{"id":616886,"date":"2026-09-15T15:16:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T15:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/616886\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T15:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T15:16:16","slug":"mnrk-music-group-acquires-recorded-catalogue-of-black-label-society-labels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/616886\/","title":{"rendered":"MNRK Music Group acquires recorded catalogue of Black Label Society | Labels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicweek.com\/labels\/read\/eone-rebrands-as-mnrk-music\/084234\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MNRK Music Group<\/a> has acquired the complete recorded catalogue of Zakk Wylde\u2019s band Black Label Society.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, MNRK said the deal marks a \u201cmajor milestone in the company\u2019s continued expansion within the global hard rock and metal space\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Black Label Society catalogue spans more than two decades and includes 11 studio albums, including key titles such as Stronger Than Death, Order Of The Black, 1919 Eternal and The Blessed Hellride, plus multiple live releases, compilation projects and EPs. It also covers Wylde\u2019s solo recordings, including the acclaimed acoustic release Unblackened.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The deal builds on a longstanding partnership between MNRK and Wylde, creating new opportunities for collaboration around reissues, catalogue curation and legacy campaigns.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/00 Zakk Wylde solo credit Justin Reich copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"648\" height=\"396\"\/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Zakk Wylde (credit: Justin Reich)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWith its global distribution and fan-focused marketing, MNRK is well-positioned to extend the reach of Black Label Society\u2019s music across streaming, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicweek.com\/labels\/read\/physical-sales-growth-accelerates-in-first-half-of-2026-as-vinyl-closes-in-on-cd\/094401\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">vinyl<\/a> and new formats, connecting longtime fans while driving discovery among new audiences,\u201d said a statement. \u201cWylde will continue to remain actively involved in shaping how the music is presented and experienced, ensuring that the spirit and authenticity of the catalogue remain intact while evolving for a modern audience.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Black Label Society has built one of the most enduring and loyal fanbases in heavy music<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Sean Stevenson<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cZakk has been part of the MNRK family for many years, and this deal reflects the strength of that relationship,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicweek.com\/labels\/read\/sean-stevenson-to-lead-mnrk-music-group\/089889\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sean Stevenson, CEO &amp; president of MNRK Music Group<\/a>. \u201cBlack Label Society has built one of the most enduring and loyal fanbases in heavy music. Owning and continuing to grow this catalogue is a natural next step for us, and we\u2019re proud to deepen our partnership with Zakk for the long term.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicweek.com\/labels\/read\/mnrk-music-group-acquires-metal-label-prosthetic-records\/092112\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Scott Givens, SVP of MNRK Heavy<\/a>, added: \u201cZakk Wylde is one of the true icons of modern heavy music. The Black Label Society catalogue represents decades of powerful songwriting, unforgettable riffs, and an incredibly dedicated global audience. We\u2019re excited to bring new energy to these releases and continue expanding their reach across streaming, vinyl and new generations of fans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"> For more stories like this, and to keep up to date with all our market leading news, features and analysis, sign up to receive our daily <a href=\"https:\/\/subs.musicweek.com\/register?surveycode=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Morning Briefing newsletter<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"MNRK Music Group has acquired the complete recorded catalogue of Zakk Wylde\u2019s band Black Label Society. 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