Is Doom Crew Inc. a good place to start with Black Label Society?

Yes, Doom Crew Inc. is recommended as a starting point for new Black Label Society listeners. A blistering fusion of Southern metal and hard rock, resonating with gritty riffs and anthemic choruses. Released on November 26, 2021, Doom Crew Inc. is Black Label Society's tenth studio album, following their 2018 release, Grimmest Hits. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation as stalwarts of heavy music, blending classic metal with modern grooves while continuing to evolve their sound and songwriting.

Who is Doom Crew Inc. for?

Doom Crew Inc. works well if you're into gradual build to emotional climax, thunderous riffs for cathartic release and late-night reflective listening experience.

How many songs are on Doom Crew Inc.?

Doom Crew Inc. has 12 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.

Doom Crew Inc.

Black Label Society · 2021

63 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

A blistering fusion of Southern metal and hard rock, resonating with gritty riffs and anthemic choruses.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Set You Free Start here — This opening track sets a tone of defiance with its driving rhythm and soaring melodies, encapsulating the album's spirit of resilience.
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Destroy & Conquer — With its aggressive riffs and motivational lyrics, this song embodies the band's ethos of strength and perseverance, making it a standout anthem.
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Gospel Of Lies — The track features intricate guitar work and introspective lyrics that explore themes of deception and truth, showcasing the band's musical depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Doom Crew Inc. showcases strong songwriting and performance but follows familiar patterns in hard rock.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
Several songs feature dual guitar harmonies, creating a rich texture that enhances the heavy riffs.
The choruses are consistently anthemic, often repeating key phrases that invite listener participation.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

gradual build to emotional climax
thunderous riffs for cathartic release
late-night reflective listening experience
evocative melodies for deep focus
powerful anthems for road trips

Maybe skip if you

seeking quick, upbeat tracks
prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and popularity in their established sound.
Themes: Southern grit· defiant resilience· truth and deception
Career context: Released on November 26, 2021, Doom Crew Inc. is Black Label Society's tenth studio album, following their 2018 release, Grimmest Hits. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation as stalwarts of heavy music, blending classic metal with modern grooves while continuing to evolve their sound and songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors: Pantera· Down· Crowbar

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

You Made Me Want To Live

The verse shifts from personal reflection to a direct confrontation of external pressures and expectations.

This transition creates a dynamic tension that emphasizes the struggle between personal desire and societal influences.