BLACK LABEL SOCIETY have confirmed their North American tour will kick off February 27 at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas, running through May 14 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville — a venue whose legendary status makes it a fitting closer for what promises to be one of the band's most extensive tours in years. The run supports their upcoming twelfth studio album "Engines of Demolition," due March 27 via Spinefarm Records.
The album features 13 tracks that showcase the full spectrum of Zakk Wylde's musical personality — from face-melting, pinch-harmonic-laden riffing to surprisingly tender ballads. Chief among the latter is "Ozzy's Song," a deeply personal tribute to Ozzy Osbourne that Wylde has described as his most heartfelt composition ever. The track reportedly brought Osbourne himself to tears when he first heard it, cementing the bond between mentor and protege that has defined both men's careers.
Four singles have already been released to build anticipation: "The Gallows," "Lord Humungus," "Broken and Blind," and "Name in Blood" — the latter arriving on January 14, Wylde's 59th birthday. The "Name in Blood" video, directed by Justin H. Reich, showcases eBow textures from Wylde and co-guitarist Dario Lorina that morph into a grimy, anthemic hard rock charge, offering a glimpse of the sonic diversity fans can expect from the full album.
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY have been one of hard rock's most reliable touring acts since Wylde founded the band in 1998, delivering blistering live shows fueled by his unmistakable guitar tone and the "Black Label" brotherhood's fierce devotion to their craft. The upcoming tour will see the band road-testing new material alongside catalog favorites, giving fans the first opportunity to hear "Engines of Demolition" songs in their natural habitat — the live stage.