Stronger Than Death

Stronger Than Death
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 18, 2000
Recorded1999–2000
Genre
Length50:54
LabelSpitfire
ProducerZakk Wylde
Black Label Society chronology
Sonic Brew
(1998)
Stronger Than Death
(2000)
Alcohol Fueled Brewtality
(2001)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[2]
Kerrang![3]
Rock Hard6.5/10[4]

Stronger Than Death is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Black Label Society.[5] 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

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All tracks are written by Zakk Wylde

No.TitleLength
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

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Black Label Society

  • Zakk Wylde – guitars, vocals, bass, piano
  • Phil Ondich (credited as "Philth") – drums

Additional performance

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

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Chart performance for Stronger Than Death
Chart (2000) Peak
position
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[6] 29

References

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  1. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Stronger Than Death at AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  2. ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 8. MUZE. p. 787.
  3. ^ Beebee, Steve (April 1, 2000). "Albums". Kerrang!. No. 795. EMAP. p. 45.
  4. ^ Rensen, Michael. "Stronger Than Death review by Rock Hard". Rock Hard (in German).
  5. ^ Strauss, Ron (July 20, 2000). "Life After Ozzy". Newsday. p. C5.
  6. ^ "Black Label Society Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2021.