Unblackened

BUY UNBLACKENED NOW!!! (keep reading if mommy is unsure if you’re old enough to watch)Yes, I’m a fan of live music. Yes, I’m a fan of Heavy Metal. Yes, I’m a fan of Zakk Wylde and Black Label Society. Yes, I was part of the Nokia crowd on March 6th 2013. Yes, this is the BEST live music DVD in my collection.There are no lasers, no pyrotechnics, no dancing girls, no crowd surfing, no adult beverages, and no foul language (ok, there are a few swear words when Zakk introduces the band). This is NOT unplugged; it is unBLACKENed. Zakk’s famous guitars like The Rebel , Bullseye, and Mirrored Doubleneck are all plugged and played during the initimate/warm setting where the focus is on TheMan, TheBand, TheVocals, TheMusic.The unique and successful format of unBLACKENed has the band seated while playing; allowing the Hi-Def cameras to zoom in on some of the best guitar shredding ever recorded. Close-ups of the vocals capture the soulful feelings behind the lyrics. Sound on DVD is the highest quality and DVD can be enjoyed on any volume setting; my neighbors prefer Zakk cranked to the Max.From the opening curtain drop to the Stillborn finale (new reworked version is AMAZING), unBLACKENed stimulates all the senses and leaves you satisfied but yearning to hit Replay to take The Blessed Hellride all over again.Air Guitar Not Included.

Great show for the casual/non-BLS Chapter fan since it displays Wylde in his more musically expansive form. The collection of songs is fantastic, and Wylde does demonstrate his musical spectrum of talent. Unfortunately, Wylde does give into his tendency to overplay almost every solo into a soulless collection of fretboard frenzied scales, but his talent is undeniable. Overall, great show that is worth the price of admission.

I am a big Black Label Society fan as it is, and I have all of their previous concert CD's and DVD's, and I have to say that this is the best concert I have seen yet. I mean that from both the songs they play to the quality of their performance to the quality of the DVD itself and the nice camera work. This concert has been a pleasure to watch and listen to, it's awesome.This is not JUST a Black Label Society show, I love the fact that Zakk goes all the way back to his Pride and Glory days, then picks some from his solo days too, then pulls favorites from all over the Black Label Society catalog. Even if you aren't a fan of Hard Rock or Heavy Metal music, you will love this DVD. It's not an "unplugged" concert that is just named "Unblackened", no it truly is a one of a kind experience where Zakk and the whole band turn it down a few notches and deliver a lovely grooving mellow time. Yes there are acoustic guitars, and electrics and keyboards and pianos and drums and a GONG even! It's freakin' awesome, one of the best concerts I have ever seen, and I have seen a lot of them.Whatever your music preference, you really cannot go wrong with this show, there is so much to like here I am betting that everyone will find something they like! Get it now and enjoy!

Good: Phenomenal concert. Great music. Great band. 5 star concert.Bad: This BLS Unblackened Blu-ray DVD appears to have a flaw in the playing surface. There is a little tiny bump about the size of a pinhead protruding from the surface. It causes the disc to skip every once in a while or freeze altogether. Unfortunately, I waited too long before watching it as my return window closed four days ago. So I’m stuck with this DVD that doesn’t play well and is annoyingly unwatchable. I’ll probably buy it again for $10, but it’s still annoying.

I get the impression that this concert was called UNBLACKENED because it is a catchy title. Right from the start of the thumping beat when the band kicks in to LOSING YOUR MIND, we get to see the skill and professionalism that makes up the brilliance of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. Through the light and shade of some well-chosen songs, we experience one hour and 38 minutes of aural brilliance; we get to see the playing that is both the hallmark of Zach Wylde's brilliant diversity, and the reason why he has such a solid following. The 17 songs in the Blu-ray concert superbly mixed, and provide an excellent experience of Zach and his associates. I would highly recommend that you get the double CD, which has 23 songs and is just as superbly mixed. The extras on the Blu-ray are absolutely awesome. The visit to a UK prison has 55 minutes of playing and talking, both are things which come across superbly. The video quality of the UK prison visit is not as good as the concert, but I have no complaints, since the audio of Zach's playing and the Q and A are extremely good. There is an interview for the concert which is about six minutes and 15 seconds, and is thoroughly enjoyable. THE LOSING YOUR MIND video is from 1994 and is top-notch, a very nice inclusion. The photo gallery from rehearsal production and completion of the concert is great, and lasts about five minutes 20 seconds. All in all a great experience, great extras, and typical delivery of Zach Wylds excellence.

I have everything Zakk Wylde has ever put on tape, CD etc...so, yes, clearly biased. However, I'm impressed with how Zakk clearly wanted this to be as great as possible...and appears to be on top of his game, along with the band. He's certainly had some quality issues at some shows after having too much of a good time. Great added in video elements and a couple of older videos which are totally outstanding - one with his daughter, and one with Pride & Glory (a very under-rated band!). A bit disappointed in any 'interviews' he does for these DVDs as none of his answers are at all serious and completely sarcastic when we'd like a little reality out of him. He's one of the all time great guitarists that hopefully someday will open up to explaining some of that greatness.

Pretty good show. Looks and sounds great on my home system. At home concert in this time of covid-19.

A great live electric guitar HARDROCK, ROOTS ROCK performance captured on Blu-Ray.

awesome music, incredible Zakk guitar hero

Most of us are used to the heavier BLS tunes but this proves that Zakk is also a great singer/songwriter when it comes to the more chilled out songs, it has a great mix of BLS and his earlier solo work in a stripped down format. I was pretty amazed at the quality as it is better than some of my blu ray films! highlight on the bonus stuff would have to be the performance/Q&A in the UK prison.Only downside for me was seeing most of the audience at the front not really getting into the music which was a bit of a shame, but that doesn't take away from the qualty of the performance.Essential purchase for any true Zakk fan :)

This is amazing! Sounds great, picture is great, the whole concert is fantastic! This is a keeper! If you like this band or are just curious, buy it, you will not regret it.

Good to watch, love this group

Ozzy Osbourne's former guitar player in his own band. If you haven't listened to BLS, give them a listen. Zakk Wylde is an amazing guitar player. The blu ray itself is great - excellent audio and picture quality.