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Grimmest Hits

Black Label Society · 2018

64 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · groove metal

A thunderous blend of Southern metal grit and hard rock anthems with haunting lyrical themes.

Why this album works

'Grimmest Hits' debuted at number 5 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums chart, showcasing Black Label Society's sustained influence in the heavy metal scene. The album received positive reviews, highlighting its dark thematic elements and solidifying Wylde's reputation as a masterful guitarist and songwriter.
Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks haunting lyrical themes throughout for late-night introspection
Context
Released on January 1, 2018, 'Grimmest Hits' is the tenth studio album by Black Label Society. This album comes after their 2014 release, 'Catacombs of the Black Vatican', marking a continued evolution in Zakk Wylde's songwriting and guitar work during a prolific phase in his career.
Stylistic neighbors
Rob Zombie· Adrenaline Mob· Carajo

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Trampled Down Below Standout 5:02
  • 2 Seasons of Falter Standout 4:00
  • 3 The Betrayal 3:48
  • 4 All That Once Shined 3:54
  • 5 The Only Words 5:29
  • 6 Room of Nightmares 2:31
  • 7 A Love Unreal 5:58
  • 8 Disbelief 5:28
  • 9 The Day That Heaven Had Gone Away Standout 6:12
  • 10 Illusions of Peace 4:07
  • 11 Bury Your Sorrow 4:41
  • 12 Nothing Left to Say 4:22
  • 13 Disbelief (Unblackened Version) 5:08
  • 14 The Only Words (Unblackened Version) 3:49

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