Zakk and company rock the shit out of ParisZakk Wylde has had a rough couple of years, but he has bounced back in 2010 with a new CD (Order of the Black) as well as the re-release of his 2006 concert DVD, Doom Troopin' Live - The European Invasion on Blu-ray. It is hard to believe that Zakk has been kicking our ass for over 25 years, and whether it be with Ozzy or BLS, this guy always brings it. After losing the Ozzy gig, Zakk had some health issues, but now he's back stronger than ever, placing all of his focus on Black Label Society.
Doom Troopin' Live features the band supporting their 2005 release Mafia, on the European leg of the tour. The DVD features a full length show from the band at the Elysee Montmartre in Paris. Killer venue. The DVD also features 4 songs from a show they did at the Astoria in London. The shows are shot very well and give you a sense of being there. The sound is impecable as well. I never saw the standard version of this package, but the Blu-ray is amazing.
Doom Troopin also comes with an addtional disk that features a 50 min. documentary of Zakk and BLS on the road, as well as some promo videos. Any documentary featuring Zakk is entertaining, and this one is no different. There are some funny moments as well as some interesting ones i.e. when Zakk gets into it with the video director. This is one dude you do not want to piss off. All in all a very enjoyable watch that will stay in the rotation.
Bottom Line: This is one of those Blu-ray's that you'll put in and will give you such a rush, that when it is over, you'll rush to your computer to find out when BLS is coming to town.
- Ragman is racing out to get the new CD