Earlier today, Black Label Society, Obituary, and Lord Dying announced a tour together, but it was apparently cancelled within an hour. Black Label Society and Obituary have yet to comment, but Lord Dying issued the following statement:
“Unfortunately, due to unforeseen sudden circumstances beyond our control, this tour is no longer happening.”
Black Label Society have announced a headlining North American tour. The Black Dahlia Murder and Alien Weaponry will serve as support.
Tour Dates:
09/11 Ventura, CA – Ventura Theater
09/13 Boise, ID – Knitting Factory Concert House
09/14 Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory Concert House
09/15 Missoula, MT – The Wilma
09/16 Billings, MT – Pub Station
09/18 Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep
09/19 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
09/21 Odessa, TX – Dos Amigos
09/22 Houston, TX – House of Blues
09/23 Baton Rouge, LA – Varsity Theatre
09/25 Fayetteville, AR – Fayetteville Town Center
09/27 Turtle Lake, WI – St. Croix Casino
09/28 Belvidere, IL – The Apollo Theatre
09/30 Kitchener, ON – Elements
10/01 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
10/02 Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena
10/04 Boston, MA – House of Blues
10/05 Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
10/08 Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
10/10 Destin, FL – Club LA
10/11 Manchester, TN – Exit 111 Festival
10/12 Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall (with Toke) (no Alien Weaponry)
10/13 Jacksonville, NC – The Tarheel Concert Lounge (with Toke) (no Alien Weaponry
Black Label Society have premiered a new video for their song “Bored To Tears.“ The track originally appeared on the band’s 1999 album “Sonic Brew” and it has since been digitally remastered for the 20th anniversary edition of the effort. That release is called “Sonic Brew – 20th Anniversary Blend 5.99 – 5.19” and it will be available on May 17
Zakk Wylde commented:
“With the new Black Label Supah-exciting technicolor dream coat high calorie burning video for ‘Bored to Tears,’ I told Black Label director o’ doom & delight, Father Justin Reich, that I wanted to do an ‘EXCITING’ and ‘TOUGH’ looking video in the movie genre style of Clint Eastwood & Charles Bronson.
After seeing the video, apparently Father Justin Reich doesn’t know who these LEGENDARY FILM ICONS are or has them confused with two other actors named Clint Eastwood & Charles Bronson. Every time I watch this video I’m more confused than I was during the previous viewing.“
Black Label Society have premiered a new video for their unplugged version of “Spoke In The Wheel.“ This version of the track is from the new 20th anniversary edition of “Sonic Brew.” That release is called “Sonic Brew – 20th Anniversary Blend 5.99 – 5.19” and it will be available on May 17. As previously reported, the group will be hitting the road on a “Sonic Brew” 20th anniversary tour this spring.
Black Label Society have announced that they will be releasing a 20th anniversary edition of “Sonic Brew”, titled “Sonic Brew – 20th Anniversary Blend 5.99 – 5.19”, on May 17 via eOne Music. The effort has been digitally remastered and it will come with some bonus tracks including a full band/piano version of “Spoke In The Wheel” and an acoustic version of “Black Pearl.“
Zakk Wylde commented:
“The original recording back in 1997 was mastered with high volume, alcohol, and dance. We went in and worked off the existing performances and focused on the high volume and dance while replacing the booze with viagra and anabolic steroids. I wanted to re-blend and re-choreograph this release to be the most brewtal and dance-tactic album since Gloria Gaynor‘s ‘I Will Survive’ dominated the dance floor at Studio 54!”
This is the first in a series of reissues from eOne Music, who are also planning to reissue “Stronger Than Death“, “1919 Eternal“, “The Blessed Hellride“, “Hangover Music Vol. VI“, “Mafia” and “Shot To Hell” as well.
In other news, the group have also announced a “Sonic Brew“ 20th anniversary tour. The band will be playing two nights in every city and are planning to perform the album in full on the first night and a set of fan favorites on the second night. Here’s the dates:
04/24 Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
04/25 Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
04/27 Dallas, TX – Canton Hall
04/28 Dallas, TX – Canton Hall
04/30 Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
05/01 Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
05/04 Jacksonville, FL – Welcome To Rockville
05/06 New York, NY – The Bowery Ballroom
05/07 New York, NY – The Bowery Ballroom
05/11 Rockingham, NC – Epicenter
05/14 Toronto, ON – Opera House
05/15 Toronto, ON – Opera House
05/17 Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple
05/18 Clarksville, TN – O’Connors
05/22 Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
05/23 Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
Black Label Society have premiered a new video for their song “Trampled Down Below.“ This track is from the band’s latest album “Grimmest Hits.” The clip, which was directed by Dan Sturgess, was filmed at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England.
Black Label Society have announced another headlining tour with Corrosion Of Conformity and Eyehategod. Telekinetic Yeti will also perform on select dates when Eyehategod are not present.
Tour Dates:
07/14 Cadott, WI – Cadott Rock Fest
07/15 Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Music Festival
07/16 Peoria, IL – Monarch Music Hall (with Telekinetic Yeti) (no Eyehategod)
07/17 Joliet, IL – The Forge (with Telekinetic Yeti) (no Eyehategod)
07/18 Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Live
07/20 Lincoln, NE – The Bourbon
07/21 Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
07/22 Wichita, KS – The Cotillion
07/23 Sioux Falls, SD – The District
07/25 Ft. Wayne, IN – The Clyde Theatre
07/27 Syracuse, NY – SI Hall at The Fairgrounds
07/29 Hartford, CT – The Webster (with Telekinetic Yeti) (no Eyehategod)
07/30 Wilmington, DE – The Queen
08/01 Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
08/02 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
08/03 Lynchburg, VA – Phase 2
08/05 Norfolk, VA – The NorVA
08/07 Toronto, ON – Rebel
08/08 Montreal, QC – Mtelus
08/09 Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman Theater
08/10 Huntington, NY – The Paramount
08/11 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
