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Zakk Wylde says his job “wouldn’t be as much fun” without this must-have pedal in his setup

By Phil Weller Published

Whether playing in Ozzy, Black Label Society, or Pantera, this pedal has been a mainstay in Wylde's gear arsenal

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 11: (L-R) Musicians Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi pose onstage during Black Sabbath Reunion Press Conference at The Whisky a Go Go on November 11, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage)
Black Sabbath will reunite for one final show, with all-star support acts

By Elizabeth Swann Published

Dubbed Back to the Beginning, the all-star event will take place on July 5 at Villa Park, Birmingham

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Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde perform at the NFL Kickoff, September 8, 2005.
Zakk Wylde reveals Ozzy Osbourne's strict rules about his guitar gear

By Phil Weller Published

After joining the band in 1987, the guitarist quickly learned what was off the table when it came to his tone

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Studio portrait of guitarist Zakk Wylde holding a Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar, Hollywood, California, United States, 19th August 2006. Wylde has played with Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne Band,
Zakk Wylde reveals the origins of the first riff he wrote for Ozzy Osbourne

By Phil Weller Published

The guitarist also names some of his favorite Randy Rhoads and Jake E. Lee tunes from their Ozzy eras

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Alex Skolnick
"She wants me to be Zakk Wylde.” Alex Skolnick on his moment as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist

By Phil Weller Published

The Testament axeman got his moment with the Prince of Darkness in 1995 following Zakk Wylde's departure

Guitarists
Zakk Wylde with a Gibson Les Paul Bullseye Custom electric guitar at the Colston Hall, Bristol, February 23, 2011.
Zakk Wylde on his strange picking technique and two other shredders who have defied convention

By Phil Weller Published

Fresh from his recent chats with Guitar Player, Wylde digs into one of the more unusual aspects of his guitar approach

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(left) Ozzy Osbourne performs at the Poplar Creek Music Theater in Hoffman Estates, Chicago, Illinois, July 12, 1989. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images)(right) Chris Impellitteri performs at the 6th Annual Metal Hall Of Fame Charity Gala at The Canyon, in Agoura Hills, California, January 26, 2023.
Chris Impellitteri reveals his 1988 invitation to become Ozzy's guitarist

By Phil Weller Published

When Jake E. Lee left the band, Impellitteri was at the height of his powers as a virtuoso speed-metal guitarist

Guitarists
Zakk Wylde poses with guitars
Zakk Wylde explains his weirdly effective method for creative guitar playing

By Joe Bosso Published

Of the guitarist’s five guitar tips, the central theme is to do what comes naturally

Advice & Tips
L-R: Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana and Kurt Cobain
The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century

By Guitar Player Staff Published

From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo

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Black Tele and Deluxe amp
Hot Country 101: Learn the Nuts and Bolts of High-Tech Country Lead Guitar

By Tom Kolb Published

This lesson will give you the tools you need to start rubbing shoulders with masters of the style

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