Black Label Society - Catacombs of the Black Vatican [2LP Gold]

Catacombs Of The Black Vatican sees Black Label Society embracing both brute force and brooding atmosphere, delivering one of the most emotionally layered chapters in Zakk Wylde's ever-evolving catalog.

Released in 2014, the album arrived after more than a decade of the band's dominance in modern heavy metal, showcasing a mature balance between crushing riffs and introspective songwriting. This limited 2LP gold vinyl edition, restricted to just 250 units, adds a striking collectible touch to a record that thrives on both power and nuance.

Opening with the ominous Fields Of Unforgiveness, the album immediately establishes its dark, cinematic tone. My Dying Time unleashes the muscular groove and soaring leads that have become Black Label Society trademarks, while Angel Of Mercy and Heart Of Darkness reveal Wylde's gift for weaving melody and vulnerability into towering walls of sound. Elsewhere, Believe and Scars explore themes of perseverance, loss, and redemption, adding emotional depth beneath the distortion and thunder.

Throughout the record, Wylde's signature guitar work remains the centerpiece - equal parts Southern grit, Sabbath-sized heaviness, and heartfelt expression. Songs such as Damn The Flood and Shades Of Gray demonstrate the band's ability to shift seamlessly between aggressive metal assaults and reflective, almost soulful moments.

For collectors and longtime fans, Catacombs Of The Black Vatican stands as one of Black Label Society's most dynamic releases. Pressed on limited gold vinyl, it captures a band confident enough to be both ferocious and vulnerable, proving that heavy music can hit just as hard emotionally as it does sonically.

Tracklist: 

1. Fields of Unforgiveness

2. My Dying Time

3. Believe

4. Angel of Mercy

5. Heart of Darkness

6. Beyond the Down

7. Scars

8. Damn the Flood

9. I’ve Gone Away

10. Empty Promises

11. Shades of Gray