Music DVD Review: Black Label Society: The European Invasion - Doom Troopin'
Published August 24, 2006
Watching this concert disk makes me wish I kept up with Black Label Society. I really have no excuse for why I haven't. I picked up their debut, Sonic Brew, way back in the day, and I have their previous DVD, Boozed, Broozed & Broken Boned, but for some reason or other I never got any of their other albums. That is now an absolute must.
Anyone who is a fan of face melting solos, bone crushing riffs, and pure attitude, must add this disk to their collection. Zakk Wylde is, hands down, one of the best guitar players in the world. I have never heard anyone else play like he can. He is a true original, and this concert has him at the top of his game.
The centerpiece of this two disk set is a concert filmed in Paris. It begins with a Wylde solo and never lets up. The show runs nearly two hours and had me completely in awe the entire time. This is Wylde and the rest of his band is up there to blow your head off. They damn near succeed with driving drums, solid rhythm section, and Zakk playing ringleader to the musical mayhem.
This is an experience, something I hope to experience in person, playing in your face rock and metal, drinking beer and just having an absolute blast. The crowd was into it from start to finish. I am not even sure how to accurately describe how good this show is.
Early on there is a bit of a drinking break where Zakk begins playing "Iron Man" with his fret hand while drinking with the other — a fun interlude. Later, there is an acoustic guitar solo jam. Zakk sits down, cross-legged, and just shreds on the acoustic, even playing some of "Mama, I'm Coming Home," much to the enjoyment of the crowd. There is also a touching performance of "In This River," a song dedicated to the late great, Dimebag Darrell, a song that Zakk says will never leave the Black Label setlist.
The set concludes with "Genocide Junkies" followed by Zakk proceeding to throw the amps and monitors into the crowd, something I have learned to be a regular happening at Black Label shows.
- Music DVD Review: Black Label Society: The European Invasion - Doom Troopin'
- Published: August 24, 2006
- Type: Review
- Section: Music
- Filed Under: Music: Hard Rock, Music: Live Concerts, Music: Metal, Video: Music
- Writer: Chris Beaumont
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Zakk is a thief.
His website promoted a scam against thousands of fans, yet he has done nothing to help his fans situation. I myself am out 200 dollars thanks to zakkwylde.com
Need proof?
Google zakk wylde 357 scam.
Zakk sucks balls.