By Steve Newton I interviewed heavy-metal guitar hero Zakk Wylde for the second time back in August of 1996, when he was touring behind his debut solo album, Book of Shadows. That acoustic-based disc was a lot less raunchy than Wylde's previous work with Ozzy Osbourne and Pride & Glory, so when he called in … Continue reading That time I asked Zakk Wylde if he thought his hard-rock fans would accept the less-raunchy sound of his new Book of Shadows CD
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Zakk Wylde draws from Shannon Hoon’s O.D. for his heavy Book of Shadows
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SEPT. 5, 1996 By Steve Newton Most hard-rock fans know Zakk Wylde as the young musician who helped rejuvenate metal veteran Ozzy Osbourne’s career by cowriting the hit “No More Tears”, in the process taking the coveted guitarist’s spot previously held by the likes of Randy Rhoads and Jake E. Lee. Others … Continue reading Zakk Wylde draws from Shannon Hoon’s O.D. for his heavy Book of Shadows
Pride & Glory’s Zakk Wylde says he’ll always be Ozzy’s guitar player
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT. 20, 1994 By Steve Newton Rock guitarists have a few things to worry about during a live performance—such as blowing an amp, breaking a string, or dropping a pick during a crucial guitar freak-out. Personal injury isn’t usually one of the main onstage concerns for today’s rock artists, but—as Pride & … Continue reading Pride & Glory’s Zakk Wylde says he’ll always be Ozzy’s guitar player