The Bottom Line
Excellent greatest hits package spanning the entire career of one of the best guitarists in the business.
Pros
- Songs span his entire career
- Masterful guitar work
- Includes two previously unreleased tracks
Cons
- None
Description
- Album has 19 tracks and clocks in at 72 minutes.
- Chronicles his releases on his former label, Spitfire Records.
- Wylde is one of the most accomplished and respected guitarists in metal.
Guide Review - Black Label Society - Kings Of Damnation: 98-04
After joining Ozzy Osbourne's band at the age of 19, Zakk Wylde went out on his own. His first band was Pride and Glory, who only released one album. Two songs from that album are featured here. After releasing a solo acoustic album, Wylde formed Black Label Society. The rest of the songs on this album are from BLS.
When listening to songs from several different albums you really notice the diversity. Of course the songs are going to be guitar based, but they range from acoustic ballads to full out metal rampages. Wylde's singing voice doesn't have a huge range, but he gets the job done with plenty of emotion.
This album is a good representation of Wylde and his songwriting and guitar playing ability. It's an excellent introduction for new fans and his existing fans will want it for the two new tracks.
