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The Infinite Staircase Featuring Zakk Wylde + More Unveil 'The Pride' Benefit Video

Chad Childers — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:00:21 +0000

Late last year, the music community was rallying around the victims of Hurricane Sandy and a number of name rockers decided to do their part by recording a benefit song. New York outfit the Infinite Staircase garnered guest turns from Black Label Society's Zakk Wylde and JD Deservio, Candlebox frontman Kevin Martin and Sevendust drummer Morgan Rose for a song called 'The Pride.' With the track now out, a video from the recording sessions has surfaced.

Chris Jericho, Scott Ian, Zakk Wylde, Lzzy Hale + More Star in 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Spot

Chad Childers — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:54:13 +0000

Lord knows that many of the musicians taking part in this year's Revolver Golden Gods have done their fair share of interviews overs the years, but in the commercial for the 2013 ceremony, they get to experience life from the other side of the microphone in what amounts to the world's most metal press conference.

Twisted Sister's Dee Snider Roasted by Zakk Wylde, Scott Ian, Lita Ford + More

Chad Childers — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:04:11 +0000

Twisted Sister's Dee Snider was subject to a little skewering Thursday night (Jan. 24), but it was all for a good cause as the Revolver / Guitar World Rock & Roll Roast raised funds for the MusiCares organization.

Zakk Wylde Celebrates Birthday With Launch of New Online Merchandise Store

Liz Ramanand — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:30:20 +0000

What better way to celebrate your birthday than with the launch of a new online merch store! Thatâ€™s exactly what guitar legend Zakk Wylde did for his 46th birthday today (Jan. 14). In the very funny promo video below, directed and edited by Matt Zane and backed by Black Label Societyâ€™s â€˜Overlordâ€™, Wylde is shown [...]

Camp Freddy Complete Hollywood Residency With Zakk Wylde, Tom Morello, Lemmy + More

Chad Childers — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:30:26 +0000

The all-star covers band Camp Freddy took to Los Angeles' Roxy just prior to the holidays for three nights of surprise guests and killer covers that left audiences rocked to the core. With a base of singer Donovan Leitch, guitarists Dave Navarro and Billy Morrison, bassist Chris Chaney and drummer Matt Sorum, Camp Freddy puts on a great show as is, but the surprise guests are usually what makes the gigs fun.

Dee Snider to Be Roasted by Zakk Wylde, Scott Ian + More at 2nd Annual 'Rock & Roll Roast'

Chad Childers — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:18:55 +0000

Outspoken Twisted Sister vocalist Dee Snider will have the tables turned on him on Jan. 24 when he becomes the subject of the 2nd Annual 'Rock & Roll Roast' taking place in Anaheim, Calif. The musician will be lovingly skewered by peers such as Zakk Wylde, Anthrax's Scott Ian and Lita Ford, as well as several comedians and celebrities.

Zakk Wylde Recording Hurricane Sandy Benefit Song With Members of Sevendust + Candlebox

Chad Childers — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:53:59 +0000

Several members of the hard rock community are mobilizing to help those in need by recording a benefit track to raise funds for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The collective, which consists of Black Label Society's Zakk Wylde and JD Deservio, Sevendust's Morgan Rose, Candlebox's Kevin Martin and New York outfit the Infinite Staircase, will record the as-yet-untitled song with plans to release it as an iTunes exclusive on Jan. 8.

Best Rock Rendition Of Our National Anthem [VIDEO]

Monte — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:40:34 +0000

During game one of the World Series, Phillip Phillips was slotted to play our National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner. Phillips did it in his own quirky way on an acoustic guitar. Sure, it was far better than anything I could belt out, but c'mon! Acoustic in a stadium? Check out some of the rock icons that show us how our anthem should be done!

Zakk Wylde Unveils Video Teaser For 'Guitar Apprentice' Instructional Video Series

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:00:33 +0000

Zakk Wyldeâ€™s new signature edition guitar instruction collection titled â€˜Guitar Apprenticeâ€™ is now available exclusively at Guitar Centers in the U.S. as of Oct. 1 and now the leader of the Black Label Society has released a humorous clip to promote his rock â€˜nâ€™ roll lessons. Recorded live at Wyldeâ€™s on Black Vatican studio in [...]

Zakk Wylde and Wife Welcome Son Sabbath Page

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:02:46 +0000

Guitar god Zakk Wylde is a proud papa again. Wylde and his lovely wife Barbaranne welcomed their fourth child, son Sabbath Page Wielandt Wylde, into the world last night (July 4). That’s quite the rock ‘n’ roll name, isn’t it? Leave it to Zakk Wylde to nod to Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin‘s Jimmy Page [...]

Ozzy Osbourne Joined by Zakk Wylde + Geezer Butler at Europe Tour Kickoff

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:05:47 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne is the ultimate crowd pleaser. With the Black Sabbath European tour tabled while guitarist Tony Iommi recovers from lymphoma, the Ozzy & Friends European tour kicked off last night (May 23) in Helsinki, Finland. Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler and longtime Ozzy guitarist Zakk Wylde joined the Prince of Darkness for a hit parade at the Hartwall Arena.

Zakk Wylde Would Welcome Chance to Fill in for Dimebag if a Pantera Reunion Happened

Chad Childers — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:55 +0000

There has been some recent talk about a Pantera reunion, but so far that’s only talk and not a reality. But if it were to happen, drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott recently revealed that Zakk Wylde would be his choice to replace his late brother Dimebag Darrell for such an event.

Phil Anselmo 'Not Too Sold' on Zakk Wylde Playing in Potential Pantera Reunion

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:59:55 +0000

Pantera are one of the very few bands whose power and influence has remained legendary for decades. As Pantera consistently remain one of the most discussed bands in metal history, the subject of a partial reunion comes up fairly regularly. However, the question remains — who would fill the spot of the late, great “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott?

Zakk Wylde, Gene Simmons + Vince Neil Sign on for 2012 Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp

Chad Childers — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:27:50 +0000

It seems as though Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp becomes a bigger attraction by the year, not just for the fans and those willing to shell out for the experience, but for those in the industry willing to serve as instructors. The annual event, now in its 15th year, will take place at the MGM [...]

Zakk Wylde Talks New Book, Ozzy, Guns N Roses and Berzerkers [INTERVIEW]

WQBK — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:45:58 +0000

Zakk Wylde, Ozzy's Osbourne's longtime guitarist for over 25 years and founding member of Black Label Society, has released a new book 'Bringing Metal To The Children'. It's the complete guide to backstage lunacy, and shares what really goes on behind the tour bus windows while on the road. Zakk Wylde is quite the character as lead Viking of the Berzerker World, and he talked to Q103 about a variety of topics.

Zakk Wylde Book Out April 10

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:36:32 +0000

Zakk Wylde can add author to his long list of accomplishments. The guitarist’s heavy metal handbook ‘Bringing Metal to the Children’ will land at book retailers on April 10 via William Morrow, which is a HarperCollins imprint. Wylde penned the book with the help of Eric Hendrikx. Despite the title, it’s not a book four youngins by any means.

Zakk Wylde Remembers Dimebag Darrell

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:14:08 +0000

Today (Dec. 8 ) marks seven years since the tragic death of Dimebag Darrell and three other victims at a Damageplan show in Columbus, Ohio. Guitarist Zakk Wylde recently talked to Revolver about what Dimebag meant to the metal community as well as the legacy he leaves behind.

Zakk Wylde To Be Roasted by Ozzy Osbourne, Corey Taylor, Scott Ian + More

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:23:31 +0000

Zakk Wylde is a guitar deity. He’s also a good sport, as he has agreed to be the roastee for Guitar World’s first-ever Rock ‘n’ Roll Roast. Wylde will sit in the hot seat and be subjected to good-natured barbs from fellow rockers, like his former boss Ozzy Osbourne, as well as Anthrax‘s Scott Ian and Slipknot / Stone Sour vocalist Corey Taylor.

Black Veil Brides Collaborate with Zakk Wylde on New EP 'Rebels'

Jon Wiederhorn — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:06:02 +0000

Black will meet Black on Dec. 13 when the Black Veil Brides release the new EP ‘Rebels,’ which includes a searing guitar solo by Black Label Society frontman Zakk Wylde on a cover of the Kiss song ‘Unholy.’

Zakk Wylde Talks Christmas EP and Touring With Guns N' Roses

Liz Ramanand — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:14:57 +0000

Talented axeman and Black Label Society frontman Zakk Wylde offers his enthusiasm about touring with Guns ‘N’ Roses, how Sarah McLachlan influenced his Christmas EP and the holidays truly mean for him in a new interview with Gibson.