2001) following Phil's departure.
Black Label Society headlined the second stage at this year's Ozzfest (US). Tickets for fall dates in the US have gone on sale, and the band will tour Australia, New Zealand and the UK in late 2006 and early 2007.
The song "Fire It Up", from the 2005 album Mafia, featured as a bonus song in the PlayStation 2 game ''Guitar Hero''.
On June 29, 2006, "Concrete Jungle", the first single from "Shot to Hell" was released online via Blabbermouth.net, which is owned by the band's new record label Roadrunner Records. The single's , directed by
http://whatisaggressive.com/... was released in early September 2006.
Latest Black Label Society News
Below is our complete Black Label Society news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Roadrunner Records To Release Roadrage 2007 In U.K
Roadrunner Records UK reports:
"If you cast your mind back to last year, you will remember that we released another in the series of Roadrage DVD's, featuring a plethora of choice cuts from the years releases via Play.com.
This coming March (the 3rd day of the month no less!) it will become generally available and you will be able to pick it up in places such as ZAVVI, HMV, The Roadrage Stores and Amazon.co.uk.
Full track listing for this lil beauty is as follows:
01. Stone Sour - 'Made Of Scars'
02. Stone Sour - 'Through Glass'
03. Stone Sour - 'Sillyworld'
04. Killswitch Engage - 'My Curse'
05. Killswitch Engage - 'Arms Of Sorrow'
06. Trivium - 'Anthem (We Are The Fire)'
07. Trivium - 'Entrance Of The Conflagration'
08. Trivium - 'The Rising'
09. Machine Head - 'Aesthetics Of Hate'
10. Dream Theater - 'Constant Motion'
11. Megadeth - 'A Tout Le Monde'
12. Slipknot - 'The Blister Exists' (Live)
13. Porcupine Tree - 'Fear Of A Blank Planet'
14. Still Remains - 'Stay Captive'
15. DevilDriver - 'Not All Who Wander Are Lost'
16. Madina Lake - 'House Of Cards'
17. Madina Lake - 'Here I Stand'
18. Cradle Of Filth - 'Temptation'
19. Shadows Fall - 'Redemption'
20. Sanctity - 'Beneath The Machine'
21. Daath - 'Subterfuge'
22. 3 Inches Of Blood - 'The Goatrider’s Horde'
23. Satyricon - 'The Pentagram Burns'
24. Black Stone Cherry - 'Lonely Train'
25. Black Stone Cherry - 'Hell & High Water'
26. Caliban - 'I Will Never Let You Down'
27. Black Label Society - 'Concrete Jungle'
28. Black Label Society - 'Blood Is Thicker Than Water'
29. Hatebreed - 'Defeatist'
30. Nickelback - 'Savin’ Me'
31. Nickelback - 'If Everyone Cared'
32. Delain - 'Frozen'
33. Delight - 'Divided'
34. Pain - 'Zombie Slam'
Crikey!
Zakk Wylde To Guest On Dope Single
As previously reported , DOPE have inked a deal with Koch Records. Their label debut, No Regrets, will hit stores on June 10. Coupled with this news, the first single ‘Addiction’ will feature, yes, guitarist Zakk Wylde and will be released in the coming weeks.
Dope Signs To Koch Records
KOCH Records has announced the signing of Chicago-based hard-rock/nu-metal act Dope. The band’s fifth release titled "No Regrets" will be released on June 10th, 2008.
Dope lead vocalist / rhythm guitarist Edsel Dope and long time lead guitarist Virus have revamped Dope’s line-up for "No Regrets." Joining the band on bass guitar and backing vocals is Tripp Tribbet (former lead vocalist for Ozzfest 2002 band Twisted Method and younger brother of Mudvayne/ HellYeah guitarist Greg Tribbet). On drums, Dope recruited former Genitorturers drummer Angel Bartolotta.
Zack Wylde lent his signature guitar squeals to Dope on the new track “Addiction.” A video for “Addiction” is currently in development.
Dope recently completed a U.S. headlining tour showcasing new tracks from "No Regrets" including the track “Violence” for which they shot a video during the tour. A snippet of the unmixed track is up on the band’s website now. On the West Coast leg of the tour, Dope was direct support for Black Label Society at the request of Zakk Wylde.
Dope has recently returned to Chicago and is currently mixing their upcoming KOCH Records debut with producer/engineer Tadpole, who recently completed the tracking on the upcoming Disturbed album.
Another one of Dope’s new tracks “Nothing Here for Me” is featured on the new Guitar Hero 3 video game and will be included as a bonus track on "No Regrets." More...
Kingdom Of Sorrow Announce Worcester Show
KINGDOM OF SORROW, featuring Jamey Jasta of HATEBREED and Kirk Windstein of DOWN/CROWBAR, have updated their tour itinerary to announce a gig at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts on February 27th.
The band's upcoming live dates include:
February
27 - Palladium - Worcester, Massachusetts
28 - Ottobar - Baltimore, Maryland
March
1 - Valentines - Albany, New York
2 - Knitting Factory - New York, New York
4 - El Macombo - Toronto, Ontario
6 - Reggie’s Rock Club - Chicago, Illinois
7 - Magic Stick - Detroit, Michigan
February 19th is the North American release date for the self-titled debut from Kingdom Of Sorrow. It will be availble in Europe on February 25th. The CD will contain the following 11 songs: 'Hear This Prayer', 'Grieve', 'Piece It All Back', 'Led Into Demise', 'Demon Eyes', 'With Unspoken Words', 'Free The Fall', 'World', 'Ghosts', 'Begging', 'Buried In Black'.
Kingdom Of Sorrow's complete lineup is as follows:
Kirk Windstein of Down/Crowbar - vocals and guitars
Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed/Icepick - vocals
Steve Gibb of Crowbar/ex-Black Label Society - guitar
Derek Kerswill of Seemless/Unearth - drums
Matthew Brunson (local Nola freak) - bass
Zakk Wylde To Do Montreal Signing Session
OZZY OSBOURNE / BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Zakk Wylde has confirmed a signing session at Steve's Music in Montreal, Quebec on January 15th at 3:00pm.
In addition, Wylde is due to call in to Montreal's CHOM FM The Metal File on January 11th. The program begins at midnight.
As previously reported, Wylde will be holding an autograph session at Long & McQuade (925 Bloor Street West) in Toronto, Ontario, on Sunday, January 20th beginning at 3:00pm. Please note that wristbands will be handed out to the first 150 people in line - so get there early. For more information call 416-588-7886.
Remaining dates on the Ozzy / Rob Zombie tour are as follows:
January
10 - Wachovia Spectrum - Philadelphia, PA
14 - Colisee Pepsi Arena - Quebec City, QC
16 - Bell Centre - Montreal, QC
19 - John Labatt Centre - London, ON
21 - Air Canada Centre - Toronto, ON
24 - Quicken Loans Arena - Cleveland, OH
More Big Name Drummers Announce NAMM Signings
Pearl Drums is hosting an autograph session at this year's Winter NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants), which runs from January 17 to January 20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The signing will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 19 at the Pearl booth. It will feature some of the best-known artists in rock and metal, including the following:
Adrian Erlandsson (CRADLE OF FILTH, NEMHAIN)
Barry Kerch (SHINEDOWN)
Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS)
Craig Nunenmacher (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY)
Eric Singer (KISS, ALICE COOPER)
Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL)
Jimmy DeGrasso (MEGADETH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, Y&T)
Johnny Kelly (TYPE O NEGATIVE)
Matt McDonough (MUDVAYNE)
Mike Mangini (ANNIHILATOR, EXTREME)
Morgan Rose (SEVENDUST)
Vinnie Paul (HELLYEAH, PANTERA)
Important: The NAMM Show is **NOT** open to the public. The only attendees are NAMM member companies and their invited guests.
Zakk Wylde Schedules Toronto Signing Session
OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Zakk Wylde will take part in a signing session at Long & McQuade (925 Bloor Street West) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Sunday, January 20 beginning at 3:00 p.m. Please note that wristbands will be limited to the first 150 people in line. The event is free of charge.
For more information, call (416) 588-7886.
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY announced in June that it had parted ways with Roadrunner Records.
The group's sole release through Roadrunner was last year's "Shot to Hell" album.
"Shot to Hell" sold just under 32,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release last September — less than the 45,000 copies shifted by BLS's "Mafia" (Artemis) back in March 2005 — to land at position No. 21 on The Billboard 200 chart.
BLS Guitarist Discusses New Project
A two-minute video clip of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Nick Catanese talking about his new project — also featuring QUEENSRŸCHE's Mike Stone and DOUBLEDRIVE drummer Mike Froedge — can be viewed here.
In a recent interview with KNAC.COM, Catanese stated about how the new band came together, "Stoney and me met at the Blacktooth Bash at NAMM, we hit it off there. Then I found out he is a bass player and sings his ass off. And Mikey, he and I actually played together in bands back in my HIGH VOLTAGE days in Florida. Then he played in DOUBLEDRIVE and I knew he kicked ass. So we got a great power trio."
On the subject of the group's sound, Catanese said, "There isn't a style; we are just writing what comes out. We have no direction. We are just doing what comes out. We did three songs in Atlanta in Mike's studio, and for just a week, the three songs are cool as hell. All different styles and fresh. Doesn't sound like anything I have heard. There's one song that is very PINK FLOYD-ish meets THE BEATLES. I love it, and the solo is way Stevie Ray." More...
Blender.com On "The 28 Most Recognizable Guitars"
According to Blender.com: "We salute rock & roll's most iconic tool of the trade since stuffed spandex - the multinecked, fur-lined, flame-throwing masterpieces that remain as influential as the shredders who strapped them on." Hard rock and metal legends featured include Les Claypool, Dave Grohl, Michael Anthony, Angus Young, Ace Frehley, Zakk Wylde, Jerry Only, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, Kurt Cobain, ZZ Top, Gene Simmons, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen among others.
Read the full article at Blender.com.
Black Label Society Guitarist Offering Lessons
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Nick Catanese has issued the following announcement: "Anyone near the Pittsburgh area, I am starting to teach again since I have some time off. It's $25 a half hour and $40 an hour. Call 412-279-0987 and ask about the lessons. I am teaching Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 4pm until 10pm, so call if interested."
Black Label Society Announce "Last Call" Tour
OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist ZAKK WYLDE and his band BLACK LABEL SOCIETY have confirmed three exclusive live dates on the
Last Call 2007 tour with openers DOPE. The itinerary is as follows:
October
2 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
3 - Anaheim, CA - Grove of Anaheim
4 - West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues
BLS Guitarist Talks About New Project
While BLACK LABEL SOCIETY was on a little hiatus this summer, as Zakk Wylde performed with OZZY OSBOURNE, guitarist Nick Catanese took full opportunity to work with his new project that features QUEENSRŸCHE's Mike Stone on bass and vocals, and Mike Froedge on drums. Although the name of the project is a work in progress, and further details still have to be worked out, the name SPEED has been kicked around.
Catanese spoke to KNAC.com's Deb Rao recently. A few excerpts follow:
KNAC.com: Would you say that the name of your new project Speed came from your love of fast cars and racing?
Catanese: "Well, Speed is a name in progress, it's not the name we are using, and it’s close but not exactly. I can't say it until al the legal mumbo jumbo is done, but I am excited. I hope people dig it. We should finish the CD by the end of October."
KNAC.com: In the past, you have worked with so many talented people in the business. Let's discuss your current project. In the band, you are working with Queensrÿche's Mike Stone, and DOUBLEDRIVE drummer Mike Froedge. How did this come together?
Catanese: "Stoney and me met at the Blacktooth Bash at NAMM, we hit it off there. Then I found out he is a Bass player and sings his ass off. And Mikey, he and I actually played together in bands back in my High Voltage days in Florida. Then he played in Doubledrive and I knew he kicked ass. So we got a great power trio."
KNAC.com: What kind of sound are you aiming for with the new project?
Catanese: "There isn't a style; we are just writing what comes out. We have no direction. We are just doing what comes out. We did three songs in Atlanta in Mike’s studio, and for just a week, the three songs are cool as hell. All different styles and fresh. Doesn’t sound like anything I have heard. There's one song that is very PINK FLOYD-ish meets the BEATLES. I love it, and the solo is way STEVIE RAY."
BLS Guitarist To Do Ozzfest Signing Sessions
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Nick Catanese will take part in signing sessions at the Monster Energy trailer between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the following Ozzfest tour dates:
Aug. 08 - Germain Amphitheatre - Columbus, Ohio
Aug. 22 - Tweeter Center - Philadelphia, PA
Aug. 24 - Post Gazette Pavilion - Pittsburgh, PA
Aug. 28 - Verizon Wireless - Charlotte, NC
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY announced in June that it had parted ways with Roadrunner Records.
The group's sole release through Roadrunner was last year's "Shot to Hell" album.
"Shot to Hell" sold just under 32,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release last September — less than the 45,000 copies shifted by BLS's "Mafia" (Artemis) back in March 2005 — to land at position No. 21 on The Billboard 200 chart.
Anthrax And BLS Members Appear In Washburn Ad
Washburn Guitars has uploaded a video clip advertising its custom guitars featuring ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Nick Catanese.
More...
Zakk Wylde, In Vain, Metallica on Tinnitus 7/15
TINITUS brings you the Kristiansand boys, IN VAIN and Zakk Wylde from the Ozzy Osbourne band and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY into your living room. Switch on that set at 20:00 and get your head caught in a barbed-wire wall of sound.
Plus, Miss Pee dragged Mina Hadjian to London for a metal-packed weekend. With the likes of MASTODON and MACHINE HEAD supporting METALLICA in front of 80 000 people, wasnt it just a little too much for the P3 gobshite? An account of the treacherous adventures of this unlikely pair in tonight's Miss Pee's world.
Last but not least, win some pretty cool stash - from OCTAVIA SPERATI, ISKALD and tickets to the Hammerslag festival kick off featuring GORGOROTH live, who's the fool that wouldn't want to enter and win?!!
Zakk Wylde Talks About Free Ozzfest
Australia's Undercover News recently caught up with OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde to ask him about this year's Ozzfest, which is being staged as a free show.
On the topic of this year's event being free, Zakk said, "You never question your mother [referring to Ozzy's wife and Ozzfest founder Sharon Osbourne — Ed.]. So I never question mom. So the bottom line is this: It's none of my business — I just show up and I play and I do what I gotta do and the beer is ice-cold. Game over, badda-boom, badda-bang. That's it."
Concert-promotions giant Live Nation gave away 428,000 tickets over a four-day period last month through its web site and various sponsor sites. Beginning June 8, fans entered exclusive codes to obtain tickets to one of the 24 Ozzfest dates. More than 228,000 passes were distributed June 12 alone, with the last one given away just after midnight, according to Live Daily.
This year, the 12th annual installment of Ozzfest will find OZZY OSBOURNE on the main stage alongside STATIC-X, LAMB OF GOD and LORDI. The second stage will feature headliner HATEBREED with BEHEMOTH, MONDO GENERATOR, NILE, ANKLA, CIRCUS DIABLO, THE SHOWDOWN, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, DAATH, CHTHONIC and IN THIS MOMENT.
Ozzfest 2007 will launch July 12 in Seattle, WA at the White River Amphitheatre.
View Tonight's Headbangers Ball Lineup
Tune into this week's Headbangers Ball, which airs at 11pm EST, Saturday night on MTV2, to watch videos from Machine Head, Trivium, and more captivating interview segments provided by Megadeth's Dave Mustaine. Here's the complete video playlist:
HellYeah - You Wouldn't Know
Pantera - Cemetary Gates
Job For A Cowboy - Embedded
Mastodon - Blood And Thunder
Kamelot - Ghost Opera (debut)
Anthrax - Caught In A Mosh
Black Label Society - In This River (From Dimebag Darrell 2007 Rock Walk Induction)
Alice In Chains - Sea Of Sorrow
Trivium - The Rising
Damageplan - Explode
Ozzy Osbourne - I Don't Wanna Stop
Clutch - Electric Worry
Machine Head - Aesthetics of Hate
Black Sabbath - Neon Knights
Diecast - Fade Away
Death Before Dishonor - Break Through It All
Mudvayne - Happy
Alabama Thunderpussy - Words of A Dying Man
Amon Amarth - Cry of The Black Birds
Gojira - To Sirius
Black Label Society Splits With Roadrunner
Black Label Society have officially announced their departure from Roadrunner Records. The group promise to make an 'exciting announcement' in the near future.
Zakk Wylde To Be On The Cover Of Ruin Magazine
The new Ruin Magazine with Zakk Wylde on the cover will be in Hot Topic this week. Other features in the magazine include James Root and Josh Rand on Stone Sour, Trivium's Matt and Corey, studio features on DevilDriver and 3 Inches of Blood, an interview with Joey Jordison about Slipknot, Robb Flynn on Machine Head, and a one-pager with Corey Taylor of Stone Sour.
Black Label Society is Not Playing Ozzfest 2007
ZAKK WYLDE has announced that his BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will NOT be playing this year's Ozzfest, dubbed Freefest as there is no charge for tickets.
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY had become somewhat of a staple on Ozzfest appearing six of the last seven years, only missing the 2003 trek.
However, Zakk will be playing guitar for headliner OZZY OSBOURNE. Confirmed dates are as follows:
July
12 - White River Amphitheatre - Seattle, WA
14 - The Gorge - George, WA
17 - Sleep Train Amphitheatre - Sacramento, CA
19 - Shoreline Amphitheatre - Mountain View, CA
21 - Hyundai Pavilion - Devore, CA
24 - Cricket Pavilion - Phoenix, AZ
26 - Journal Pavilion - Albuquerque, NM
28 - Coors Amphitheatre - Denver, CO
30 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Kansas City, MO
August
2 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - San Antonio, TX
4 - Smirnoff Music Center - Dallas, TX
6 - UMB Bank Pavilion - St. Louis, MO
8 - Germain Amphitheatre - Columbus, OH
10 - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL
12 - Alpine Valley Music Theatre - East Troy, WI
14 - Verizon Wireless Music Theatre - Indianapolis, IN
16 - PNC Bank Arts Center - Holmdel, NJ
18 - New England Dodge Music Theatre - Hartford, CT
20 - Tweeter Center - Boston, MA
22 - Tweeter Center - Philadelphia, PA
24 - Post Gazette Pavilion - Pittsburgh, PA
26 - DTE Energy Music Theatre - Detroit, MI
28 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Charlotte, NC
30 - Sound Advice Amphitheatre - West Palm Beach, FL
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