Rock Feed Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne, Pantera)
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Sep 12, 2025 
Guitar legend Zakk Wylde, known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society, shares poignant memories of his late friend and mentor, Ozzy. He discusses the significance of Ozzy's resilience on stage and their unforgettable performances together. Zakk also reveals details about the upcoming Zakk Sabbath American Winter Tour 2025 and the excitement of touring with Metallica as Pantera returns. Additionally, he shares insights into his fitness routine, coming music from Black Label Society, and his eclectic collection of wrestling memorabilia.
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Prayers Backstage To Keep Ozzy Going
- Zakk Wylde described praying during shows to help Ozzy push through battered vocals and still finish songs live.
- He called Ozzy his hero and was amazed by his persistence after years away from full live performances.
Studio Singing Isn’t The Same As Performing
- Zakk noted studio singing differs hugely from performing full songs live after long breaks.
- He emphasized that performing a whole song is a different ballgame than recording isolated takes.
Zakk Sabbath As Nightly Tribute
- Zakk explained Zakk Sabbath pays nightly tribute to Ozzy, Tony, Bill, and Geezer and feels blessed for his time with Ozzy.
- He repeatedly expressed gratitude to God for sharing those years and memories with Ozzy.