Jeff Fabb, longtime drummer for Black Label Society and former member of bands like Sixx: A.M. and In This Moment, has released a new solo song titled “Listen To Hear.” The track, which arrives with a self-directed video, continues Fabb’s personal musical path outside his usual role behind the kit.
“Listen To Hear” follows his earlier solo single “Into Thin Air,” a track released earlier this year that leaned heavily into mood and atmosphere. This new release carries similar weight. It opens with a steady drum pulse and layered guitar tones, setting a calm but deliberate tone. From there, it builds gradually, never rushing but maintaining a sense of movement. Lyrically, Fabb draws attention to the distinction between simply hearing and truly listening, both in music and in life.
The song doesn’t lean on flash. Instead, it focuses on texture, clarity, and emotion. While his background in heavy rock and metal is evident in the tone, Jeff Fabb pulls back here, favoring restraint over raw power. It’s a noticeable shift from the heavier, riff-driven sound fans might expect from his work with Black Label Society. The track lands closer to the emotional depth found in post-grunge or even introspective singer-songwriter circles, without fully leaving his rock roots behind.
Fabb has spoken about the message behind the music, encouraging listeners to get quiet enough to hear their instincts, to sit with themselves long enough to recognize what they’re really feeling. It’s not a call to action in the usual sense, more of a nudge toward stillness. That sentiment comes through not just in the lyrics, but in the pacing of the track itself.
The video for “Listen To Hear” complements that message. It features stripped-down visuals, a blend of close-ups and wide, quiet shots that mirror the song’s intent. There’s nothing overly dramatic or staged. It feels personal, yet distant enough to allow interpretation. Much like the music, it leaves space for the viewer to experience something of their own.
As with previous solo material, Fabb handled much of the instrumentation himself. That hands-on approach seems important to him, not only for the creative control but also for the honesty it brings. His solo work doesn’t chase trends or chart placements. It’s very creative, artistic, and uniquely his.
“Listen To Hear” is now streaming. It marks another quiet but clear entry in Jeff Fabb’s evolving journey as a solo artist: one that continues to look inward while still anchored in the sound of his roots.