0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Who is the best guitarist? 5:31 - Zakk’s supervillain alter-ego 7:35 - Burning Questions 14:45 - How Zakk developed his guitar tone 22:00 - Name Those Notes 22:45 - The sacred history of the No More Tears guitar solo 24:10 - The two schools of guitar soloing 26:55 - Zakk’s approach to the recording studio 32:28 - Zakk’s use of music theory 38:25 - The future of Wylde Audio 44:50 - The feeling of playing live music 48:58 - Zakk’s supervillain advice

Zakk is the most humble guitar god you’ll ever meet. And hilarious, I took my son to BLS for his 11th birthday, as we were getting pics done with him he jokingly says “ yeah “his”birthday present, poor kid probably wanted a bike but mom and dad said no you’re going to see BLS” 😂😂

I love Zakks allegiance to Randy Rhoads. Such a humble player for being a complete monster!

I met Zakk back in the 90's when he was recording the first Pride & Glory album at London Bridge studios. He was so cool and down to earth! He invited me to come and listen to the tracks after I got off work, which led to me getting to hang with him for a few weeks during the recording. So then Steve Vai comes to town at a place called Parkers, Zakk says He's gonna go and that I should check it out. Being a huge Vai fan I didn't need much persuasion, and the show was amazing. At the end of the show, Vai says he's got a special guest coming up to join him, Zakk walks up on stage. Playing through the singer's rig and guitar, Zakk traded licks with Vai on a jam and killed it. The next day back at the studio I asked Zakk if he was nervous at all going on stage with a legend, playing through a guitar and gear he was totally unfamilliar with. His answer changed the way I thought of being a musician; "Brother, you either play guitar or you don't." How simple yet accurate, Love that guy!

As a life long fan of Randy Rhoads I will never get tired of Zakk keeping that flame alive.

What a humble and knowledgable guy, love how he still refers to Eddie as "King Edward" respect!

I've never been able to explain it sufficiently, but Zakk is simply one of the ULTIMATE guitar villains you could ask for.

I saw zakk at a guitar store and he came in and played some sabbath and ozzy to a crowd of maybe 20. It he played like he was onstage in front of thousands.

Zakk is the most authentic dude in the music industry. I've seen him perform a ton of times and had the privilege of meeting him on a number of occasions. He never disappoints and is one of the funniest and humble people you will ever meet. SDMF.

I was lucky. I met zakk in Jersey at the drag races. I was taking a leak and look over and was like hell yea. We walk outside and I said hey zakk. He was so cool and real. We chatted for quite a while. No one else would talk to him. He was like do you play ? I was like yes sir. He's like dude practice a lot. You got this. Zakk told me that. To this day I try to jam as much as possible. It was truly one of my favorite moments. I love him forever.

The great Michael Schenker has said " Music is not a competition, it's artistic expression and freedom from the soul".

Steve Vai's 20 other guitars: "Put me in, coach!" 🤣

I love how excited Zakk gets when he talks about guitar.

I don't give a shit what anybody says but Zakk is a national treasure and he put down some of the best guitar riffs ever. I saw Zack Sabbath a few ago and it was amazing. Love you Zakk and will always be a fan brother

I love how respectful zach is. Calling guys like kings ect and Ozzy boss. Zach is a guitar king himself yet he always speaks so highly about everyone else

How I know Zakk is from the Jersey Shore: Within the first 60 seconds, he speaks about metal, bench pressing, baseball and pizza.

Used to hang out with Zakk back in the late 80s. Great guy. I don't think he's ever done this on video, but he would occasionally sing Neil Diamond songs....PERFECTLY. Great interview.

Crazy Babies is an underappreciated song in it's totality. Pride and Glory's first album is a monster. Machine Gun Man.

No More Tears has one of the most memorable hard-rock solos ever made. So fitting for the song.

This was awesome to watch - I sat next to Zakk in 2000 on a flight from Philly to LA. He was wearing snakeskin everything and I had no clue who he was. Bleach blonde and no beard then. Great convo - I gave him some minibar bottles of liquor - he gave me a signed poster and Jason Bonham’s broken drumsticks.

"Presence" has been my favorite Zeppelin album since I was ... before John Henry passed away. I even love In Through The Out Door.

This man is the king of analogies

Zakk's one of the coolest guys out there. He seems so down-to-earth in most (if not all) of his interviews but looks very badass when he is on stage playing music.

Everytime Zakk answers even the simplist seeming question, he expresses it in a way that breaks it down to the core. Arrogance isn't his way. Hard work and devotion to the task at hand. Gets shit done!

Always love ZW’s guitar hierarchy. Jimi’s the pope, Edward’s the king, Randy’s a prince etc.

Zakk “guitar tone is slammin” Wylde

I like Zakk when he’s in this sort of element. Sometimes I feel like he runs a schtick trying to be funny, but when he’s putting down good, real guitar knowledge he’s very enlightening.

Dude, No More Tears is one of my all-time favorite solos! So much feeling and he puts this wicked twist to it!

If everyone was like Zakk, the world would be like God intended. No one is more genuine and positive! Love to Zakk!

What a fantastic interview, rock journalists everywhere will be asking “how did he get all that out of Zakk”. Such a generous guy with his knowledge, a true teacher.

I cant say I've ever seen Zakk so serious during an interview, it was actually very nice! As a lifelong fan of Ozzy and Zakk, this was a great watch, I met Zakk at a local show in 2019 and it was one of the best experiences of my life.

Zakk has literally been one of my biggest influences during teens and early twenties and still is in my playing years later. So bad ass you got to interview him. Fucking amazing! Zakk Wylde EMG 81/85 was my main configuration before and after my emg sponsorship

This is the best interview Zakk has done in years.

we needed this a few years earlier to get Lemmy on this show. anyways, imagine papa het is coming up as one of the next ones..

Zakk is such a kind and down to earth guy! Amazing that we "mere humans" can now talk and see our guitar heroes through the internet and hear all these magnificent stories, the knowledge, the funny accidents, all of it! I'm in my 40s and I never thought in the late 90s/early2000s that the world will change this much, and it is AWESOME! Thank you Mr Zakk and Tyler! \m/

I luv that he calls Ozzy “Boss” 😌

Zakk goes DEEP into his scenario tangents!

You are turning the whole guitar world into basically your friends. And you play some of the most legendary guitars in history. You, sir, are completing life.

Thanks ZAAk for being the genuine Rock Star that is still the biggest fan on earth. Your humility and sense of humor are as legendary as your riffs, God bless.

Had the privilege of meeting ZAAk at a BLS show in Norfolk Virginia in 2000. He hung out with fans for two hours after the show. We talked music for a while he is passionate about music!

You can either play or you can’t. That’s a great quote. Still have the last Guitar World I bought in 2003 with him and Dime on the cover. Zakk is simply a beast!

Love how Zakk refers to the greats as Father, King, Saint etc... Such a great guy. Glad to see and hear that he is doing great. Great job on the interview!

Is Zakk Wylde the coolest guy ever he doesn't even know the name of the villain he thinks Wonder Woman and Thor are bad guys he's just such a sweetheart

Hasn’t talked for 60sec, already references powerlifting, what a legend..

I like when he makes references and is like “ya know, like, if you and I did something....” always totally inclusive in his communication approach.

When you mentioned the No More Tears solo it really resonated with me. That was the first song I had ever heard from Ozzy back when in 1994. I was 10 and I found the cd in my older brothers collection and put on the title track. I was blown away. That solo, that song inspired me to pick up the guitar and I haven't looked back since.

I love how when zakk is talking about a scenario (like when he's recording or creating in general) he includes whoever is interviewing him as if they're buddies that are doing something together. Might seem trivial perhaps but it's something I've noticed and I think it actually says a lot about what kind of guy he is

I believe no matter how many times you've heard "no more tears" the guitar on that song is amazing. From the heavy main riff, to the awesome solo, that is an awesome song and Zakks guitar work will live on forever. In 50 years people will hear that song and will still be amazed at his playing.

His beard is so long and majestic it doesn't even fit in the frame.

After Randy Rhoads... Zakk is my favorite guitarist. I saw him live a couple years ago. He is insane!!!

Zakks breakdown on the Pentatonic scale is inspiring, he understands so much and applies so little of what else is possible and does so in in a unique and original way. He by far is the best pentatonic player and his pick action to make the guitar simulate a whammy bar in awesome. He is so inspiring...BLS 4 life.

Best Zakk interview I have ever seen and I have watched a ton of them. Well done! Nuno next! Zakk and Vai both spoke abt how incredible they thought Nuno was when they toured together.

... then Tyler walks to the bedroom, stares into mirror and mouths "Father Tyler" as a small tear roll down his cheek.

Zakks not a guitar villain, he's a guitar God, a legend. He has some of the best advice when it comes to talking guitar.

How can you not love this guy? He's got the best analogies! Funny as hell, and a great guitarist! So humble! He has it all! He's definitely enjoying life to the fullest!!

Zakk is so awesome. I've seen him live and it amazes me how he can lay down the heavy riffs and then break into Dead as Yesterday and sing like an angel. For anyone that doubts how talented he is, look up when he did Machine Gun Man on MTV from when he played with Ozzy. Holy smokes. That was amazing. Luv u Zakk

I'd love to see Gary Holt in the next episode of Guitar Villains!🤘🤘

Saw Zakk sabbath in Islington London last year I think? Maaaaan, he shredded through the crowd then jumped up onto the bar and shredded, shredded all the way back to the stage, holy shit. I’ve never seen anything like it EVER! absolutely ridiculous!

Zakk Wylde seems like such a great guy. Intelligent and enthusiastic - a great talker about his craft as well as a great player. Really enjoyed this interview.

Zakk Wylde was the first Guitarist I ever saw 'live' No Rest For The Wicked North American tour Greenville SC Greenville Memorial Auditorium June 18th 1989

This interview was slammin’! Great job.

Probably the best Zakk interview I've seen. Well done.

I love Zakk Wylde! He is just so genuine and real. His approach to guitar and life, in general, is unique. I would say between him, Doug Aldrich, and Randy Rhoads, these are the three most influential guitarists for me. When you listen to his blistering solos with Ozzy, they are some of the most awesome pieces of work any guitar player has done.

Guthrie Govan, probably the best player who ever lived, so far. I'm a 60/70's blues/rock guy so his personal music is not even my thing, but he's probably the one that came closest to the complete mastery of the instrument, meaning that he can literally play whatever comes to his mind in the moment, no matter the style, tempo, complexity, musicality or feel, and on top of that, he has really beautiful and original ideas that do come to his mind. I think when guitarists walk into a room, they just know who's who, and I can't think of a room in which there's anyone who can outplay him.

Dude, you are heavy hitting lately!!! Thanks

This is so amazing, Tyler!

Looking at his hands, Zakk hobbies: brick laying, log splitting, punching rocks.

In 1993 my friend called me and told me to come up to the store he worked at to see Zakk play in the parking lot. He played his stars and bars Les Paul and did a great set with a couple local guys backing him up.

How can anyone have anything but love and respect for Zakk. What a great bloke.

Drink every time he says Beginner level: "Father" Expert level: "Slammin" God level: "Ya know "

As a zakk wylde admirer and BLS fan, I have to say this is the best interview I’ve ever watched! You manage to take the conversation to a casual mode where I learnt a lot about the technical aspects of his rig, his way of composition, his life in general and I felt more inspired to continue practising and play more. Thank you so much mate! Cheers from Chile.

This is one of THE - BEST Zakk Wylde interviews. So much insight that you never hear from him and I really think it's because of your insightful questions. Zakk often uses a comedic approach to answering questions but I really enjoyed hearing him answer with a more serious, direct tone. Such a cool dude. He's like the goofy uncle at a bbq that everyone loves, but always has the right advice or words.

Zakk is one of the reasons why I like and want to play the guitar so much and more...

Man, Music is Win s literally my favorite KZfaq channel that I always look forward to watching!! Thanks for the great videos Tyler and keep up the good work!!👍\M/

Zakk is such a bad ass player. And has a really cool sense of humor.

Met Zakk at a GC event where he was doing photos and signing whatever you threw at him to promote his guitars. He shook hands with and hugged every single person there and was one of the nicest most genuine musicians I've ever met, and I've met a lot of them. Zakk is the real deal. He loves his fans. He IS a fan. He just all around gets it.

It was great to see Zakk talk seriously and not being a joker 100% of the time. It was great interview, good job Tyler

This was so straight forward and honest , refreshing to hear an icon actually tell it how it is , Zakk could be the guy down the pub telling you how it is. No bullshit . Great interview....and the Vai ribbing bout the Evo ha ha that made me spit out my beer man

Oh man, this hits harder than the others for some reason. He just has a grace and grit.

I have never heard, seen or viewed a bad interview from Zakk, he is very informative and keeps your attention with humor, he makes you want to listen 👍, excellent show fella

I just sat through a 50min interview wtf, I can’t imagine doing that for anybody else 😂

Zakk is one of the Truest and most Honest Metalmen, Ever. That guy, saw a place in the world that he could fill, better than anyone else, and after Barb told him she had enough, He went on to carry metal for so many years at its highest place, held up for all it is for all of us who come from that place, and for that, Zakk deserves to be remembered for a lot more than the guitar playing, because he was in it for more than that all this time, hes kind of Metals Obi Wan now...hes been there as the wide eyed kid, thrown into it all, and now, a lifetime later, the path he walked is something he doesnt really say all that much about, he laughs it all off, but, He did it, and kept Metal pure to what it really was when it all started, No One has carried that torch as far or as long as Zakk Wylde has. \\m// \\m// Metal Forever.

My guitar teacher Gregg knew him before he was in Ozzy’s band and said that Zakk was always a real cool guy. He gave my guitar teacher his students when he went with Ozzy

Got to meet Zakk Wylde a couple years ago and he has to be one of the kindest people I’ve interacted with. Meeting hero’s is nerve wracking and he made everyone feel welcome and appreciated as fans. Also love the accent coming outta that bearded beast

"It comes from your heart and your fingers - not the guitar" wiser words never spoken.

SLASH IS A MUST in the interview.. after all, you interview each one of the legendary guitarist.. and slash here is a must and be in this content next

Zakk hit the nail on the head. The best guitarist is subjective. My favorites list is extensive. It began with Charlie Christian back in the 1950's. Wes Montgomery. Then Barney Kessel and Howard Roberts. Jerry Garcia held my interest for the most amount of years from 1967 to present. Currently I am listening to Billy Strings a lot.

Awesome interview, thank you both for this 🙏 Like everyone else here, I love all zakks music, my only disappointment with zakk interviews is that nobody ever talks to him about pride and glory, book of Shadows I & II in any depth, it's always glossed over. I think musically they are some of the greatest songs ever to be gifted to the world! Ohh yeah, zakk your music saved my life! If not for your sometimes rockin, sometimes beautiful songs, I would not be here today. Thank you so much, I love u brother. 🤘

I wonder if he’s still going light on the mustard for the boss

I love everything you have put out Tyler. Please interview Mattias Ia Eklundh asap. 😀

This was such a great interview. Father Wylde was one of my earliest inspirations to play guitar. His riffs with Ozzy and BLS are legendary

I've been saying that exact thing paying my respects to EVH. Which just punched me in the heart when I said his name. To hear Zakk say King EDWARD just cements it for me. I been hunched over my guitar 40 years stealing Eds work. I just thought him,Jimmy, Jimmy, Randy, Angus and Zakk all had their own Kingdom somewhere. I think Eds was paved with gold and jewels. I will say one of my fav tunes was " No More Tears" I absolutely love the mix of dropped D, slide and slam. I copped some of the chops out of a book transcribed by Jesse Gress who was Editor for Melody maker I think, and whom I had the absolute pleasure of taking lessons from at Star music in Allentown PA for a few months. He was with Todd Rundgen. Jesse is sick with an incurable lung disease. I saw Zakk and thought what a great way to reach out to the rock community and ask that if you can possibly, in these trying times. Check out the Go fund me page for Jesse Gress and perhaps kick in a fin and a prayer for one of the nicest down to Earth gentleman I've ever met. He was still in a band called the Stand at that time for anyone who may have seen him. I had to ask him after I saw him play one night. How he bent a note so high it disappeared. He said about the Eddie phenom early eighties days. He wanted to do something different so he tuned down a whole step and had his whammy bar literally scraping a track in his black Strat. He would bend a note then pull his whammy bar up through the hemisphere to extend this soaring long high note. I just wanted to share that little nug for Jesse. Ante up for Jesse if you can, please take a moment to send a prayer even if you can't. Peace from SC

Presence is an awesome album! "Achilles Last Stand"

I don't know who is the best guitarist, but I know, that Zakk is one of my favorites

Love how he includes you in his metaphors and stories. Never come across someone who speaks like that before. It's such a welcoming mode of conversation.

i can see tylers young soul shining this whole video, great questions Tyler Zakk defiantly doesnt care for interviews but when u chat with him like this u can see how much he loves humans

Should do one with Adam Jones

Zakk Wylde ~~ his musical ramblings are longer than his beard He speaks with wisdom sprinkled humor that is so admirable His songs speak for themselves

For being a successful guitar player and super star, Zack seems like such a down to earth dude. He’s forever in my top 5. Great job, Tyler.

I love how when it comes to favorites, he just says it like it is "there are so many, it is different each day". I like so many guitarists, and I like so many different guitars. Be yourself, like who you want, and play what you want.