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Black Label Society have just announced the 2014 release of a new album! Led by guitar god Zakk Wylde, the metal band will unleash their ninth album, 'Catacombs of the Black Vatican,' on April 8.

In the world of rock and roll, Zakk Wylde is a man among boys. He is one of the most accomplished musicians in the rock world. He's been Ozzy's guitarist. He was Dimebag's best friend. He started one of the most bad ass bands on the planet, Black Label Society. Now he has another accomplishment to add to his already impressive resume..children's book author!?! Well...sort of.

Several members of the hard rock community are mobilizing to help those in need by recording a benefit track to raise funds for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The collective, which consists of Black Label Society's Zakk Wylde and JD Deservio, Sevendust's Morgan Rose, Candlebox's Kevin Martin and New York outfit the Infinite Staircase, will record the as-yet-untitled song with plans to release

When it comes to guitar players in the hard rock/heavy metal universe, Zakk Wylde is certainly one of the best. And if you're looking to start playing guitar or just learn how to rip it up like a madman, why not learn how directly from the master himself?

During a radio interview with Black Label Society frontman Zakk Wylde, Missoula, Montana disc-jockey KC proposed to his pregnant girlfriend. With Wylde giving KC his blessing, the 96.3 The Blaze DJ popped the question with a special Black Label Society silver ring.

If you want to shred like Zakk Wylde, well, keep practicing! However, if you want to look like Zakk Wylde while you play guitar, now you can. Gibson recently revealed their Zakk Wylde Les Paul Custom Vertigo.

The drummer slot in Black Label Society has seen a lot of turnover in recent years. Former drummer Will Hunt left in early 2011 to resume his role in Evanescence. This fall, the band is touring with Judas Priest. The man in charge of, as Black Label frontman Zakk Wylde puts it, “holding down the foundation of the black cathedral” will be former Breaking Benjamin drummer Chad Szeliga.

According to the Rock News Desk, former Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul has made his strongest statement yet to shout down rumours of a band reunion without his brother Dimebag, who was shot dead on stage in 2004. Paul says: “It’s ridiculous – Dime was such a huge part that it would be asinine to even consider it...