ZAKK WYLDE's BLACK LABEL SOCIETY have released their 12th studio album Engines of Demolition today, delivering 13 tracks that span the full emotional and sonic range of Wylde's storied career.
The record balances ferocious riff-driven slabs — "Name In Blood," "Gatherer of Souls," "The Hand of Tomorrow's Grave," and "The Gallows" — with introspective ballads like "Better Days & Wiser Times" and "Broken and Blind." But the album's most significant moment comes at the very end: "Ozzy's Song" is a heartfelt tribute to OZZY OSBOURNE, Wylde's mentor, longtime employer, and creative cornerstone, who passed away earlier this year. It is the most nakedly emotional piece Wylde has recorded in decades.
"This is a sincere ride through the peaks and valleys of the last four years," Wylde said. He began sketching ideas during the Pantera Celebration World Tour in 2022. The result is a record that feels deeply personal while still delivering the crushing heaviness BLACK LABEL SOCIETY fans demand.
Engines of Demolition is available now on all formats.