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She started out posting scary-accurate Pantera covers that saw her hailed as the guitar reincarnation of Dimebag Darrell – then Kayla Kent found herself in the running to be the band’s new guitarist

By Matt Owen published 29 August 23

The YouTuber was invited backstage at a recent Pantera show by Dimebag’s guitar tech Grady Champion, where she received the news from Phil Anselmo – not to mention an in-depth tour of Champion’s intense effects duties

John Petrucci and Zakk Wylde just shared the stage for the first time ever – and they shredded Black Label Society

By Matt Owen published 7 August 23

The two wizards of metal finally locked fretboards – and epic beards – during Trooch's Guitar Universe camp

Nuno Bettencourt, Zakk Wylde and Steve Vai

“He’s the funkiest dude in the shredder family tree”: The world’s greatest guitarists explain why Nuno Bettencourt isn’t your typical guitar hero

By Richard Bienstock published 21 July 23

Brian May, Zakk Wylde, Steve Vai and Tom Morello join an all-star cast to explain what makes the Extreme virtuoso one of the guitar world’s most valuable players

Zakk Wylde: “It’s not just about Dime’s chops – it’s about what he created. That’s his legacy – and it’s way, way bigger than just being a great lead player”

By Nick Bowcott published 4 July 23

Just how to do you replicate the hyper-aggression of Dimebag's guitar? Well, as Zakk Wylde explains, you need a noise gate, you need to let things rip, and you might need some magic, too

Ola Englund was in the running to be Pantera guitarist on the ongoing tribute tour

By Matt Owen published 3 July 23

Though the gig ultimately went to Zakk Wylde, the Swedish metaller and Solar Guitars founder was being considered for the spot – and he was told as much by Phil Anselmo

Zakk Wylde guitarist of US heavy metal band Pantera performs on stage during the 'Knotfest Colombia 2022' at Complejo El Campin on December 09, 2022 in Bogota, Colombia.

A complete rundown of the guitar gear Zakk Wylde has been using with Pantera

By Nick Bowcott published 2 July 23

Stephen Murillo, Zakk Wylde’s guitar tech for the past decade, pulls back the curtain to reveal the guitars, amps and pedals Wylde uses to pay tribute to Dimebag Darrell onstage

When Zakk Wylde needed a hand with Dimebag Darrell’s guitar parts, where did he turn? To Ola Englund’s YouTube channel, of course

By Nick Bowcott published 20 June 23

The YouTuber and Solar Guitars head honcho reveals what he thinks of the Pantera reunion: “You can be a gatekeeper, but we also need to keep the legacy of Pantera alive”

Zakk Wylde: “The sound of Pantera comes from Dimebag’s love for Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads. The playing is rooted in precision”

By Jon Wiederhorn published 13 June 23

Is it a reunion or a tribute? If you ask Zakk, it’s simply a celebration of the music, spirit and legacy of his fallen brother. In this exclusive interview, he shares his fondest memories of Dimebag Darrell and reveals the challenges of mastering his iconic guitar parts

Zakk Wylde performing live with a Wylde Audio Warhammer with Dimebag Darrell tribute lightning design

Zakk Wylde’s latest Pantera guitar is a tribute to Dimebag Darrell’s Dean From Hell – is a new guitar line in the works?

By Michael Astley-Brown published 8 June 23

The lightning bolt-finished Wylde Audio Warhammer pays homage to Dime’s iconic Dean ML design – and could point towards a new range of guitars inspired by the late guitar hero

Zakk Wylde picks his 5 essential Lynyrd Skynyrd tracks

By Dave Ling published 30 May 23

The Black Label Society frontman and Ozzy Osbourne guitarist has assembled a playlist to convert anyone to the most legendary band in Southern rock

Zakk Wylde reveals why he and Dimebag Darrell never jammed together

By Matt Owen published 22 May 23

It turns out the two heavy metal titans prioritized other activities in the spare time they shared – ones that involved lots of alcohol and “tons of silliness and stupidity”

Has Zakk Wylde’s signature guitar brand spec’d up its most brutal electric guitar design yet? Meet the Thoraxe

By Jonathan Horsley published 18 May 23

When you need to get all Wylde up onstage and chop the audience’s head off with a big ol’ grizzly bear riff, when you need to cut through the mix, reach for the Thoraxe...

Inside Zakk Wylde's heartfelt celebration of Pantera's Dimebag Darrell – only in the new Guitar World

By Damian Fanelli published 17 May 23

Plus! Neil Giraldo, the history of Aria Guitars, why Joe Bonamassa loves '54 Strats, Jesus Piece, Ally Venable, the life and times of Zal Yanovsky, a fuzz fiesta and more

Zakk Wylde used a Guitar World buyer’s guide to help him assemble his Pantera rig

By Matt Owen published 16 May 23

The Black Label Society titan stumbled on Guitar World's advice while searching for the one pedal he needed to harness Dimebag Darrell's sound – and said “he wouldn't be able to get through the Pantera show” without it

Wylde Audio’s jaw-dropping new IronWorks Barbarian might just be its Wyldest guitar yet

By Matt Owen published 9 March 23

Zakk Wylde's latest eye-catching axe features an intricate metal top that nods to Black Label Society via various images and slogans

5 soloing lessons you can learn from Zakk Wylde

By Charlie Griffiths published 8 March 23

There’s no rest for the wicked in Wylde’s world of fast alternate picking and pinched harmonics. It's time to light up the 'board in the style of Ozzy Osbourne's longstanding shredder-in-chief

Zakk Wylde holds his new, limited-edition signature Positive Grid Spark Mini amp

Positive Grid joins forces with Zakk Wylde for new Spark Mini "O' Doom" amp

By Jackson Maxwell published 14 February 23

Each Spark Mini Zakk Wylde Edition amp is autographed by the legendary guitarist, and features a custom front grille sporting Black Label Society's trademark “Skully” design

Zakk Wylde is selling stage-played guitars from the forthcoming Pantera tour at VIP meet and greets

By Jonathan Horsley published 9 February 23

The Wylde man of guitar is selling VIP packages where you can hang out, grab a photo, an autograph, and get your mitts on a super-aggressive Wylde Audio guitar, too

Zakk Wylde tells Ozzy Osbourne: “When you are ready to roll, we will roll”

By Matt Parker published 3 February 23

The Ozzy lifer has shared a touching tribute to the Prince of Darkness – and says he’ll be ready and waiting if a live return is ever on the cards

[L-R] Zakk Wylde, Scott Ian and Gary Holt

Zakk Wylde, Scott Ian and Gary Holt on the furious riffs, high-octane gear and lifer philosophies that shaped their careers – and why everyone cheats with downpicking

By Amit Sharma published 2 February 23

Midway through their Anthrax and Black Label Society co-headlining tour with special guests Exodus, the metal legends share how they developed their distinctive tones and techniques, and why Tony Iommi is the “Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Lennon, McCartney and Burt Bacharach of riffs”

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