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| Stronger Than Death | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 18, 2000 | |||
| Recorded | 1999–2000 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 50:54 | |||
| Label | Spitfire | |||
| Producer | Zakk Wylde | |||
| Black Label Society chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
| Kerrang! | |
| Rock Hard | 6.5/10 |
Stronger Than Death is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Black Label Society. It was initially released in Japan on March 7, 2000, with 11 tracks and in a blood red jewel case. It was released outside Japan almost a month and a half later with only 10 tracks and in clear jewel case.
The music video for "Counterfeit God" features actor Mark Wahlberg as the band's stand-in bassist.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Zakk Wylde
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "All for You" | 3:59 |
| 2. | "Phoney Smiles & Fake Hellos" | 4:16 |
| 3. | "13 Years of Grief" | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Rust" | 6:08 |
| 5. | "Superterrorizer" | 5:33 |
| 6. | "Counterfeit God" | 4:18 |
| 7. | "Ain't Life Grand" | 4:39 |
| 8. | "Just Killing Time" | 4:55 |
| 9. | "Bullet Inside Your Head" (Japanese edition bonus track) | 4:54 |
| 10. | "Stronger Than Death" | 4:52 |
| 11. | "Love Reign Down" | 8:03 |
| Total length: | 50:54 | |
Personnel
Black Label Society
- Zakk Wylde – guitars, vocals, bass, piano
- Phil Ondich (credited as "Philth") – drums
Additional performance
- Mike Piazza – death growls on "Stronger Than Death"
Production
- Produced by Zakk Wylde
- Engineered by Lee DeCarlo with Sam Storey
- Mixed by Zakk Wylde and Lee DeCarlo, assisted by Rony Brack
- Mastered by Ron Boustead, Lee DeCarlo, Zakk Wylde, and Rony Brack
- A&R – Paul Bibeau
- Mogul – Dennis Clapp
- Art concept, design, and layout – Black Label Society
- Art direction – John Buttino
- Illustrations – Philth
- Photography – William Haymes
- Tray photo – Sven Isaakson
Charts
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Independent Albums (Billboard) | 29 |
References
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Stronger Than Death at AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 8. MUZE. p. 787.
- ^ Beebee, Steve (April 1, 2000). "Albums". Kerrang!. No. 795. EMAP. p. 45.
- ^ Rensen, Michael. "Stronger Than Death review by Rock Hard". Rock Hard (in German).
- ^ Strauss, Ron (July 20, 2000). "Life After Ozzy". Newsday. p. C5.
- ^ "Black Label Society Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2021.