There’s No Rest For The Wicked in Wylde’s world of fast alternate picking and pinched harmonics, says Charlie Griffiths of this great rocker.

Zakk Wylde playing one of his Schecter double-cutaway signature guitars

Zakk Wylde was born in New Jersey in 1967 and since his appearance on Ozzy Osbourne’s No Rest For The Wicked in 1988, has remained one of the most respected and renowned players in the hard rock and metal genres. Zakk’s combination of bluesy feel, shredding alternate picking and trademark pinched harmonic vibrato is as legendary as it is recognisable.

Zakk’s tenure with Ozzy has continued throughout the years with No More Tears and Ozzmosis being highly recommended rock guitar masterpieces. As well as this, Zakk released the acclaimed Pride And Glory in 1994, which paved the way for his Book Of Shadows solo works and Black Label Society, with whom Zakk has released multiple albums. His bluesy Southern metal style makes him the perfect choice to honour Dimebag Darrell’s legacy for the forthcoming Pantera tribute shows.