I agree with John. The first Black Label Society album, Sonic Brew, is much more of a rock album. It kind of has a southern twang, because that's just how Zakk sounds. It's O.K., but nothing special. The new B.L.S. album, Stronger Than Death, is really heavy. It reminds me of Rob Zombie. I think it is terrible, and by far the worst Zakk album out there. My personal opinion, buy Pride and Glory and Zakk Wylde-Book of Shadows first. They are both much better.