Ozzy Osbourne made a bold decision when he hired a then-unknown Zakk Wylde as his third permanent guitar player in 1987, but there was method to his madness. Randy Rhoads' fiery talents helped launch ...

In the late 1980s, Wylde went on to join lead singer Ozzy Osbourne ’s solo band and also fronted a tribute band, Zakk Sabbath ...

For Zakk Wylde, the riff is the thing. That’s true when he’s playing guitar with Ozzy Osbourne, and is even more important when he’s writing songs, recording and playing with his band Black Label ...

Zakk Wylde is one of many greats to hold down the guitar spot in Ozzy Osbourne's solo band, but it didn't come without its challenges. In this edition of Gear Factor, Wylde reveals how he carved out ...

For Zakk Wylde, the riff is the thing. That’s true when he’s playing guitar with Ozzy Osbourne, and is even more important when he’s writing songs, recording and playing with his band Black Label ...

Longtime Ozzy Osbourne associate Zakk Wylde has spent many years performing the famous riffs written by guitarist Randy Rhoads. Wylde tells UCR what made Rhoads a perfect match for the former Black ...

“There’s an art in the simplicity of ‘Smoke On The Water,’” Zakk Wylde says. “Or with ‘Highway to Hell’ or with ‘Paranoid.’ The simplicity of a riff.” Which is why Wylde - who became famous in 1988 as ...

Zakk Wylde was a powerhouse for the better part of two hours. The famed guitarist, who is best known for backing Ozzy Osbourne as well as leading his own Black Label Society band, seemed to be soloing ...