Mafia
Black Label Society · 2005
54 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · groove metal
A gritty blend of Southern metal and hard rock that rages with raw intensity and emotional depth.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions intense, cathartic experiences
- Context
- Released in early 2005, 'Mafia' is Black Label Society's fifth studio album, following the commercially successful 'Hangover Music Vol. VI.' At this point in their career, Zakk Wylde was solidifying his reputation not only as a formidable guitarist but also as a powerful songwriter, while the band was gaining traction within the heavy metal community.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, groove metal
Mafia is an album by Black Label Society, released in 2005. A gritty blend of Southern metal and hard rock that rages with raw intensity and emotional depth. 'Mafia' debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart and received favorable reviews from critics. The album's lead single, 'Suicide Messiah,' garnered significant airplay and contributed to its recognition in the groove metal scene, showcasing Wylde’s musical prowess and lyrical themes of struggle. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mafia sound like?
A gritty blend of Southern metal and hard rock that rages with raw intensity and emotional depth. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Mafia by Black Label Society notable?
'Mafia' debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart and received favorable reviews from critics. The album's lead single, 'Suicide Messiah,' garnered significant airplay and contributed to its recognition in the groove metal scene, showcasing Wylde’s musical prowess and lyrical themes of struggle. Released in early 2005, 'Mafia' is Black Label Society's fifth studio album, following the commercially successful 'Hangover Music Vol. VI.' At this point in their career, Zakk Wylde was solidifying his reputation not only as a formidable guitarist but also as a powerful songwriter, while the band was gaining traction within the heavy metal community.
Who is Mafia for?
Mafia works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and intense, cathartic experiences.
How many songs are on Mafia?
Mafia has 15 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fire It Up Standout 4:59
- 2 What's in You 3:00
- 3 Suicide Messiah Standout 5:47
- 4 Forever Down 3:39
- 5 In This River Standout 3:52
- 6 You Must Be Blind 3:27
- 7 Death March 3:05
- 8 Dr. Octavia 0:50
- 9 Say What You Will 3:46
- 10 Too Tough to Die 2:50
- 11 Electric Hellfire 2:28
- 12 Spread Your Wings 4:09
- 13 Been a Long Time 3:07
- 14 Dirt on the Grave 2:51
- 15 I Never Dreamed 6:08
Release Date
January 1, 2005
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
54 min 4 sec
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