Grimmest Hits
Black Label Society · 2018
64 min · 14 tracks · hard rock
Heavy riffs and gritty vocals intertwine with introspective lyrics, anchored in a Southern metal groove that defines Black Label Society's sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Trampled Down Below Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its relentless energy and hard-hitting riffs, showcasing Wylde's signature guitar work and raw vocal delivery.
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A Love Unreal — A poignant ballad that reveals a more vulnerable side of Wylde, blending melodic hooks with emotionally charged lyrics about lost love.
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The Day That Heaven Had Gone Away — This track features a haunting melody paired with introspective lyrics, capturing a sense of melancholy that resonates deeply throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- haunting lyrical themes throughout
- for late-night introspection
- waves of gritty intensity
- reflective moments between heavy tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- avoid prolonged listening experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues the band's sound with strong commercial viability, showing ongoing creativity.
- Themes
- Southern grit· lost love reflections
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, Grimmest Hits is Black Label Society's tenth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Catacombs of the Black Vatican. At this point in their career, the band solidified their reputation as mainstays in the heavy metal scene while exploring deeper themes in their songwriting. The album showcases Zakk Wylde's evolution as both a guitarist and lyricist.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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A Love Unreal
The bridge introduces a stark contrast in tone as it shifts from somber reflection to an intense emotional outpouring about longing.
This shift emphasizes the internal conflict between hope and despair, enhancing the song's depth and complexity.
Tracklist
- 1 Trampled Down Below Start here 5:02
- 2 Seasons of Falter 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 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
What to play next
Doom Crew Inc.
2021
Continues the heavy riffs and introspective themes with a fresh energy.
Catacombs of the Black Vatican
2014
Sets the stage with similar sonic elements and lyrical depth.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Vulgar Display of Power
Pantera
Shares the same heavy riffs and Southern metal influence with intense, introspective lyrics.
NOLA
Down
Combines Southern metal grooves with themes of loss and reflection, akin to Black Label Society's style.
Deliverance
Corrosion of Conformity
Merges heavy riffs with Southern rock elements, exploring gritty themes similar to Grimmest Hits.
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