The album was first released in 1996 by geffen, and was reissued by spitfire in 1999 with the bonus disc containing evil ways the japanese bonus track from the albums original release, the color green, and peddlers of death an acoustic version of a track that features on black label societys sonic. Zakk s first solo release in 20 years is the highly anticipated followup to 1996s. First song of the new album book of shadows ii, the wonderful guitarist zakk wylde odin son. He has put out albums with ozzy osbourne and black label society that have bonecrushing guitars and dark themes, and then he switches gears with book of shadows and book of shadows ii with beautiful melodies that sound so tenderhearted. Twenty years after the release of book of shadows, hard rock guitar slinger zakk wyldes debut solo album, he delivers a sequel. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. Listen to your favorite songs from book of shadows ii by zakk wylde now. Book of shadows ii by zakk wylde 602547816238 cd barnes. Apr 08, 2016 if you immediately think of zakk wylde as a guitarshredding beast from ozzy osbourne and black label society, book of shadows ii offers the tamer, acoustic counterpoint. The album was released on april 8, 2016, by entertainment one music. Apr 01, 2016 zakk wylde has rolled the keysmore precisely, the hammond b3 organback out for book of shadows ii, which arrives april 8 on eone music. The album was released on april 8, 2016, by entertainment one music track listing.
Zakk wylde book of shadows ii darkest hour solo in. Zakk wylde announces book of shadows ii north american. And as they say, any words spoken from heart will touch the heart, no matter what they are. Listen to book of shadows ii in full in the spotify app. The album was first released in 1996, and was reissued by spitfire in 1999 with the bonus disc containing evil ways the japanese bonus track from the albums original release, the color green, and peddlers of death an acoustic version of a track that features on black label society. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Apr 08, 2016 but its still a damn good listen, its an album that emphasizes songwriting, gentle chord progressions and zakk s trademark gruff vocals smoothing out just enough to make book of shadows ii. This release is the highly anticipated follow up to 1996 s book of shadows lp, a classic album wylde released between his work with ozzy osbourne that has since become a fan favorite. The guitar god is the founder of the band black label society and is best known for playing guitar with ozzy. Zakk wylde book of shadows ii encyclopaedia metallum. Buy zakk wyldes album titled book of shadows ii to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.
Apr 08, 2016 listen to your favorite songs from book of shadows ii by zakk wylde now. Zakk wylde released book of shadows ii via spinefarm records on april 8th. Book of shadows 1995 zakk wylde discography all sleeping dogs 2016 book of shadows ii zakk wylde. Zakk wylde book of shadows ii lyrics and tracklist genius. Book of shadows is the first solo studio album by the heavy metal guitarist zakk wylde. The earlier record, now regarded as a classic for its harrowing honesty and expressions of personal darkness, was an anomaly, given its southernflavored acoustic roots m. What makes book of shadows ii such a great album is zakk wylde knowing what hes playing, knowing what message he wants to convey and its from the heart.
In the 20 years since its release, weve heard a lot of acoustic music both great and notsogreat from wylde. Book of shadows ii by zakk wylde cd, apr2016, spinefarm. Apr 08, 2016 book of shadows ii is a direct look into the soul of a man who has willingly opened it up for all to see. Its his first solo release in twenty years, and is the follow up to his classic book of shadows album.
Apr 08, 2016 listen to your favorite songs from book of shadows ii bonus track edition by zakk wylde now. Rolling wthe orange buzzsaw odin grail darkest hour book of shadows ii tblst sdmf wylde audio death wish coffee company american musical supply lawk star guitars drum cityguitarland red dragon guitars emg pickups tonepros jim dunlop guitar products generation axe tour zakk sabbath ozzy osbourne shop. Mar 29, 2016 book of shadows ii brings more of the same with a fresh canon of bourbonsoaked tearjerkers, generously layered with lush acoustic texturing and jangly pianodriven tempos, showcased on tracks like darkest hour, tears of december and opener autumn changes, whose intro offers an astonishingly overt homage to pearl jams black. Eomcd9472 version desc limited edition, digipak label. Book of shadows ii digipak by zakk wylde cd, apr2016. As he did on 1996s volume one, wylde taps into his introspective side, setting a vulnerable tone that recalls lynyrd skynyrd, neil young, and elton jo. On january 17, 2006, zakk wylde was recognized at the hollywood rock walk of fame, featuring his handprints and signature, in recognition of his successful career as a musician and his contribution to the music industry. Listen to your favorite songs from book of shadows ii bonus track edition by zakk wylde now. The event was open to the public and many rock celebrities were present, including ozzy osbourne. Listen free to zakk wylde book of shadows ii bonus track edition autumn changes, tears of december and more.
Book of shadows ii is the second solo studio album by american musician zakk wylde. Excited to bring you my first single off book of shadows ii, sleeping dogs. The last black label society album, catacombs of the black vatican, perhaps indicating where zakk wyldes musical mind frame is these days, preceded this years book of shadows ii the. Zakk wylde on new album book of shadows ii billboard. Zakk wylde book of shadows 1 and 2 black label society. So, once we got to 16 years with book of shadows ii, i said, ah, the hell with it. May 06, 2016 book of shadows ii is the second solo studio album by american musician zakk wylde. Autumn changes, tears of december, lay me down, lost prayer, darkest hour, the levee. Apr 07, 2016 listen free to zakk wylde book of shadows ii autumn changes, tears of december and more. The album was first released in 1996 by geffen, and was reissued by spitfire in 1999 with the bonus disc containing evil ways, the color green, and peddlers of death. All songs on book of shadows ii were recorded and produced at wylde s legendary home studio, the black vatican, which produced several of wylde s recent releases. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Book of shadows ii bonus track edition by zakk wylde on.
The album echoes its predecessor in lyrics and tone. Zakk wylde book of shadows ii 2016, digipak, cd discogs. Guitar icon zakk wylde will release book of shadows ii on april 8th, 2016 via entertainment one music, his first solo release in 20 years. Book of shadows ii by zakk wylde on amazon music unlimited. Check out book of shadows ii bonus track edition by zakk wylde on amazon music. Apr 06, 2016 first song of the new album book of shadows ii, the wonderful guitarist zakk wylde odin son. Jan 14, 2016 guitar icon zakk wylde will release book of shadows ii on april 8 via entertainment one music eone music. Zakk wylde has rolled the keysmore precisely, the hammond b3 organback out for book of shadows ii, which arrives april 8 on eone music.
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