Zakk Wylde is one of many greats to hold down the guitar spot in Ozzy Osbourne’s solo band, but it didn’t come without its challenges. In this edition of Gear Factor, Wylde reveals how he carved out his niche in the history of Ozzy players and delves into some of his favorite guitar riffs that initially inspired him.When Wylde started with Ozzy, he knew that he was not interested in replicating what other players that…
Zakk Wylde, the Black Label Society bandleader and frequent Ozzy Osbourne guitarist, teamed up with Death Wish Coffee to make a brew so robust it’s said to be strong enough to wake the dead.At least that’s the claim made in a new press release for the coffee, Valhalla Java Odinforce Blend, that emerged on Tuesday (Sept. 29). Not coincidentally, Tuesday is National Coffee Day in the U.S. and Canada. There’s also an International Coffee Day on Oct. 1.Death Wish…