Black Label Society, Zakk Sabbath, and Dark Chapel Live In Winnipeg, MB

The Burton Cummings Theatre has hosted its fair share of legendary acts, but on March 23, 2026, it transformed into a cathedral of distortion, riffs, and reverence as Black Label Society returned to town and rolled through on their North American tour, bringing along a stacked, deeply personal lineup curated by none other than Zakk Wylde himself.

Dark Chapel. Photos by Samuel Stevens Photography

Kicking off the evening was Dark Chapel, the side project of longtime Black Label Society guitarist Dario Lorina. From the first notes of “Afterglow,” the band wasted no time establishing a rich, melodic identity that contrasted—but never clashed—with the heaviness to come.

Tracks like “Hollow Smile” and “Sign of Life” showcased Lorina’s dynamic range, blending bluesy phrasing with modern hard rock polish. A standout moment came with a heartfelt rendition of Ain’t No Sunshine, originally by Bill Withers. The stripped-back delivery silenced the room, proving the crowd was just as ready to listen as they were to headbang.

Closing with “We Are Remade,” Dark Chapel left a lasting impression—less as an opener, more as a statement of artistic identity.

Zakk Sabbath. Photos by Samuel Stevens Photography

Next came a shift from introspection to pure, unfiltered homage. With Wylde joined by John DeServio and Jeff Fabb, the trio donned the Zakk Sabbath moniker and delivered a thunderous tribute to Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne.

Opening with “Children of the Grave,” the tone was set: this wasn’t just a tribute—it was a resurrection. Wylde’s guitar tone roared with unmistakable grit, capturing the spirit of Tony Iommi while injecting his own signature pinch harmonics and ferocity.

“Snowblind” and “Fairies Wear Boots” kept the momentum rolling, but it was “N.I.B.” that turned the theatre into a playground, with beach balls bouncing across the crowd—a rare moment of levity in an otherwise crushing set. Closing their short set with the immortal “War Pigs,” the band had the entire venue locked in, voices raised in unison.

Black Label Society. Photos by Samuel Stevens Photography

By the time Black Label Society took the stage, the energy inside the Burton Cummings Theatre had already reached a boiling point. Launching into “Funeral Bell,” the band wasted no time unleashing their signature blend of groove-laden riffs and biker-metal bravado.

Tracks like “Destroy & Conquer” and “A Love Unreal” highlighted the band’s balance between aggression and melody, while “Heart of Darkness” dug deep into their heavier catalogue. Mid-set, Wylde paid tribute to his roots with a soaring cover of No More Tears by Ozzy Osbourne—a reminder of the legacy he helped shape.

The emotional core of the night arrived with “In This River,” a song forever tied to the memory of Dimebag Darrell. Phone lights filled the theatre as Wylde stretched the song into a heartfelt, extended solo, each note dripping with feeling.

From there, it was all gas, no brakes. “The Blessed Hellride,” “Fire It Up,” and “Suicide Messiah” hit with relentless force, before the anthemic “Stillborn” closed the night in explosive fashion—fists raised, voices shouting every word.

This wasn’t just a concert—it was a full-circle celebration of heavy music. From the fresh perspective of Dark Chapel to the nostalgic power of Zakk Sabbath and the commanding presence of Black Label Society, the night felt like stepping through different eras of rock and metal, all guided by Zakk Wylde’s unmistakable hand.

Winnipeg didn’t just witness a show—it hosted a gathering of legacy, passion, and pure, unrelenting volume.