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Zakk Wylde Set to Guest on Black Veil Brides EP

Posted 11/22/2011 at 10:13am | by Josh Hart

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Zakk Wylde reportedly recorded a guest spot on the upcoming new EP from Black Veil Brides, simply titled Rebels. Zakk features on a cover of "Unholy" by Kiss.

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Zakk Wylde Talks Christmas Album, Calls Axl Rose "The Last of the Great Frontmen"

Posted 11/10/2011 at 11:02am | by Josh Hart

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While on tour with Judas Priest -- and head of a run of support dates for Guns N' Roses, Music Radar recently caught up with Black Label Society frontman Zakk Wylde to talk about his new Christmas album, among other things.

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Zakk Wylde Discusses Pride & Glory, His New Band (and Album), in 1994 Guitar World Interview

Posted 11/04/2011 at 10:21am | by Alan Paul

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"Some people just don't understand," he sighs. "They say, 'You're crazy to leave Ozzy, Zakk. You could have played arenas forever. Now you're going to have to play small clubs.' Well, fuck you. I'm not in this for a rock star lifestyle. I'm in it to play my guitar. And I'd play it in a toilet if that's the only place people would come hear me."

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Interview: Zakk Wylde Discusses Recording "Iron Man" with William Shatner

Posted 11/03/2011 at 10:20am | by Charlie Steffens

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Zakk Wylde has a diverse palate and has, over the years, bagged many gigs as a guest guitarist for artists of nearly every genre, including a spot on American Idol with singer and Idol finalist James Durbin earlier this year, wailing away on the Sammy Hagar classic, "Heavy Metal," from the movie of the same name.

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Black Label Society Announce Acoustic Christmas EP

Posted 11/02/2011 at 7:37pm | by Josh Hart

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Is it just me, or is Christmas starting earlier and earlier every year? It may only be the second of November, but Black Label Society are already getting in the spirit of the holiday season with Glorious Christmas Songs That Will Make Your Black Label Heart Feel Good, an acoustic EP of three BLS takes on popular Christmas tunes.

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Photo Gallery: Judas Priest, Black Label Society and Thin Lizzy at San Manuel Amphitheater

Posted 10/27/2011 at 2:08pm | by Charlie Steffens

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Video: Judas Priest Live in San Antonio

Posted 10/17/2011 at 10:09am | by Josh Hart

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Last Wednesday saw the metal gods Judas Priest kick off the North American leg of their Epitaph World Tour in San Antonio, Texas. High-quality footage from the band's entire show has been posted online, and can be seen below.

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Zakk Wylde and Ozzy Osbourne Open Up in 1990 Guitar World Interview

Posted 10/06/2011 at 10:39am | by Brad Tolinski

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Ozzy Osbourne, clad in a screaming yellow suit and black crucifix, and Zakk Wylde, attired in custom-made flared jeans, sit side-by-side on a couch. They rise as one at my appearance, their solemn, polite handshakes suggesting men of infinite wealth, taste and breeding.

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Video: Zakk Wylde Asks The Tough Question, “Who Drank Harder, Babe Ruth or Mickey Mantle?”

Posted 09/28/2011 at 12:57pm | by Josh Hart

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Backstage at the recent Metal Masters Clinic 2 at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square, New York, Zakk Wykde was secretly hard at work securing some exclusive interviews for Revolver TV.

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Zakk Attack: Zakk Wylde Discusses Working with Ozzy Osbourne in 1989 Guitar World Interview

Posted 09/27/2011 at 2:48pm | by Joe Lalaina

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He could easily be intimidated, following in the footsteps of guitarists with names like Iommi, Rhoads and Lee. But Ozzy Osbourne’s Zakk Wylde is his own man … and already proving it. Much has happened to Zakk Wylde during the past year. Besides co-writing all eight tunes on his vinyl debut and touring the world behind it, the young New Jersey hotshot established a tight bond and rapport with vocalist Ozzy Osbourne that is sure to boost his performance the next time they record.

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