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Posing with Zakk Wylde’s guitars in Germany
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Jim with Zakk's guitars
During our European vacation, Monique and I went to Berlin and stopped in to see the folks at Gibson. While I was there the boys took a shot with me and two of Zakk’s guitars.
One guitar was the Flying V and the other was Zakk’s Les Paul Bullseye. Notice the signature on the Les Paul?
I think those are the heaviest guitars I’ve ever held. Very cool time hanging with those guys.
Great Zakk Wylde solo
Posted by: | CommentsI just love watching Zakk play. This solo is one of his best.
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Where would Jimi Hendrix be today?
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I am amazed whenever I listen to Jimi Hendrix play guitar. He is so incredible and he makes it look so easy.
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Got my Black Label Society Colors from Zakk Wylde
Posted by: | CommentsFor somebody outside of the Black Label Society family getting a vest may not seem like a big deal. However, for those of us that follow Zakk and BLS, we know what an honor it is to receive the vest from Zakk.
There are places that you can buy the back patches, but there is only one place to get the real vest with the real front and back patches — from Zakk himself.
So, Zakk, thanks very much — I don’t know what else to say. I’ve had the vest for about 2 weeks now and I haven’t taken it off yet.
Bleed Black Label!
Zakk Wylde’s management responds to 357 debacle
Posted by: | CommentsZakk Wylde’s manager has responded to the 357 Customs debacle that has affected a good many Black Label Society fans. Bob Ringe, Zakk’s manager, said Zakk had nothing to do with the offer himself and that his lawyers have contacted 357 Customs.
357 Customs offered users quite an incredible deal. With the purchase of one of the three new Zakk Wylde diecast/gift certificate packs, customers would receive a free Epiphone Zakk Wylde signature model Les Paul guitar. You could chose from the Zakk Wylde Bullseye, Zakk Wylde Sawblade, or Zakk Wylde Camo.
However, orders quickly became backed up and while some users did get their guitars, many more did not.
Ringe said that 357 has promised to fulfill all of the orders made during the promotion, so everyone will eventually get their guitars. While no timeframe was given for the delivery, Ringe said Zakk’s lawyers will be monitoring the situation until it’s resolved.
Me on television playing with Roger Daltrey?
Posted by: | CommentsYes, that’s right. If you’re Canadian you may have seen the clip on the CTV news — it was about going to the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp in Hollywood, Calif. and playing with The Who’s Roger Daltrey at the House of Blues.
It’s self explanatory, so take it away clip:
Zakk Wylde working on “Mafia” follow-up “Shot to Hell”
Posted by: | CommentsZakk Wylde signed his band Black Label Society to a new record deal with Roadrunner Records to do the follow-up to their hit album “Mafia.” Zakk is currently working on the album, which will be called “Shot to Hell.”
The best guitarist in the world is busy these days. In addition to working on his new album, Zakk has been named as the headliner on the second stage of Ozzfest 2006 and he is writing and recording with Ozzy for his new album. Ozzy has said in recent interviews that he will release a new studio album in 2006.
According to Roadrunner, “Shot to Hell” will be released this summer, although no specific date was released. Zakk is working with producer Michael Beinhorn (Soundgarden, Ozzy Osbourne, Red Hot Chili Peppers) on the new album.
The band’s last album Mafia debuted in March 2005 at #15 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and at #1 on the Top Independent Albums chart.
My birthday and a demolition derby
Posted by: | CommentsLast week was incredibly busy. It started off with my birthday and ended with a fun weekend with Michael and my father attending the Windsor exhibition. The exhibition had two things that I had never seen before: a truck pull and a demolition derby.
On September 19th I turned 38. I don’t feel that old — I still listen to heavy metal, I’m playing guitar more than ever, work is going well; in short, I feel younger than ever. Maybe I’m just kidding myself — to be sure I think I need to buy a Porsche.
Monique bought me a new Zakk Wylde Overdrive pedal for my guitar, which has made a big difference in the gain level playing my Les Paul. My parents got me a new strap for the guitar and there were other assorted items, as well.
Last weekend Michael, my father and I headed off to a truck pull. I’ve never been to a truck pull before, but it was a lot better than I expected. The amount of money spent of these rigs must be incredible. Many of them were running alcohol and when they powered up it almost blew your eardrums.
Better than the truck pull was the demolition derby. These guys are just insane. They pile in their cars and just go, smashing into anything in their way. Some of the drivers actually had a strategy, but most of them just crashed.
A busy week, but it was a lot of fun.
Zakk Wylde says he’ll play on Ozzy’s next album
Posted by: | CommentsBesides being great friends, Ozzy Osbourne and longtime guitarist Zakk Wylde have made some of the best heavy metal songs of all time. Fans of the pair were a bit distressed earlier this month when Ozzy posted a note to his Web site looking for a new guitarist.
Ozzy has blessed Zakk’s solo project, Black Label Society, which has become more of a lifestyle for band members and fans. However, even with Zakk’s busy touring schedule, a new CD and an upcoming DVD he said in a recent interview that he is willing to play with Ozzy again.
“Ozzy knows I’ll always be there for him,” Zakk said in the interview. “What comes around goes around, ’cause I remember Ozzy, awhile ago when he was lookin’ for a guitar player, he goes, ‘Zakk, it’s a nightmare.’”
“I mean the bottom line is, with Oz, he makes the calls, he’s the boss, you know what I mean? Whenever he tells me to jump, I ask, ‘how high?’ With us it’s real easy, Sharon calls Barbara Ann, my wife, and goes, ‘Tell the idiot to be down at rehearsals on Wednesday.’ ‘What time?’ ‘Tell him to be there at 1 O’clock.’”
Let’s hope that Ozzy decides to ask Zakk to play on the next CD.
Guitar playing still difficult with injured finger
Posted by: | CommentsSince I got home from Boston, I have been trying to exercise my pinky that was injured during a night out on the town. Still, when I try to reach those notes and stretch it hurts like hell.
The good news is that I can actually move the damn thing — for a while I wasn’t sure what was wrong with it. The swelling has gone down quite a bit, but it’s still black at the tip.
I’m sure with the way things are going that it will be fine in the next few days. I’m looking forward to ripping off some Zakk Wylde riffs again.
