Ozzfest is back this year after a one year hiatus. Ozzy, however, has a new look to his band. Rolling Stone is reporting that he replaced long time guitarist Zakk Wylde.
Zakk Wylde has been a member of Ozzy’s band since 1988, and has been there through all of Ozzy’s resurgence, but Ozzy said that he wants a change. Taking Wylde’s place is Greek guitarist Gus G. of the band Firewind, considered by many to be one of the best guitarists in the world.
Despite the new guitar player, Ozzy insists that he and Wylde have not fallen out. “No, I haven’t fallen out with Zakk. I mean, he doesn’t need me anymore,” says Ozzy. “He actually has his own fucking thing, you know. I knew I had to get another guitar player for a while. I just kept putting it off and putting it off.” Wylde is also the founder and guitarist for the band Black Label Society.
Regarding Ozzfest, no official tour dates or bands have been announced, but they are soon to come. Ozzy took a year off to finish work on his new album. You can expect that the Prince of Darkness will be back with a vengeance, and hopefully without all of Sharon's annoying little dogs.
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