Black Label Society Announce Release Of Live DVD 'Unblackened'

'Unblackened,' the new live DVD, Blu-ray and digital video from Black Label Society, will be released in the UK on September 23.

Additionally, Zakk's label home, eOne Music, will release the audio version of the 'Unblackened' DVD under the same name. The double-disc release will have six additional tracks not found on the DVD, including two acoustic versions of Queen Of Sorrow and Won't Find It Here, and covers of Leon Russell’s Song For You and Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone by Bill Withers.

Since their early '90s inception, Black Label Society, formed and helmed by guitar legend Zakk Wylde, has been at the forefront of hard rock. Their penchant for hard riffs and blazing solos has resulted in a slew of hugely successful albums, however, 'Unblackened,' unveils another side of the band.

Filmed and recorded earlier this year in high definition at Los Angeles’ Club Nokia, 'Unblackened' is Black Label Society presenting their songs in a whole new light, with greater use of acoustic instrumentation. Wylde plays both guitar and piano, with Nick Catanase on guitar, John DeServio on bass/vocals, Chad Szeliga on drums, Derek Sherinian on keyboards/piano, and Greg Locascio providing additional vocals. Their stripped-down approach highlights the subtler nuances of the songwriting, without losing any of the fire or intensity. 

Speaking about the new DVD, Zakk said: “This is something we haven’t done yet, and we wanted to give our fans something new. You can take a song that you’ve played thousands of times and rearrange it, and all of a sudden it’s something totally fresh. The attitude of the songs doesn’t change when we play them acoustically — the tunes are gritty regardless."

In addition to the concert, 'Unblackened' packs a load of bonus material. A new interview with Zakk, photo gallery, music video for Losin’ Your Mind, and a feature with Wylde visiting HM Prison Stocken in the UK are all included.

'Unblackened' DVD Tracklisting:
1. Losin’ Your Mind
2. The Blessed Hellride
3. Sold My Soul
4. Road Back Home
5. Spoke In The Wheel
6. House Of Doom
7. Queen Of Sorrow
8. Machine Gun Man
9. Sweet Jesus
10. In This River
11. Throwin’ It All Away
12. Takillya (Estyabon)
13. Won’t Find It Here
14. Rust
15. Speedball
16. I Thank You Child
17. Stillborn

'Unblackened' CD Tracklisting:
DISC 1
1. Losin' Your Mind
2. The Blessed Hellride
3. Sold My Soul
4. Road Back Home
5. Spoke In the Wheel
6. House Of Doom
7. Queen Of Sorrow
8. Machine Gun Man
9. Sweet Jesus
10. In This River
11. Throwin' It All Away
DISC 2
1. Takillya (Estyabon)
2. Won't Find It Here
3. Rust
4. Speedball
5. I Thank You Child
6. Stillborn
7. Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone (cover)
9. Lovin' Woman
10. Queen Of Sorrow (unplugged)
11. Song For You (cover)
12. Won't Find It Here (unplugged)
13. Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Further details over at blacklabelsociety.com

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