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Zakk Wylde Begins His "Lick of the Week" Educational Series – Sort Of [VIDEO]

Johnnie Walker — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:19:48 +0000

So Zakk Wylde of Ozzy and Black Label Society fame has decided to launch an instructional video series on his YouTube Channel. This is great! He’s a monster player, and everyone could learn something cool from Zakk. Unfortunately, it seems from the first episode that he forget the camera was rolling about halfway through the [...]

Commercial For 2013 Golden Gods Awards Has a Rockstar Cast!

Intern Emily — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:04:57 +0000

Watching this video is like playing Where’s Waldo with rockstars. See who you can spot while they question Chris Jericho on the upcoming award show! These rockers fill in for journalist as they quiz Jericho in the face with questions about who will be at the Golden God Awards. Scott Ian tries to disguise himself, [...]

Twisted Sister's Dee Snider Roasted by Zakk Wylde, Scott Ian, Lita Ford + More

Chad Childers — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:04:11 +0000

Twisted Sister's Dee Snider was subject to a little skewering Thursday night (Jan. 24), but it was all for a good cause as the Revolver / Guitar World Rock & Roll Roast raised funds for the MusiCares organization.

Zakk Wylde Celebrates Birthday With Launch of New Online Merchandise Store

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:09:20 +0000

What better way to celebrate your birthday than with the launch of a new online merch store! That’s exactly what guitar legend Zakk Wylde did for his 46th birthday today (Jan. 14). In the very funny promo video below, directed and edited by Matt Zane and backed by Black Label Society’s ‘Overlord’, Wylde is shown [...]

Zakk Wylde & Slash Jam Session in Buenos Aires [VIDEO]

Lisa Sanchez — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:16:01 +0000

Epic jam session! Slash and Myles Kennedy were joined onstage in Buenos Aires, Argentina by Zakk Wylde during their set this past Saturday, November 16th. Check out the fan video here:

Zakk Wylde Praises Randy Rhoads, Talks Black Sabbath + Recalls Funny Ozzy Osbourne Moment

Chad Bowar — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:19:51 +0000

Black Label Society recently wrapped up a Canadian tour, and Rock Cellar caught up with frontman Zakk Wylde for a wide-ranging conversation about those shows and numerous other subjects.

Zakk Wylde Gives New Son A "Wylde" Name

Dubba G — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:37:58 +0000

As if “Zakk” is a name you hear all the time, he’s decided to give his kid an equally unique name. The newest Wylde better have a GOOD dose of his old mans talent if he’s going to live up to his name. Of course, if he’s only a tenth of his Pops talent he’s [...]

Zakk Wylde Dishes on New Book, Upcoming Ozzy Osbourne Gigs + More

Chad Bowar — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:09:55 +0000

Axe wizard Zakk Wylde‘s talks about his new book ‘Bringing Metal to the Children‘ and many other topics in a recent interview with The Nervous Breakdown. The book offers practical advice for musicians like how to get a record deal, but the advice is given with Wylde’s trademark humor and profanity. There are also plenty of behind-the-scenes tales from his crazy life.

Did You Catch The Zakk Wylde Roast?

Dubba G — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:44:30 +0000

It’s a Zakk attack … literally … as musicians and comedians take shots at Zakk Wylde! Some of my favorite “slams”: Scott Ian (Anthrax) saying Zakks playing was less diatonic and more gin and tonic! (I’ve partied with Zakk … the man can DRINK!!) Gus G. (Ozzy) saying he grew up listening to Zakks music [...]

Watch Zakk Wylde Reincarnated As a Puppet

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:10:19 +0000

Guitar superhero Zakk Wylde has been transmogrified into a puppet in the new ‘Question of the Episode’ segment of a Foam Foolery cartoon. The cartoon borrows audio from the interviews that Revolver commissioned the always entertaining Wylde to do at the Metal Masters 2 clinic prior to the Big Four show in New York City earlier this year.

Zakk Wylde Remembers Dimebag Darrell

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:14:08 +0000

Today (Dec. 8 ) marks seven years since the tragic death of Dimebag Darrell and three other victims at a Damageplan show in Columbus, Ohio. Guitarist Zakk Wylde recently talked to Revolver about what Dimebag meant to the metal community as well as the legacy he leaves behind.

Zakk Wylde To Be Roasted by Ozzy Osbourne, Corey Taylor, Scott Ian + More

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:23:31 +0000

Zakk Wylde is a guitar deity. He’s also a good sport, as he has agreed to be the roastee for Guitar World’s first-ever Rock ‘n’ Roll Roast. Wylde will sit in the hot seat and be subjected to good-natured barbs from fellow rockers, like his former boss Ozzy Osbourne, as well as Anthrax‘s Scott Ian and Slipknot / Stone Sour vocalist Corey Taylor.

Black Veil Brides Collaborate with Zakk Wylde on New EP 'Rebels'

Jon Wiederhorn — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:06:02 +0000

Black will meet Black on Dec. 13 when the Black Veil Brides release the new EP ‘Rebels,’ which includes a searing guitar solo by Black Label Society frontman Zakk Wylde on a cover of the Kiss song ‘Unholy.’

Zakk Wylde Talks Christmas EP and Touring With Guns N' Roses

Liz Ramanand — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:14:57 +0000

Talented axeman and Black Label Society frontman Zakk Wylde offers his enthusiasm about touring with Guns ‘N’ Roses, how Sarah McLachlan influenced his Christmas EP and the holidays truly mean for him in a new interview with Gibson.

William Shatner Goes (Zakk) Wylde!!

Dubba G — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:28:06 +0000

Turns out Captain Kirk is a metal head!! William Shatner is recording another album. (…Shudder…) This time though, he’s headbanging with none other than Zakk Wylde!! Read the whole story via rocknewsdesk.com And you thought Spock was the only badass on The Enterprise …. The Captain RAWKS!!

Former Ozzy Osbourne Guitarist Zakk Wylde Likes Mellowing Out to Elton John, Neil Young and the Eagles

Chris M. Junior — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:11:45 +0000

Loud and heavy music defines Zakk Wylde. He works out to Ministry, loves Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, and was Ozzy Osbourne‘s longtime guitarist. He also serves as the leader of Black Label Society.

But during those long stretches of travel while on tour, Wylde likes to dial it down and listen to mellower tunes by some notable old-school artists.

Zakk Wylde Files For Restraining Order Against Neighbor

Scott Ronson — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:04:17 +0000

Zakk Wylde may be known as one of rock’s greatest thrashers, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t get scared every once in a while. According to court documents obtained by TMZ.com, the Black Label Society guitarist admits to being “terrified” of an obsessed fan who he claims recently left a “sacrifice” at his house. The fan [...]

Zakk Wylde on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" Tonight

Scott Ronson — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:51:49 +0000

Look for Zakk Wylde to share a TV studio stage with The Roots tonight. The Black Label Society founder has a date with the house band on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” on this evening’s episode on NBC. Wylde now joins a list of rockers — including Slash and Bruce Springsteen — to sit in with [...]

Zakk Wylde on American Idol

Scott Ronson — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:31:13 +0000

Ok, Ronson hates American Idol. As a matter of fact I hate everything it stands for but, tonight you can see Zakk Wylde live. Zakk Wylde (born Jeffrey Phillip Wielandt; January 14, 1967 in Bayonne, New Jersey) is an American musician, songwriter, and occasional actor who is best known as the former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne [...]

I Don't Even Know What to Say

Johnnie Walker — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:03:52 +0000

William Shatner is working on a new album, featuring “interpretations” of classic rock songs. Guess who’s on the album with him? Comprised of 18 “interpretations” of classic intergalactic rock anthems, the release features guest appearances by Brian May (QUEEN), Ian Paice (DEEP PURPLE), Steve Howe (YES), Peter Frampton and former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist and current [...]