1919 Eternal
~ Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society
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Be sure to have a barf bag ready, July 14, 2004
Reviewer: A music fan
This is one of the worst metal album's I've ever heard. If William Hung put out a metal album, it still wouldn't be this bad. Zakk's guitar tones are terrible. Case in point: "Bleed For Me" Not only does this song have annoying guitar riffs, it has some of the worst and most cliche lyrics ever written. If you can't get past hearing Zakk say "Ow" a million times, I don't blame you. Furthermore, how many bands in history have written songs with bleeding for someone as the theme? Next time, try some originality Zakk. If you do, you might actually have a solo career.
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Deadsummer YOU ARE AN IDIOT !!!!, July 11, 2004
Reviewer: JOSEPH MORGANSTERN (AUGUSTA, GA. United States) - See all my reviews
"This CD rocks and has nothing to do with race you TARD!!!" Personaly I dont know what Zakk's views are on race and don't care .All I know is that there is nothing to do with race here dumb ass so get your facts straight.You sound as if you have a huge chip on your shoulder, you need to grow up before someone knocks it off life is too short chill. This CD rocks every song rocks . If you like his music with ozzy you'l love this one it's Old school metal.
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REDNECK!, June 30, 2004
Reviewer: "deadsummer" (no) - See all my reviews
This is a redneck album, fueled by Zakk Wylde's racist beliefs. Anyone who gives this album more than one star is racist. btw, this is a miserable album.
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everything i hate and can't stand..., June 26, 2004
Reviewer: RafaelDsilva (massachusetts) - See all my reviews
...Zakk wylde's bls sounds pretty much worthless if you ask me plus Zakk's vocals are awful! Where's the heavy sound ?This sounds like a washed out version of guns & roses or crap like that at best. Do not waste your money insted save for the new dillinger escape plan album ok ?!
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?(He is) the eternal...BATTERING RAM!?, May 10, 2004
Reviewer: Barry Dejasu (Rehoboth, Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
One of Black Label Society?s most straightforward metal albums (at least one in a trilogy of them, along with STRONGER THAN DEATH and THE BLESSED HELLRIDE), this features some of Zakk Wylde?s best metal work. After a few noise effects and a strangely brutal howl, a fairly fast, rumbling riff smashes in with the intensity of a derailed train on ?Bleed for Me,? one of the most memorable songs in Black Label Society?s (and Zakk?s) career.
Black Label Society is one of the ultimate metal outfits I have ever heard; they (and by ?they,? I mean Zakk and whomever else he hires as extra help) can do it all. There are the fast-paced, riff-based juggernauts like ?Bleed for Me,? ?Lords of Destruction,? ?Demise of Sanity,? and ?Battering Ram.? Songs like ?Life, Birth, Blood, Doom,? ?Graveyard Disciples,? ?Refuse to Bow Down,? and ?Berserkers? carry Zakk?s signature chugging, lock-step rhythms. Then there?s a couple ballads/semi-ballads, including ?Bridge to Cross,? ?Lost Heaven,? and the absolutely amazing acoustic instrumental ?America the Beautiful,? which is to this day my favorite of Zakk?s quieter pieces.
Zakk?s vocal performance, as is unfortunately often the case with Black Label Society, is somewhat marred at times. After hearing his amazing singing voice on BOOK OF SHADOW, I know he can do better than this; but then again, Black Label Society is an entirely different beast from that album. As well, his lyrics are their usual subjects of fighting, death, war, getting drunk and/or stoned, and generally being a bada**. However, it is ultimately the instrumental work that is Zakk?s emphasis with Black Label Society, and it works.
Still one of my top 5 favorite guitarists, Zakk never fails to impress me, especially not on this album. Riffs aplenty, his solos and leads here are especially vigorous and ferocious, and often trippy (just listen to the lead in the pre-chorus of ?Lords of Destruction?). Perhaps my favorite track, instrumentally, is ?Demise of Sanity,? where he has fast riffs played in a lock-step rhythm, with simply killer bursts of distortion in the choruses. And the solo...it nearly makes me have seizures listening to it. Well, not really, but you know what I mean.
His acoustic guitar talents are fully exercised here, too, as evident on ?Bridge to Cross,? ?Lost Heaven,? and ?America the Beautiful.? He puts such soul and nice grooves into the strums and finger-picking, it really is some amazing stuff. Again, for more of this, check out BOOK OF SHADOWS. And yes, he has one of his little acoustic guitar solos, which might not be much, but sure show off his talent.
Finally, the hired musicians: Craig Nunemacher, longtime drummer for Crowbar, once again lends his excellent talents to Black Label Society. However, on several tracks (?Bleed for Me,? ?Demise of Sanity,? and ?Life, Birth, Blood, Doom?) someone known as Christian Werr is the muscle behind the percussion. Whoever he is, he is quite good. Also, on ?Demise? and ?Life...? is featured Robert Trujillo, currently the bassist for Metallica and formerly of Suicidal Tendencies and Ozzy. He adds a nice, funky sort of groove to the work, and really has a good stage presence. His work will be missed.
And...that?s it. For an ultimately good, old-fashioned heavy metal album, check out Black Label Society?s 1919 ETERNAL. Just don?t headbang too hard.
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it's okay, still interesting. 3-4 stars? I don't know, May 4, 2004
Reviewer: A music fan
I agree with some of the fans. Some of the stuff on this album feels like nothing but filler really. Zakk Wylde's vocals weren't done so well, and the production could have been a little better at times as well. I like the sound on the other albums a little better. And those acoustic guitar solos, although they may demonstrate some skill, they aren't comparable to some other acoustic players, and didn't fit in well with the rest of the songs.
It definitely has its roots in Black Sabbath music, there's no questioning that. I have to tell you what an incredible song Bleed For Me is. Where's the man who sang with so much soul on that track? It was difficult to find him on the other ones. That's the one song that would keep me hanging on to this cd. Other than that, his efforts on other BLS albums are far more inspiring.
5/6/04
I spoke a little too strongly. This album is still interesting. Lyrically, it's quite interesting. The concept of this album seems so much darker compared to other albums as he dwells on war and grief and the hardship of being a victim or the player of war, of being a soldier. It's not a bad album. There are some good tracks, and whatever you may think of Zakk's talent as a vocalist, he does sing with a lot of soul, especially on Bleed For Me. Now saying that, as I already mentioned before, I still think I prefer the other three BLS studio albums in a sense. Maybe STRONGER THAN DEATH and 1919 ETERNAL have the strongest and most interesting themes among the four, however. But I still am uncertain of where to place this album exactly no matter how many times I listen to it. Strangely, even though he seems more inspired with the war theme and it being dedicated to his father to some extent about him and everything, even though its seems to have a stronger theme, I feel as though the overall feel of the other albums is better. Now, try to understand that.
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Not a great album, but alright, April 5, 2004
Reviewer: David (Eden, NC, USA R.I.P. Ronald Reagan; greatest pres in history) - See all my reviews
This album is mediocre at best. The vocals are disturbing to say the least. I enjoy the musical/non-vocal aspect of the album for each and every track, but the lyrics are weak, and the vocals are appalling. The vocals get extremely annoying to listen to track after track. Other than that, this album rocks. I suggest this album to hardcore fans, otherwise, you don't want to waste your time with this.
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Zakk Wylde Is A LEGEND!!, March 12, 2004
Reviewer: BLS RULE (South Australia) - See all my reviews
firstly, to ' a music fan' from adelaide australia who said don't buy this, you need to f**k off and get a brain. this is a great album every track is killer (except maybe 'america the beautiful')..standouts for me are "bleed for me, beserkers, battering ram and life, birth, blood, doom"...if you are a Zakk Wylde fan or BLS fan this is definately worth buying.
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Sounds bloody awful!, March 9, 2004
Reviewer: A music fan
This album is appalling! Zakk Wylde can't sing at all and the vocals sound terrible. Sure, he's a great guitar player, but he really should ask somebody else to sing. This album is a blatant Led Zeppelin rip off, Jimmy Page was doing the same stuff 30 years ago and doing it 10 times better. The guitar playing also reminds me a lot of early Def Leppard, and perhaps Aerosmith.
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Refreshing, but too much filler (3.5 Stars), January 19, 2004
Reviewer: "black_metal_emperor" - See all my reviews
This is an album that's alternately great and frustrating. BLS brings a great style and attitude to the table, as Zakk Wylde and company have their feet firmly on the old school metal path. The style is gritty and distinctly American (perhaps best described as "biker metal"), which is refreshing since almost no one plays that style anymore. Zakk Wylde does a fine job of laying down the signature groove-laden sludge riffs and blistering solos that make up the core of the BLS sound. On the other side the rhythm section is fairly unremarkable, but that never really hinders things too much. Thankfully it seems whole band hinges on the performance of Wylde, so when he's on fire BLS as a whole is also red hot. This is evidenced by album highlights like full throttle burners "Genocide Junkies" and "Berserkers".
However, there is one main problem with this album and that's the amount of filler, it seems like for every great song there is a mediocre mid-paced throwaway. There is also the questionable inclusion of two instrumentals ("Speedball" and Wylde's admittedly excellent version of "America The Beautiful") that just don't seem to fit with the rest of the album. These are fairly major gripes, but overall if you like old school heavy metal with a distinctly American sound and can find this disc used it's still worthy of your attention. Some of the songs are definitely keepers...it's a shame they couldn't all be.
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~ Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society
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Be sure to have a barf bag ready, July 14, 2004
Reviewer: A music fan
This is one of the worst metal album's I've ever heard. If William Hung put out a metal album, it still wouldn't be this bad. Zakk's guitar tones are terrible. Case in point: "Bleed For Me" Not only does this song have annoying guitar riffs, it has some of the worst and most cliche lyrics ever written. If you can't get past hearing Zakk say "Ow" a million times, I don't blame you. Furthermore, how many bands in history have written songs with bleeding for someone as the theme? Next time, try some originality Zakk. If you do, you might actually have a solo career.
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Deadsummer YOU ARE AN IDIOT !!!!, July 11, 2004
Reviewer: JOSEPH MORGANSTERN (AUGUSTA, GA. United States) - See all my reviews
"This CD rocks and has nothing to do with race you TARD!!!" Personaly I dont know what Zakk's views are on race and don't care .All I know is that there is nothing to do with race here dumb ass so get your facts straight.You sound as if you have a huge chip on your shoulder, you need to grow up before someone knocks it off life is too short chill. This CD rocks every song rocks . If you like his music with ozzy you'l love this one it's Old school metal.
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0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
REDNECK!, June 30, 2004
Reviewer: "deadsummer" (no) - See all my reviews
This is a redneck album, fueled by Zakk Wylde's racist beliefs. Anyone who gives this album more than one star is racist. btw, this is a miserable album.
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0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
everything i hate and can't stand..., June 26, 2004
Reviewer: RafaelDsilva (massachusetts) - See all my reviews
...Zakk wylde's bls sounds pretty much worthless if you ask me plus Zakk's vocals are awful! Where's the heavy sound ?This sounds like a washed out version of guns & roses or crap like that at best. Do not waste your money insted save for the new dillinger escape plan album ok ?!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
?(He is) the eternal...BATTERING RAM!?, May 10, 2004
Reviewer: Barry Dejasu (Rehoboth, Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
One of Black Label Society?s most straightforward metal albums (at least one in a trilogy of them, along with STRONGER THAN DEATH and THE BLESSED HELLRIDE), this features some of Zakk Wylde?s best metal work. After a few noise effects and a strangely brutal howl, a fairly fast, rumbling riff smashes in with the intensity of a derailed train on ?Bleed for Me,? one of the most memorable songs in Black Label Society?s (and Zakk?s) career.
Black Label Society is one of the ultimate metal outfits I have ever heard; they (and by ?they,? I mean Zakk and whomever else he hires as extra help) can do it all. There are the fast-paced, riff-based juggernauts like ?Bleed for Me,? ?Lords of Destruction,? ?Demise of Sanity,? and ?Battering Ram.? Songs like ?Life, Birth, Blood, Doom,? ?Graveyard Disciples,? ?Refuse to Bow Down,? and ?Berserkers? carry Zakk?s signature chugging, lock-step rhythms. Then there?s a couple ballads/semi-ballads, including ?Bridge to Cross,? ?Lost Heaven,? and the absolutely amazing acoustic instrumental ?America the Beautiful,? which is to this day my favorite of Zakk?s quieter pieces.
Zakk?s vocal performance, as is unfortunately often the case with Black Label Society, is somewhat marred at times. After hearing his amazing singing voice on BOOK OF SHADOW, I know he can do better than this; but then again, Black Label Society is an entirely different beast from that album. As well, his lyrics are their usual subjects of fighting, death, war, getting drunk and/or stoned, and generally being a bada**. However, it is ultimately the instrumental work that is Zakk?s emphasis with Black Label Society, and it works.
Still one of my top 5 favorite guitarists, Zakk never fails to impress me, especially not on this album. Riffs aplenty, his solos and leads here are especially vigorous and ferocious, and often trippy (just listen to the lead in the pre-chorus of ?Lords of Destruction?). Perhaps my favorite track, instrumentally, is ?Demise of Sanity,? where he has fast riffs played in a lock-step rhythm, with simply killer bursts of distortion in the choruses. And the solo...it nearly makes me have seizures listening to it. Well, not really, but you know what I mean.
His acoustic guitar talents are fully exercised here, too, as evident on ?Bridge to Cross,? ?Lost Heaven,? and ?America the Beautiful.? He puts such soul and nice grooves into the strums and finger-picking, it really is some amazing stuff. Again, for more of this, check out BOOK OF SHADOWS. And yes, he has one of his little acoustic guitar solos, which might not be much, but sure show off his talent.
Finally, the hired musicians: Craig Nunemacher, longtime drummer for Crowbar, once again lends his excellent talents to Black Label Society. However, on several tracks (?Bleed for Me,? ?Demise of Sanity,? and ?Life, Birth, Blood, Doom?) someone known as Christian Werr is the muscle behind the percussion. Whoever he is, he is quite good. Also, on ?Demise? and ?Life...? is featured Robert Trujillo, currently the bassist for Metallica and formerly of Suicidal Tendencies and Ozzy. He adds a nice, funky sort of groove to the work, and really has a good stage presence. His work will be missed.
And...that?s it. For an ultimately good, old-fashioned heavy metal album, check out Black Label Society?s 1919 ETERNAL. Just don?t headbang too hard.
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it's okay, still interesting. 3-4 stars? I don't know, May 4, 2004
Reviewer: A music fan
I agree with some of the fans. Some of the stuff on this album feels like nothing but filler really. Zakk Wylde's vocals weren't done so well, and the production could have been a little better at times as well. I like the sound on the other albums a little better. And those acoustic guitar solos, although they may demonstrate some skill, they aren't comparable to some other acoustic players, and didn't fit in well with the rest of the songs.
It definitely has its roots in Black Sabbath music, there's no questioning that. I have to tell you what an incredible song Bleed For Me is. Where's the man who sang with so much soul on that track? It was difficult to find him on the other ones. That's the one song that would keep me hanging on to this cd. Other than that, his efforts on other BLS albums are far more inspiring.
5/6/04
I spoke a little too strongly. This album is still interesting. Lyrically, it's quite interesting. The concept of this album seems so much darker compared to other albums as he dwells on war and grief and the hardship of being a victim or the player of war, of being a soldier. It's not a bad album. There are some good tracks, and whatever you may think of Zakk's talent as a vocalist, he does sing with a lot of soul, especially on Bleed For Me. Now saying that, as I already mentioned before, I still think I prefer the other three BLS studio albums in a sense. Maybe STRONGER THAN DEATH and 1919 ETERNAL have the strongest and most interesting themes among the four, however. But I still am uncertain of where to place this album exactly no matter how many times I listen to it. Strangely, even though he seems more inspired with the war theme and it being dedicated to his father to some extent about him and everything, even though its seems to have a stronger theme, I feel as though the overall feel of the other albums is better. Now, try to understand that.
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Not a great album, but alright, April 5, 2004
Reviewer: David (Eden, NC, USA R.I.P. Ronald Reagan; greatest pres in history) - See all my reviews
This album is mediocre at best. The vocals are disturbing to say the least. I enjoy the musical/non-vocal aspect of the album for each and every track, but the lyrics are weak, and the vocals are appalling. The vocals get extremely annoying to listen to track after track. Other than that, this album rocks. I suggest this album to hardcore fans, otherwise, you don't want to waste your time with this.
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Zakk Wylde Is A LEGEND!!, March 12, 2004
Reviewer: BLS RULE (South Australia) - See all my reviews
firstly, to ' a music fan' from adelaide australia who said don't buy this, you need to f**k off and get a brain. this is a great album every track is killer (except maybe 'america the beautiful')..standouts for me are "bleed for me, beserkers, battering ram and life, birth, blood, doom"...if you are a Zakk Wylde fan or BLS fan this is definately worth buying.
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Sounds bloody awful!, March 9, 2004
Reviewer: A music fan
This album is appalling! Zakk Wylde can't sing at all and the vocals sound terrible. Sure, he's a great guitar player, but he really should ask somebody else to sing. This album is a blatant Led Zeppelin rip off, Jimmy Page was doing the same stuff 30 years ago and doing it 10 times better. The guitar playing also reminds me a lot of early Def Leppard, and perhaps Aerosmith.
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Refreshing, but too much filler (3.5 Stars), January 19, 2004
Reviewer: "black_metal_emperor" - See all my reviews
This is an album that's alternately great and frustrating. BLS brings a great style and attitude to the table, as Zakk Wylde and company have their feet firmly on the old school metal path. The style is gritty and distinctly American (perhaps best described as "biker metal"), which is refreshing since almost no one plays that style anymore. Zakk Wylde does a fine job of laying down the signature groove-laden sludge riffs and blistering solos that make up the core of the BLS sound. On the other side the rhythm section is fairly unremarkable, but that never really hinders things too much. Thankfully it seems whole band hinges on the performance of Wylde, so when he's on fire BLS as a whole is also red hot. This is evidenced by album highlights like full throttle burners "Genocide Junkies" and "Berserkers".
However, there is one main problem with this album and that's the amount of filler, it seems like for every great song there is a mediocre mid-paced throwaway. There is also the questionable inclusion of two instrumentals ("Speedball" and Wylde's admittedly excellent version of "America The Beautiful") that just don't seem to fit with the rest of the album. These are fairly major gripes, but overall if you like old school heavy metal with a distinctly American sound and can find this disc used it's still worthy of your attention. Some of the songs are definitely keepers...it's a shame they couldn't all be.
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