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Ozzy Osbourne To Continue Working With Zakk Wylde

posted Jan 11, 2006 at 5:20 AM by darkstar.  (15 Comments)

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A representative for Ozzy Osbourne has issued the following statement regarding Ozzy's previously announced guitarisst search:

"Ozzy would like to thank everyone who took the time to send in submissions to be his new guitar player. At the time we announced the search, Zakk Wylde's itinerary with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY was quite overwhelming. Fortunately, Zakk has now been able to go back and rearrange his schedule to make sure that he would be available to write, record and tour with Ozzy in 2006 and beyond. Therefore, the search for a new axe man has been called off. We sincerely apologize to all of the talented musicians (and there were lots of them) who were excited by this incredible opportunity and we wish you the best of luck with all of your future musical endeavors."

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15 Comments on "Ozzy Osbourne To Continue Working With Zakk Wylde"

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1. Jim writes:

Of course he went with Zakk, without Zakk, Ozzy would be crap.

# Jan 11, 2006 @ 5:28 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Leathco writes:

Typically Ozzy, lies and half-truths. He's so incoherent anymore he prolly can't even remember Randy Rhodes anymore.

# Jan 11, 2006 @ 6:41 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. slayer writes:

randy rules

# Jan 11, 2006 @ 8:04 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. JT writes:

Ozzy said that he'd like to do a more mellow record...and Zakk just wrote a fairly good one in "Hangover Music." So, maybe this album will be alright...it seemingly won't be like the last...but I am sure that I'll give it a listen.

# Jan 11, 2006 @ 8:32 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. slayerdisciple writes:

Zakk rules

# Jan 11, 2006 @ 8:55 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. relentless austin writes:

That's awesome f***ing news! But, hey, lighten up on Ozzy people.
All the bullsh** is just trivial. He's still Ozzy, and now we can look forward to
another record with Zakk. We all know that Zakk will not let his name be associated
with anything doesn't meet his standards, so be greatful we all have a good
album to look forward to.

# Jan 11, 2006 @ 4:29 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. BLACKDOG writes:

AMEN !!!!

# Jan 11, 2006 @ 7:01 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. RememberMetal? writes:

Ozzy hasn't impressed me in some time with his output but his career as a whole is nothing short of legendary.

The Zakk Ozzy pairing is a very good one (though I miss Randy too, Diary of a Madman is the most well crafted song of it's era) one I would like to see amount to a record that Ozzy can call his masterpiece and farewell with.
Ozzy deserves one last good shot at making a big impression on the world and he has the greatest likelyhood of doing that with Zakk.

Even though Zakk is a childish tantrum throwing child, he is very gifted.

# Jan 11, 2006 @ 7:48 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. bendina manders writes:

ozzy is cool but zakk wylde is the one who made him a star

# Jan 24, 2006 @ 1:30 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. relentless austin writes:

you gotta be kidding. i think we all agree that zakk is a bad motherf***er, but come on.
i don't think metal as we know it would exist without ozzy.

# Jan 24, 2006 @ 3:59 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. slayerdisciple writes:

post 9 um ozzy was already a star before zakk might have even been born, he became a star in black sabbaths early years after paranoid, i mean after paranoid ozzy and tony iommi were worshipped as gods

# Jan 24, 2006 @ 4:44 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. the chronic writes:

dr. dre is da sh** man, that's the real deal
this zakk wylde is a wank

# Jan 24, 2006 @ 6:02 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. SlayerRulz writes:

Post 1 is right. Ozzy can't do anything without a guitar player, i.e. Tony, Randy or Zakk. And the more s h i t Zakk puts out the better. He's just about the only pure guitar slinger around anymore (r.i.p. Dime). Without Zakk, Ozzy ain't crap!

# Jan 24, 2006 @ 6:40 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. slayerdisciple writes:

the chronic wtf did u say?

# Jan 24, 2006 @ 10:35 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. Ozzman fan 100% writes:

Ozzy has a career in music than most of the guys commenting on here has been alive & longer. Ozzy with Tonni, Randy ,Zakk who the %@#$ cares. He is a demi god for metal & him & his BANDS are the real sh** man. Metal rules & thanx to Ozzy

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