Engines of Demolition is the twelfth studio album by American heavy metal band Black Label Society. The album was released on March 27, 2026, by MNRK. The nearly five years since Doom Crew Inc. makes it the longest gap between studio albums in the band's career.
Background Shortly after the release of Doom Crew Inc., Zakk Wylde began touring with Pantera as their touring guitarist in 2022. It was also at this time that Wylde began writing the songs for Engines of Demolition, which he continued until 2025.
On September 10, 2024, Black Label Society released the first single for their twelfth studio album entitled "The Gallows". On February 21, 2025, Black Label Society released the second single "Lord Humungus". On October 9, the band released the third single "Broken and Blind".
On January 14, 2026, Black Label Society announced their twelfth studio album Engines of Demolition and its fourth single "Name in Blood". The song "Ozzy's Song" serves as a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.
Critical reception
Track listing
Personnel Zakk Wylde – lead guitar, vocals, Hammond organ, piano Dario Lorina – rhythm guitar John DeServio – bass Jeff Fabb – drums Production Zakk Wylde – production, mixing John DeServio – production Adam Fuller – production, mixing
Charts + Chart performance for Engines of Demolition Chart (2026) Peakposition Australian Albums (ARIA) 61 French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP) 4 German Rock & Metal Albums (Offizielle Top 100) 5 Japanese Download Albums (Billboard Japan) 52 Japanese Western Albums (Oricon) 24 Swedish Hard Rock Albums (Sverigetopplistan) 12 US Billboard 200 31 US Independent Albums (Billboard) 7 US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard) 4
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