Black Label Society with Jared James Nichols and The Native Howl performed at The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society kills the beast at The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina.

A sophisticated, but heavy, blending of bluegrass and thrash metal, the band The Native Howl did a great opening set energizing the crowd.

The Native Howl

Jared James Nichols took us further out into blues-rock, and in a very powerful performance, had the fans screaming.

Jared James Nichols

Zakk Wylde and his heavy metal band “Black Label Society” compelling performance was riveting. Taking everything up several notches. 

Black Label Society