BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Announces '20 Years Of Sonic Brewtality' Tour, Reimagined 'Sonic Brew' Release

January 29, 2019

Entertainment One (eOne) has licensed the complete back catalog of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, the hard rock group led by American guitar icon Zakk Wylde. In addition to the band's last three albums which were released on eOne, the company has licensed the following titles: "Sonic Brew", "Stronger Than Death", "1919 Eternal", "The Blessed Hellride", "Hangover Music Vol. VI", "Mafia" and "Shot To Hell". Fans can expect these titles in never-before-released formats over the next few years.

eOne's Scott Givens, SVP of rock music, says: "I'm delighted to expand our partnership with Zakk and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY to now include all his amazing earlier work."

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has also announced the "20 Years Of Sonic Brewtality Tour", a brand-new batch of 2019 North American tour dates in conjunction with the release of a new, reimagined version of the band's iconic 1999 debut LP, "Sonic Brew". Due on May 17, "Sonic Brew - 20th Anniversary Blend 5.99 - 5.19" features the original formula with enhanced flavor.

"The original recording back in 1997 was mastered with high volume, alcohol, and dance," says Wylde from his home studio. "We went in and worked off the existing performances and focused on the high volume and dance while replacing the booze with Viagra and anabolic steroids."

The new re-blended version of "Sonic Brew" will feature two new bonus tracks, a full band/piano version of "Spoke In The Wheel" and an acoustic version of "Black Pearl".

Wylde continues: "I wanted to re-blend and re-choreograph this release to be the most brewtal and dance-tactic album since Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive' dominated the dance floor at Studio 54!"

The band will play two shows in each market — the first night will feature "Sonic Brew" played in its entirety, while the second night will see the band play a set of greatest hits. Support will come from CONAN and THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will also participate in U.S festivals Sonic Temple, Epicenter and Welcome To Rockville on this run.

Dates begin April 24 at The Oriental Theater in Denver and wrap up in Los Angeles at the famous El Rey Theater for two nights ending on May 23. Tickets are on sale this Friday, February 1.

"Sonic Brew" was initially released in Japan on October 28, 1998, and contained 13 tracks and a free Zakk Wylde guitar pick. The album was subsequently released in North America on May 4, 1999, with three bonus tracks including a cover of Ozzy Osbourne's "No More Tears", recorded with bassist Mike Inez of ALICE IN CHAINS.

Tour dates:

Apr. 24 - Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater
Apr. 25 - Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater
Apr. 27 - Dallas, TX @ Canton Hall
Apr. 28 - Dallas, TX @ @ Concord Music Hall
May 01 - Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
May 04 - Jacksonville, FL @ Welcome To Rockville
May 06 - New York, NY @ The Bowery Ballroom
May 07 - New York, NY @ The Bowery Ballroom
May 11 - Rockingham, NC @ Epicenter
May 14 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
May 15 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
May 17 - Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple
May 18 - Clarksville, TN @ O'Connors
May 22 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
May 23 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre

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