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Skullage

Black Label Society · 2009

81 min · 32 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · groove metal

A thunderous blend of Southern metal grit and melodic hard rock anthems that resonate with raw emotion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with intensity
  • emotional catharsis through heaviness
  • dynamic progression across tracks
  • acoustic interludes for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Skullage' was released in 2009, Black Label Society had established themselves as a prominent force in heavy metal, following their breakthrough album '1919 Eternal' in 2002. This compilation showcases their evolution over nearly a decade, featuring both studio and live tracks that highlight their signature sound and Zakk Wylde's prowess as a guitarist.
Stylistic neighbors
Pantera· Down· Crowbar

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Machine Gun Man 4:57
  • 2 Dead as Yesterday 2:51
  • 3 All for You 4:00
  • 4 13 Years of Grief 4:12
  • 5 Bleed for Me 5:31
  • 6 Doomsday Jesus 3:31
  • 7 Stillborn 3:16
  • 8 Won't Find It Here 6:26
  • 9 Suicide Messiah 5:47
  • 10 In This River 3:55
  • 11 Fire It Up 5:01
  • 12 New Religion 4:35
  • 13 Slightly Amped Instrumental Intro (acoustic) 4:58
  • 14 The Blessed Hellride (acoustic) 5:12
  • 15 Spoke in the Wheel (acoustic) 5:03
  • 16 Stillborn (acoustic) 6:05

Disc 2

  • 1 Spoke In The Wheel (From "Doom Troopim': European Invasion")
  • 2 All For You (From "Boozed Broozed & Broken-Boned")
  • 3 13 Years Of Grief (From "Boozed Broozed & Broken-Boned") 5:54
  • 4 Bleed For Me (From "Boozed Broozed & Broken-Boned")
  • 5 Stillborn (Video)
  • 6 Suicide Messiah (Video)
  • 7 In This River (Video)
  • 8 Fire It Up (Video)
  • 9 New Religion (Video)
  • 10 Welcome To The Compound (Interview Feature)
  • 11 Slightly Amped (Live In Lehigh Valley)
  • 12 Instrumental Intro (Live In Lehigh Valley)
  • 13 The Blessed Hellride (Live In Lehigh Valley)
  • 14 Spoke In The Wheel (Live In Lehigh Valley)
  • 15 We Live No More (Live In Lehigh Valley)
  • 16 Stillborn (Live In Lehigh Valley)

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