Catacombs of the Black Vatican
| Company type | Album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | April 7, 2014 |
| Products | Heavy metal music |
Catacombs of the Black Vatican represents the ninth full-length release by the heavy metal group Black Label Society. The album was launched in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2014, followed by its United States release on April 8. This record is unique in featuring former Breaking Benjamin drummer Chad Szeliga, who joined after Mike Froedge temporarily filled in for Will Hunt, the latter having replaced longtime drummer Craig Nunenmacher within a span of two years.
Reception
Upon release, the album entered the Billboard 200 chart at position No. 5 and secured the top spot on the Top Rock Albums chart, with initial sales around 25,000 units during its debut week. By March 2016, total sales in the US had climbed to roughly 80,000 copies.
Personnel
- Zakk Wylde – lead vocals, guitars, piano, and acoustic guitar
- John DeServio – bass guitar and backing vocals
- Chad Szeliga – drums
Charts
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