Zakk Wylde on Engines of Demolition, Ozzy & His Guitar Rig | Thomann Interview

Описание: We sat down with Zakk Wylde to talk about his gear, songwriting approach, and the making of the new Black Label Society album Engines of Demolition.
We also dive into his signature guitars, memorable collaborations, and legendary stories from his career — including the full story behind losing and finding his famous "Grail" guitar.
Enjoy the interview and tell us your favorite Zakk Wylde riff or Black Label Society song in the comments!

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Monitors optimised through Sonarworks: http://tho.mn/sonar
We use Cordial cables exclusively: https://www.thomann.de/intl/cat_brand...

Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Intro
0:18 What Rig did you use to record the new album?
1:32 Do you still experiment with new gear?
4:00 How important is the role of specific gear to you?
5:45 Was there a specific riff that evolved into something totally different once you got into the studio?
6:47 Do you have a favorite lick from the new record?
9:17 What drew you to chicken picking and how did you blend those country/blues techniques into your heavy music?
11:06 How did your past collaborations shape the way you play today?
13:12 With all the modern gear available now, how different is the recording process today compared to when you first started?
15:26 Walk us through the specs of this new guitar - what makes it unique?
16:22 Was your signature inspired by a specific guitar?
17:28 Can you show the fans how to play your favorite part of the new record?
21:29 Is there a piece of gear you regret selling?
22:18 What’s the full story of losing and finding 'The Grail'?
23:54 What would Zakk Wylde be doing today if music hadn’t worked out?

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