If you are a fan of “heavy metal” music and like it, then the name Zakk Wylde will not be new to you. Zakk has found a way to draw crowds and entertain millions of people over the years. He has transformed from a child guitar prodigy into a sensational guitarist, songwriter, and actor.
Zakk Wylde has been active for 35 years, as he has earned every penny he owns. In addition to his music, Zakk also endorses a few brands, he has a partnership with Blair’s Sauces and Snacks. He also endorses Deathwish Coffee on his social media. Best known for his legendary association with Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde is one of the most legendary names in the world of ‘heavy metal’. Starting his musical journey at an early age, he created music that provided solace to listeners all over the world.
“Stone Henge” was Zakk’s first band and just the beginning of what was to come. Since then, Wylde has teamed up with several local bands in New Jersey before getting his big break with Ozzy Osbourne. After a resounding debut and several hits, he left Ozzy to form his own band, ‘Black Label Society. However, he returned to Ozzy and also appeared as a guest on several of his albums. He was also a songwriter and producer. It’s been a decade and the ‘Black Label Society’ has inspired various rock bands and fans around the world who are now popularly known as ‘Berzerkers’. The band spreads the mantra – “Strength, Determination, Merciless, Forever”, SDMF in short. Wylde led the “Berzerkers” to create a heavy metal band that in every way stuck to their beliefs and vision.
Watch him play an Aerosmith classic, ‘Walk This Way’ in a rare footage below: