Black Label Society are an incredibly prolific band, but Mafia is a great starting point for new fans and a key highlight for OGs. Zakk Wylde and Co.’s 2005 LP displays the full breath of their sound, from the emotionally-crushing “In This River” — a power-ballad tribute dedicated to Dimebag Darrell — to the steamrolling groove-metal banger that is “Suicide Messiah.” Plus, the slow-building intro of “Fire it Up” is one of the most exciting metal opening salvos of its era.
TRACKLIST:
1 Fire It Up
2 What's in You
3 Suicide Messiah
4 Forever Down
5 In This River
6 You Must Be Blind
7 Death March
8 Dr. Octavia
9 Say What You Will
10 Too Tough to Die
11 Electric Hellfire
12 Spread Your Wings
13 Been a Long Time
14 Dirt on the Grave
15 I Never Dreamed
