Black Label Society Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Rock Southern rock Metal Hard rock Grunge Stoner rock Death metal Alternative metal Sludge metal Groove metal Nu metal Acoustic rock Black metal Heavy metal southern metal

Members

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Zakk Wylde

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Singer Guitarist Keyboardist

Groups:

Pantera Ozzy Osbourne Zakk Sabbath Britny Fox Pride and Glory Generation Axe Steel Dragon

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Robert Trujillo

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Bassist

Groups:

Metallica Ozzy Osbourne Suicidal Tendencies Infectious Grooves Cyco Miko Medication Mass Mental? Project Tru wirebox Coffindrop

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Mike Inez

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Bassist

Groups:

Alice in Chains Ozzy Osbourne Heart Slash's Snakepit Spys4Darwin

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James Lomenzo

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Bassist

Groups:

Megadeth Ozzy Osbourne White Lion Lynch Mob Killing Machine Pride and Glory Slash's Snakepit Hail! Sweet & Lynch Dio Disciples Firstborne

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Dario Lorina

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Guitarist

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Will Hunt

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Drummer

Groups:

Evanescence Static?X Slaughter Skrape Methods of Mayhem Dark New Day Device Crossfade Stuck Mojo Rival City

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John DeServio

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Bassist

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Pride and Glory

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Nick Catanese

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Guitarist

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Chad Szeliga

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Drummer

Groups:

Breaking Benjamin Black Star Riders Switched

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Phil Ondich

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Drummer

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Raging Slab

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Craig Nunenmacher

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Drummer

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Crowbar Lillian Axe

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About

Black Label Society is an American heavy metal band known for their powerful blend of heavy metal, southern rock, and groove metal. Originating from Los Angeles in 1998, the group was founded by Zakk Wylde (vocals, guitar), who remains the driving force behind their sound. Over the years, the lineup has seen various members, with current contributions from Dario Lorina (guitar), John DeServio (bass), and Jeff Fabb (drums). Black Label Society's music is characterized by its heavy riffing, blues-infused solos, and anthemic choruses, creating a sound that resonates with fans of both traditional and modern metal.

How to Sound Like Black Label Society

The sonic character of Black Label Society is dominated by thick, aggressive guitar tones, fueled by Zakk Wylde's masterful use of the Gibson Les Paul Custom "The Rebel". To achieve their signature heavy yet melodic sound, Wylde often employs overdrive pedals like the Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive, which lends a gritty edge to his searing solos. The band's music is further enriched by chorus effects, providing depth and texture, as heard through pedals such as the Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble. With a foundation built on powerful, rhythmic grooves, their music embodies both raw aggression and a sense of southern rock swagger, making it a compelling study for those looking to capture a similar blend of heaviness and melody.

Discography

Shot To Hell

2006

Order Of The Black (Napster bonus track edition)

2010

The Song Remains Not The Same

2011

Unblackened (Live)

2013

Catacombs of the Black Vatican

2014

Grimmest Hits

2018

The Blessed Hellride

2018

Stronger Than Death

2018

Sonic Brew

2018

Skullage

2018

Mafia

2018

Hangover Music Vol. VI

2018

Alcohol Fueled Brewtality Live!

2018

1919 Eternal

2018

Doom Crew Inc.

2021

Get the Black Label Society Sound

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