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Catacombs of the Black Vatican

Black Label Society · 2014

44 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · groove metal

A fusion of heavy riffs and heartfelt melodies, echoing themes of loss and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • themes of loss and resilience
  • emotional catharsis through heaviness
  • thoughtful listening in solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike consistent pacing throughout

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2014, 'Catacombs of the Black Vatican' is Black Label Society's eighth studio album. This record followed the band's previous release, 'Order of the Black,' which had solidified their commercial presence in the heavy metal scene. By this time, lead guitarist Zakk Wylde was re-establishing his creative voice after a brief hiatus from the band and his collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne.
Stylistic neighbors
Pantera· Down· Crowbar

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fields of Unforgiveness 3:12
  • 2 My Dying Time 3:22
  • 3 Believe 3:44
  • 4 Angel of Mercy 4:14
  • 5 Heart of Darkness 3:39
  • 6 Beyond the Down 2:54
  • 7 Scars 4:13
  • 8 Damn the Flood 3:18
  • 9 I’ve Gone Away 3:51
  • 10 Empty Promises 5:16
  • 11 Shades of Gray 6:28

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