Zakk Wylde is head honcho of the Black Label Society. A guitar icon revered by thousands around the world, from the homes of teenage would-be guitarists to acclaimed axemen fronting the world’s stages, Wylde is as prolific and influential as they come.
Australia – beware!! Black Label Society are touring in September! Read on for complete details…
Since being handpicked by Ozzy Osbourne in ‘87 at the age 19 to become his latest and greatest lead guitarist, Wylde hasn’t stopped ripping up the rock world. Singer, songwriter, musician, rock god, New Jersey born Wylde’s incredible career has included the release of two solo albums, co-writing and performing on eight Ozzy Osbourne albums (debuting on No Rest of the Wicked in ’88), a multitude of collaborative and guest performances, and eight Black Label Society albums. BLS debut album Sonic Brew hit the shelves in ’99, and following on from 2005’s Mafia album, their 8th release Shot To Hell is due out this September through Riot! Distribution.
The self-proclaimed Al Bundy of metal, married to his high-school sweetheart, living outside LA with his three kids and seven dogs, this humble rocker has scored a plethora of awards. Voted ‘Most Valuable Player’ in the US Guitar World magazine three years running, plus ‘Best Metal Guitarist’ and ‘Number 1 Shredder’. Metal Hammer magazine awarded Wylde their ‘Riff Lord’ and ‘Golden God’ awards. There’s also his starring role in the Wahlberg/Anniston movie Rock Star, and several appearances in MTVs The Osbournes. Earlier this year Wylde was immortalized in the Rock Walk of Fame on Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard.
The self-proclaimed Al Bundy of metal, married to his high-school sweetheart, living outside LA with his three kids and seven dogs, this humble rocker has scored a plethora of awards. Voted ‘Most Valuable Player’ in the US Guitar World magazine three years running, plus ‘Best Metal Guitarist’ and ‘Number 1 Shredder’. Metal Hammer magazine awarded Wylde their ‘Riff Lord’ and ‘Golden God’ awards. There’s also his starring role in the Wahlberg/Anniston movie Rock Star, and several appearances in MTVs The Osbournes. Earlier this year Wylde was immortalized in the Rock Walk of Fame on Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard.
Zakk Wylde and the Black Label Society will headline the second stage at this year’s US Ozzfest dates, and Wylde also continues to be Ozzy’s leading axeman of choice, taking to the stage with the prince of darkness at selected Ozzfest shows. BLS continue their charge across Europe before heading south of the equator to awaken Australia with shows across the nation.
BLS are Zakk Wylde on vocals/guitar, Nick Catanese on guitar, John ‘J.D.’ DeServio on bass and Craig Nunenmacher on drums.
Are you ready to RAWKKKKK?
Australian and New Zealand Tour Dates
THURSDAY SEPT 21 PERTH METRO CITY
SATURDAY SEPT 23 ADELAIDE THEBARTON THEATRE
SUNDAY SEPT 24 MELBOURNE THE PALACE
TUESDAY SEPT 26 SYDNEY ENMORE THEATRE
THURSDAY SEPT 28 BRISBANE ARENA
SATURDAY SEPT 30 AUCKLAND ST JAMES
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY JULY 7
Book through: Perth / Melbourne – Ticketmaster 136 100 ticketmaster.com.au
Adelaide – Venuetix 8225 8888 venuetix.com.au
Sydney / Brisbane – Ticketek 132 849 ticketek.com.au
Auckland – Ticket Direct 09 379 7979 ticketdirect.co.nz
For more information on Black Label Society, check out www.zakkwylde.com.
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