Sonic Brew
Black Label Society · 1998
66 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · groove metal
A gritty blend of Southern metal and hard rock, defined by heavy riffs and raw, emotional vocals.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys late-night contemplative moods
- Context
- Released on October 28, 1998, 'Sonic Brew' marked Black Label Society's debut album following Zakk Wylde's tenure with Ozzy Osbourne. At this point in his career, Wylde was transitioning from being a celebrated guitarist in the mainstream to establishing his own identity as a frontman and bandleader.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, groove metal
Sonic Brew is an album by Black Label Society, released in 1998. A gritty blend of Southern metal and hard rock, defined by heavy riffs and raw, emotional vocals. 'Sonic Brew' established Black Label Society as a significant force in the heavy metal scene, charting at number 17 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The album's raw sound and lyrical themes resonated with fans, contributing to the rise of the Southern metal genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sonic Brew sound like?
A gritty blend of Southern metal and hard rock, defined by heavy riffs and raw, emotional vocals. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Sonic Brew by Black Label Society notable?
'Sonic Brew' established Black Label Society as a significant force in the heavy metal scene, charting at number 17 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The album's raw sound and lyrical themes resonated with fans, contributing to the rise of the Southern metal genre. Released on October 28, 1998, 'Sonic Brew' marked Black Label Society's debut album following Zakk Wylde's tenure with Ozzy Osbourne. At this point in his career, Wylde was transitioning from being a celebrated guitarist in the mainstream to establishing his own identity as a frontman and bandleader.
Who is Sonic Brew for?
Sonic Brew works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and late-night contemplative moods.
How many songs are on Sonic Brew?
Sonic Brew has 15 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bored to Tears Standout 4:28
- 2 The Rose Petalled Garden 4:55
- 3 Hey You (Batch of Lies) 3:53
- 4 Born to Lose Standout 4:23
- 5 Peddlers of Death 4:33
- 6 Mother Mary 4:26
- 7 Beneath the Tree 4:09
- 8 Low Down 5:04
- 9 T.A.Z. 1:56
- 10 Lost My Better Half 4:24
- 11 Black Pearl 3:27
- 12 World of Trouble 5:20
- 13 Spoke in the Wheel Standout 4:13
- 14 The Beginning... At Last 4:26
- 15 No More Tears 6:57
Release Date
October 28, 1998
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
66 min 41 sec
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