Black Label Society brought the heat to the Fillmore Detroit with Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel in a loud, gritty night of pure heavy metal.
The evening began in pitch black as Dark Chapel took the stage, silhouettes emerging through a low, ominous hum that pulled the crowd in. Frontman Dario Lorina, also the rhythm guitarist for Black Label Society, carried a commanding presence, his vocals cutting through the haze while his guitar work added weight to every moment.
Opening with “Afterglow,” the band set a brooding tone that carried through “Hollow Smile” and “Sign of Life,” each track steeped in a gritty, haunting atmosphere. Mike Gunn’s bass thundered beneath it all, locked in with Luis Silva’s explosive drumming, while Dylan Dice added thick, driving riffs that filled the room.
“Hit of Your Love” surged with energy, drawing the crowd in deeper. Their take on Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine” twisted the classic into a dark, gnarly performance full of tension. Closing with “We Are Remade,” Dark Chapel left the room buzzing and ready for the night ahead.
The room was already electric when Zakk Wylde charged onstage wearing a mask, phone held high as he filmed the roaring crowd, feeding off the chaos and throwing it right back. As the eerie choral intro of “Supertzar” filled the venue, Zakk Sabbath took their places and launched into a crushing set that felt massive from the first note.With Wylde on vocals and guitar, joined by Black Label Society bandmates John “JD” DeServio on bass and Jeff Fabb on drums, the trio delivered a thunderous tribute to Black Sabbath. “Children of the Grave” exploded with speed and precision, Wylde tearing into the riff with his signature tone, every note thick and punishing. His vocals came through rough and full of grit, channeling Ozzy’s spirit while carving out its own identity.
“Snowblind” and “Fairies Wear Boots” leaned into a deep, sludgy groove, DeServio’s bass rumbling low and heavy beneath Wylde’s towering guitar work. Fabb drove it forward with thundering power, giving each track a pounding heartbeat that never let up. “N.I.B.” brought a wave of cheers as a handful of beach balls bounced across the crowd, adding a chaotic pulse while the band locked into the iconic groove.
Throughout the set, Wylde unleashed searing solos, stretching songs into sprawling displays of skill. At one point, he swung his guitar behind his head, ripping through notes with effortless precision. Before closing, he led the entire venue in a chant for Ozzy Osbourne, before the band tore into “War Pigs,” leaving the room loud, charged, and alive.
Black Label Society hit the stage like a force of nature, the second Zakk Wylde struck the opening notes. From “Funeral Bell” into “Name in Blood,” the band locked into a groove that felt massive, loud, and unrelenting. Wylde stood front and center, ripping through riffs with his signature tone, thick, biting, and instantly recognizable, while his vocals carried grit and conviction.“Destroy & Conquer” and “A Love Unreal” pushed the intensity even higher, with John ‘JD’ DeServio’s bass rumbling deep and Jeff Fabb hammering out a pounding backbone. Dario Lorina held down the rhythm with precision, giving Wylde the space to stretch into extended, jaw-dropping solos that felt larger than life.
“Heart of Darkness” surged with energy, slipping into a nod to Ozzy Osbourne’s “No More Tears” that had the crowd go wild. After which, Wylde took a moment to introduce the band while calling out their questionable football loyalties before proudly declaring himself “a Detroit Lions guy.” Wylde then took to the piano for “In This River,” honoring Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul with a heartfelt moment before the band launched back into full force with hits like “Fire It Up” and “Suicide Messiah.”
During “Ozzy’s Song,” a massive mural of the late Ozzy Osbourne loomed behind the band, a powerful tribute to a legend. Closing with “Stillborn,” Closing with “Stillborn,” Black Label Society left the stage in flames, a full force display of heavy metal mastery.
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