Black label society frontman and famed metal axe wielder zakk wylde returns to his southern rock roots with his second solo effort and sequel to 1996s book of shadows. Its mostly acoustic and unplugged but still one of his best, in my opinion. On august 1, 1993, at great woods amphitheatre in mansfield, ma, wylde appeared on stage with the allman brothers on lead guitar since dickey betts was unable to make the show, and they needed a guitarist at the last minute. Zakk wylde book of shadows 1 and 2 black label society. I would rate book of shadows 1 as a 8 or 9 out of 10 but this one s little more than 4 or 5. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Zakk wylde zakk wylde book of shadows ii tour facebook. Naturally, the album is a guitar showcase, with each song boasting a dazzling guitar solo or two.
David lee roth for one album and tim ripper owens for one album, along with joe. I search 2 jears for this record and found it on ebay. Its awsome to hear the best singer songwriter on vinyl. The choice of tracks however is a different matter, as they were so bland and dull the disk could have been labelled as easy listening and stocked next to bradley walsh. Rolling wthe orange buzzsaw odin grail darkest hour book of shadows ii tblst sdmf wylde audio death wish coffee company american musical supply lawk star guitars drum cityguitarland red dragon guitars emg pickups tonepros jim dunlop guitar products generation axe tour zakk sabbath ozzy osbourne shop. Apr 01, 2016 zakk wylde has rolled the keysmore precisely, the hammond b3 organback out for book of shadows ii, which arrives april 8 on eone music. Book of shadows in 1996 and book of shadows ii in 2016.
Twenty years after the release of book of shadows, hard rock guitar slinger zakk wylde s debut solo album, he delivers a sequel. In closing, this is a very strong and underrated album, and in my opinion zakk wyldes best work. This album by zakk was the first i listened to and i was blown away. This show is documented on the bootleg zakk goes wylde. Edit release all versions of this release new submission.
Book of shadows ii is like a well deserved sitdown in a comfy armchair with a drink of choice after a nasty day. Upon its april 8 th release, enter zakk wyldes book of shadows ii. Kritik zu zakk wylde book of shadows ii metal hammer. Zakk wylde book of shadows ii 2016 tangra mega rock. The album was first released in 1996 by geffen, and was reissued by. Book of shadows ii bonus track edition by zakk wylde on. The album was first released in 1996 by geffen, and was reissued by spitfire in 1999 with the bonus disc containing evil ways the japanese bonus track from the albums original release, the color green, and peddlers of death an acoustic version of a track that features on black label societys sonic. Apr 08, 2016 listen to your favorite songs from book of shadows ii by zakk wylde now. If you dont own this cd you are missing out on something truly special. Book of shadows, an album by zakk wylde on spotify. Book of shadows is the first solo studio album by the heavy metal guitarist zakk wylde.
So, once we got to 16 years with book of shadows ii, i said, ah, the hell with it. Listen to your favorite songs from book of shadows ii bonus track edition by zakk wylde now. Book of shadows 2 celebrates the 20th anniversary of the original release. Zakk wylde book of shadows lyrics and tracklist genius. Apr 18, 2016 as the successor to 1996s book of shadows, its hard to fathom that merely twenty years has passed. Apr 06, 2016 15 videos play all zakk wylde book of shadows 2 bridgey2k9 zakk wylde sleeping dogs official video ft. But, as he himself says, sometimes, after a long day of headcrushing in the studio, one needs to sit down on the acoustic or the piano and wind down a bit. Apr 25, 2016 zakk s reputation as one raging guitar beast has been solid and forged throughout the years in many decibel. Credit allows you to download with unlimited speed. It defies all expectations of its predecessor and will continue to create a respect for the way that zakk wylde can alternate between different styles and be skilled and passionate enough for them. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.
Book of shadows zakk wylde to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Buy zakk wyldes album titled book of shadows ii to enjoy in your home or car, or gift. Book of shadows black label society zakk wylde format. As with his 1996 release book of shadows, wylde has put aside his electrified six string demon axe and picked up an acoustic for a far more gentle, lighter touch. Sold by partmeter and sent from amazon fulfillment. Originally released in 1996 it is now reissued on armoury records and includes the 3 track bonus disc that was added in 1999. Book of shadows ii by zakk wylde 602547816238 cd barnes.
Book of shadows ii creates an easy nostalgia but also keeps valuable room to ensure that new memories are made to and with the music of this record. Zakk,s voice is as good as ever and i could not criticise him on any track. Zakk wylde book of shadows 2 full album 2016 youtube. Release group book of shadows by zakk wylde musicbrainz.
The album was first released in 1996 and was reissued by spitfire in 1999 with three bonus cuts. May 16, 2016 tickets and vip meet and greet packages available at related videos. Zakk wylde download high quality complete mp3 albums. On this release he shows a different side to his music. Book of shadows 2 is a solo album from guitarist zakk wylde. Zakk wylde s sound before he had bls, was more like a country rock sound, and it showed that depressive, emotional side of zakk that we all know and love. The album echoes its predecessor in lyrics and tone.
The earlier record, now regarded as a classic for its harrowing honesty and expressions of personal darkness, was an anomaly, given its southernflavored acoustic roots m. Zakk wylde book of shadows ii lyrics and tracklist genius. Apr 15, 2016 zakk wyldes book of shadows isnt exactly the landmark album that appetite for destruction was, but it was still a great record that showcased a surprising side of wylde that wed not seen to that point. The album was first released in 1996, and was reissued by spitfire in 1999 with the bonus disc containing evil ways the japanese bonus track from the albums original release, the color green, and peddlers of death an acoustic version of a track that features on black label societys sonic brew. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. Zakk wylde book of shadows ii darkest hour solo in. Zakk wylde way beyond empty album book of shadows front.
Mar 15, 2016 fans of the norse godlike zakk wylde know he is more than just a metal guitarist, and happily book of shadows ii shows the world he is so much more. The album was first released in 1996, and was reissued by spitfire in 1999 with the bonus disc containing evil ways the japanese bonus track from the albums original release, the color green, and peddlers of death an acoustic version of a track that features on black label society. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. In the 20 years since its release, weve heard a lot of acoustic music both great and notsogreat from wylde. Jan 18, 2014 tms returns to nyc with the premiere of season. Stream book of shadows ii by zakk wylde on amazon music. Als zakk wylde vor zwanzig jahren sein erstes, exzellentes, zwischen southern. In fact, the best label i can apply to book of shadows is alternative southern rock. Evil ways the japanese bonus track from the albums original release, the color green and peddlers of death an acoustic version of a track that features on black label societys sonic brew. Information on zakk wyldes acoustic solo albums book of shadows and book of. Book of shadows ii hdtracks the worlds greatestsounding.