Black Label Society has announced its new album, Engines of Demolition, set for release on March 27, 2026, featuring a tribute track to Ozzy Osbourne. The album marks the band's return since 2021's Doom Crew Inc. and includes previously released singles. It coincides with an extensive North American tour and festival appearances.
Black Label Society, led by guitarist and vocalist Zakk Wylde, will release its upcoming studio album, Engines of Demolition, on March 27, 2026, through MNRK Heavy. This 15-track effort serves as the successor to the band's 2021 album, Doom Crew Inc., and highlights Wylde's long-standing collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne, whom he joined as a backing musician nearly 40 years ago. Wylde founded Black Label Society in 1998 while maintaining commitments with Osbourne and Black Sabbath.
A key feature is the closing track, "Ozzy’s Song," described as a tribute to the legendary singer. One source notes Osbourne's passing on July 22, 2025, following his final performance at Back to the Beginning, adding emotional depth to the dedication, though this detail awaits broader confirmation. The album blends heavy riffs with introspective themes, including singles "Broken and Blind," "The Gallows," and "Lord Humungus."
The full tracklist includes:
- Name in Blood
- Gatherer of Souls
- The Hand of Tomorrows Grave
- Better Days & Wiser Times
- Broken and Blind
- The Gallows
- Above & Below
- Back to Me
- Lord Humungus
- Pedal to the Floor
- Broken Pieces
- The Stranger
- Ozzy’s Song
- Name in Blood (Unblackened)
- Lord Humungus (Unblackened)
To support the release, Black Label Society embarks on a tour starting February 27, 2026, at Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas, with stops across the US and Canada through April, including venues like The Fillmore Detroit and Mohegan Sun Arena. Additional dates extend into May and summer festivals, such as Bangers Open Air 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil, on April 25-26, and Welcome to Rockville on May 7. The tour underscores the band's return to live performances amid this new chapter.
