On the contrary, ‘Engines of Demolition’ contains all the DNA of Zakk, everything he has showcased throughout those many years he has been active. It doesn’t have the rawness and the toughness of ‘Sonic Brew’, but it still throws some ‘good’ punches. It doesn’t match ‘The Blesses Hellride’ but it still has some very good picks you can focus on listening (e.g.: The Hand of Tomorrows Grave’), even though as a whole, the album lacks the level of creativity which would elevate it. Even the fans of BLS would like a differentiation on the approach, the pattern or the ideas, and the devil’s advocate could argue that it uses a repeating motive, to some boring. It kinda resembles ‘Hangover Music Vol.4’ with Zakk’s mellow side, which we all love (at least his loyal fans) with for example ‘Better Days & Wiser Times’, a beautiful power ballad, but still someone would expect a bit better from Zakk.

This album is a kind of ‘tribute’ from Zakk to Ozzy and his loss in the summer of 2025, which has severely affected the BLS frontman, however it is far about only Ozzy. There is a variety of themes and lyrics and moods presented here, for example the Mad Max character is mirrored in ‘Lord Humungus’, however, as it was mentioned before, the inspiration is there, always present but to put it in music does not always seem to be an easy task.

‘Engines of Demolition’ is groovy, is fun, is ‘pentantonically cool’, but it still misses this touch, this spark, this catalyst to make stand out from the rest of the BLS catalogue.

Last but not least, ‘Ozzy’s song’ is the ultimate goodbye from Zakk to Ozzy, a fantastic piano and acoustic guitar oriented ballad, dedicated to the Prince of Darkness, a music piece laid out in a humble tone, coming from the heart and with heartbreaking lyrics, a farewell to the one to whom Zakk owes almost everything and whose loss changed everything in his world.

7/10

text by Antonis Mantzavinos

Track list:

01. Name In Blood
02. Gatherer Of Souls
03. The Hand of Tomorrows Grave
04. Better Days & Wiser Times
05. Broken and Blind
06. The Gallows
07. Above & Below
08. Back To Me
09. Lord Humungus
10. Pedal To The Floor
11. Broken Pieces
12. The Stranger
13. Ozzy’s Song

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“Ozzy’s Song” closes the band’s latest album, “Engines Of Demolition”, released on March 27 through MNRK Heavy. Acting as the follow-up to 2021’s “Doom Crew Inc.”, the record features 15 tracks in total, including the previously issued singles “Name In Blood”, “Broken And Blind”, “The Gallows”, and “Lord Humungus”.

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“Engines Of Demolition” track listing:

01. Name In Blood
02. Gatherer Of Souls
03. The Hand Of Tomorrows Grave
04. Better Days & Wiser Times
05. Broken And Blind
06. The Gallows
07. Above & Below
08. Back To Me
09. Lord Humungus
10. Pedal To The Floor
11. Broken Pieces
12. The Stranger
13. Ozzy’s Song
14. Name In Blood (Unblackened)
15. Lord Humungus (Unblackened)

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According to a post on ZAKK SABBATH’s social media, “Zakk has lost his voice and, under medical advice, cannot perform. We want to ensure you experience the best possible show, and performing under these conditions would not meet the standards you deserve.”

The Little Rock concert has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 15, while the New Orleans performance is now set for Tuesday, January 14. Tickets for both shows will remain valid for the new dates, so attendees are encouraged to hold onto them. Those unable to attend the rescheduled dates can request refunds at their original point of purchase.

ZAKK SABBATH says: “We understand how disappointing this news is and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

“We love and appreciate you all and we will see you soon”.

Joining Zakk Wylde on the current ZAKK SABBATH tour are BLACK LABEL SOCIETY’s John “JD” DeServio on bass and Jeff Fabb on drums.

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