Skullage
Black Label Society · 2009
81 min · 32 tracks · hard rock
A ferocious blend of heavy riffs and Southern rock grit that embodies the raw energy of hard-hitting metal anthems.
Top tracks — play these first
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Machine Gun Man Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Bleed for Me — This track exemplifies the band's ability to combine aggressive guitar work with introspective lyrics, creating a powerful emotional resonance that connects deeply with listeners.
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Stillborn — A definitive anthem for the band, Stillborn features crushing riffs and a memorable chorus that encapsulates Black Label Society's heavy yet melodic style.
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In This River — Written as a tribute to Dimebag Darrell of Pantera, this song stands out for its poignant lyrics and heartfelt delivery, showcasing a more vulnerable side of the band.
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Fire It Up — With its infectious energy and catchy chorus, Fire It Up serves as a quintessential party anthem that demonstrates the band's knack for crafting engaging tracks.
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
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation showcasing live and studio tracks, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- Dimebag Darrell tribute· Southern rock grit
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Skullage captures Black Label Society during a period of consolidation following their successful albums like Mafia (2005) and Shot to Hell (2006). This compilation showcases the band's signature sound while also featuring new acoustic interpretations, illustrating their versatility as they continued to build their legacy in the metal scene.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Machine Gun Man Start here 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)
What to play next
Order of the Black
2010
Continues the heavy riffs and energy with a more polished sound.
Hangover Music Vol. VI
2004
Precedes Skullage with a mix of grit and melody, setting the stage.
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 grit, with intense energy and themes of power.
Deliverance
Corrosion of Conformity
Combines Southern rock influences with a heavy metal edge, echoing the raw energy and grit.
NOLA
Down
Merges Southern rock with doom-laden heaviness, reflecting similar themes of grit and raw power.
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