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Zakk Wylde on how his iconic “Grail” Les Paul Custom got its bullseye finish – and gave him his signature style
By Jonathan Horsley published
Wylde says it was love at first sight with the Grail, but worried that people might see him as a Randy Rhoads clone, it needed a new look

How Zakk Wylde’s ‘The Grail’ Ozzy Osbourne Les Paul found its way back to him – 3 years after it fell out of a moving vehicle
By Phil Weller published
The guitar became his main axe during his career with Ozzy, but after it fell off a truck in 2000, he feared he’d never see it again

In March 2003, Ozzy Osbourne introduced the world to his new bassist
By Karl Coryat published
Earplugged journalists from MTV News, CNN, and ABC News, gathered to hear Jason Newsted turn out alongside Ozzy, Zakk Wylde and Mike Bordin

Pantera cancel tour dates to mourn Ozzy Osbourne
By Matt Owen published
The Black Sabbath singer passed away earlier this month, weeks after completing his Back to the Beginning farewell show

Zakk Wylde looks back on his closer-than-close relationship with Ozzy Osbourne, and their final moments together onstage
By Andrew Daly published
Wylde was the Black Sabbath icon's guitarist and friend for decades. He reflects on his instant connection with the Prince of Darkness, how their relationship evolved both on and offstage, and that emotional final show at Back to the Beginning

Dimebag Darrell’s Dean From Hell guitar makes a surprise comeback with Pantera
By Phil Weller published
The iconic Dean ML was presented to Phil Anselmo by surprise during a recent concert

Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde on becoming metal's most beloved partnership
By Joe Bosso published
In this GW interview from 2018, the two metal greats sat down on the eve of Ozzy’s farewell tour to reflect on their three-decade partnership, from Wylde’s audition to their wildest stage story

Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarists through the years
By Matt Owen published
The Black Sabbath frontman shared stage and studio with a pantheon of guitar greats, and made household names out of many of his six-string sideman

Ozzy Osbourne rates his guitarists – and reflects on the highs and lows of Black Sabbath
By Brad Tolinski published
In this classic interview from the GW archives, the Prince of Darkness speaks candidly about bandmates past and present – from Randy Rhoads to Zakk Wylde – and what he looks for in a guitarist

“Let’s just do Free Bird for two hours”: Zakk Wylde on Ozzy’s surprise demands for his final show
By Andrew Daly published
Ozzy Osbourne’s longest serving six-string lieutenant on what it means to be one of the family, and what to expect at Black Sabbath's emotional homecoming and farewell concert
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