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Zakk Wylde of BLS plays Bloodstock Open Air 2026.
Why Zakk Wylde isn’t convinced by the tonewood debate

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The Black Label Society frontman says a guy stuck a pickup in a cinder block and it sounded the same, so just get on with it

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Wylde Audio Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar
Zakk Wylde’s guitar brand has launched its first acoustic guitars

By Phil Weller Published

Two new grand auditorium acoustics represent the next chapter in the firm’s history

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MXR Flanger/Doubler
MXR revives Dimebag Darrell’s favorite rack unit in pedal form – and Zakk Wylde’s already used it live with Pantera

By Matt Owen Published

Dimebag used the original Flanger/Doubler rack unit as an always-on tone thickener

Effects & Pedals
Amir Derakh plays a custom single-cut onstage
A hair-metal hero turned nu-metal synth-guitar maverick who impressed Ozzy Osbourne – who is the real Amir Derakh?

By Joe Bosso Published

Derakh replaced Craig Goldy in Rough Cutt, was edged out by Zakk Wylde for the Ozzy gig, and has been an undercover guitar-synth master all along

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Julien K guitarist Amir Derakh performs at the 2007 Projekt Revolution Tour at the Hyundai Pavilion on July 28, 2007 in Devore, California
The guitarist who lost the coveted role to Zakk Wylde on what it was like to audition for Ozzy Osbourne

By Janelle Borg Published

Guitar-synth master Amir Derakh was already well established in the industry when he got the once-in-a-lifetime call to become Ozzy's next guitarist...

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Zakk Wylde performs onstage with Pantera performs at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 10, 2023
Zakk Wylde on his Ozzy Osbourne tribute, his Led Zeppelin epiphany, and the triumphant return of Black Label Society

By Nick Bowcott Published

The Wylde man waxes lyrical about songwriting, recording, his approach to soloing, and Ozzy’s Song, a poignant track from BLS's hard-charging new album

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Best noise gate pedals 2026: clean up your signal with the best noise gate pedals for guitar

By Alex Lynham Last updated

Unwanted noise in your chain? A noise gate pedal could be the solution

Effects & Pedals
Zakk Wylde is bathed in red light and shreds onstage – an inset picture of his new signature tube amp, one in black, one limited edition version in purple
Zakk Wylde’s signature Berzerker amp is here and it is a vicious 50-watter weighing under 5lbs

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Designed with David Karon and his team, the Wylde Audio Berzerker is a mini head with a big voice – and there's a limited edition hand-signed purple one for collectors

Guitar Amps
Zakk Wylde at the BRIT Awards 2026
Zakk Wylde leads all-star Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the BRIT Awards

By Phil Weller Published

Four Ozzy alumni, and a British pop hero, united for a white-hot performance of No More Tears

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William Shatner, a man you might know as TV's Captain James T. Kirk, wears a wide-brimmed hat and dark jacket, is pictured in front of a flaming-red background, and is holding what looks like a Les Paul but... isn't
William Shatner is making an all-star metal album – with an AI-generated Les Paul, apparently

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The cast of players is yet to be announced – there is no title either – but Shatner says the whole thing was inspired by a guest turn on a Nuclear Messiah record with Chris Poland

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