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OZZY OSBOURNE: ZAKK WYLDE's 'Got His Own Career; He Don't Need Me Anymore'

During the recently completed second annual Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF),Artisan News Service asked Ozzy Osbourne about the departure of his longtime guitarist Zakk Wylde and Zakk's replacement, FIREWIND axeman Gus G. "I haven't fallen out with Zakk; he's a very good... Our relationship goes...

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ZAKK WYLDE Gets Doctor's 'Green Light' To Perform In NYC

Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) has gotten a "green light" from his doctor to take part in the Halloween (October 31) BLACK LABEL SOCIETY performance in Times Square (New York City) to promote his new limited-edition Epiphone Graveyard Disciple guitar. Zakk has also scheduled an in-s...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: More Footage Of SUNSET STRIP Performance Posted Online

More fan-filmed video footage of OZZY OSBOURNE's September 12, 2009 performance at the second annual Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) can be viewed below (courtesy of "vescara", "LAwomanPhotography" and "OrionAmore"). FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. played his second concert with Osbourne at Sunset Stri...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Rejoined By MIKE BORDIN For SUNSET STRIP Performance

FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. played his second concert with OZZY OSBOURNE last night (Saturday, September 12) at the second annual Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF). Also returning to Ozzy's performing lineup was drummer Mike Bordin, who did not join the singer for the BlizzCon concert on August 22 du...

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ZAKK WYLDE Has 'Rare Genetic Clotting Disorder,' Says His Wife

Zakk Wylde's wife Barbaranne has revealed that the BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman is suffering from "a rare genetic clotting disorder" for which he is currently receiving treatment in California. She writes, "Zakk is still on this roller-coaster. One day blood thinners [which are used to prevent clots...

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FIREWIND Guitarist Says Playing With OZZY OSBOURNE Was 'Something Truly Unbelievable'

FIREWIND guitarist Gus G., who is also the current axeman for OZZY OSBOURNE's solo band, has issued the following update: "Summer of 2009 is gone and we've [FIREWIND] just returned from the last festival show of the season! I must say that we had some really great shows this summer and Ilha do Ermal...

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New OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G.: It's An 'Honor' To Step Into ZAKK WYLDE's Shoes

This month's issue of the Greek edition of Metal Hammer magazine features an exclusive interview with FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. about his current stint as the lead axeman in OZZY OSBOURNE's solo band. Gus explains how he came to be considered for the position, discusses his first audition with the P...

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Growing Up OSBOURNE: OZZY's Son JACK Speaks Out

Kerrang! Radio recently conducted an interview with Ozzy Osbourne's son, Jack. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Kerrang! ...

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FIREWIND's GUS G. To Perform With OZZY OSBOURNE At SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL

FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. will play his second concert with OZZY OSBOURNE at the second annual Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF),which will take place September 10-12. The three-day festival will kick off when Ozzy is honored at a tribute event Thursday, September 10 at the House of Blues and then...

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Former TIGERTAILZ Frontman To Play One-Off Swedish Halloween Show

Former TIGERTAILZ frontman Steevi Jaimz will play a one-off Halloween special show at Club Dirty Harry in Växjö, Sweden on Friday, October 30. Jaimz's backing band for the occasion will consist of Mick Priestley (lead guitar),Rob Wylde (rhythm guitar),Shell (bass) and Alex Martin (drums). Steevi J...

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ZAKK WYLDE Checks In With Health Update

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY last week dropped off the remaining dates on the "Pedal To The Metal Tour" due to frontman Zakk Wylde's health problems. In a September 1 posting on his Twitter page, Wylde offers the following update on his condition: "I spent three days in a hospital in Eugene, Oregon where the...

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CYCLE OF PAIN/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Interviewed; Audio Available

MetalMonthly.com recently conducted an interview with CYCLE OF PAIN/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist John "J.D." DeServio. The chat is now available for streaming at this location. "14 Devils", the new video from CYCLE OF PAIN, can be viewed below. The clip includes footage from CYCLE OF PAIN's recent Bl...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's Daughter Says It Was Great For Her Father To Test Out New Band At BLIZZCON

ITN conducted a short interview with Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly on August 22 at BlizzCon 2009 where her father performed as part of the event's closing ceremonies. Watch the chat below. Regarding Ozzy's performance at BlizzCon, Kelly said, "He's so brilliant. And if you saw the little boy that p...

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ZAKK WYLDE In 'Stable' Condition After Cutting Tour Short

Zakk Wylde's wife Barbaranne has revealed via her Twitter account that the BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman has returned home to Los Angeles after dropping off the remaining dates on the "Pedal To The Metal Tour" due to his health problems. According to Barbaranne, Zakk is in "stable" condition right no...

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Report: Lubbock Metal Concert Drops 'Bloody Holly' Name

Amarillo.com reports that a Lubbock, Texas concert controversially titled the Bloody Holly Festival has changed its name to Pedal To The Metal Tour 2009. The third annual heavy metal concert, scheduled for September 6 at the Lonestar Amphitheater in Lubbock, had sparked controversy after members of...