Zakk Wylde Furious With Ozzy Osbourne

posted Jul 31, 2009 at 8:21 AM by Diamond Oz. (45 Comments)

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Black Label Society mainman Zakk Wylde was recently interviewed by Eugene, Oregon's, KFLY Radio, during which he came clean about how certain his place in Ozzy Osbourne's band. He proceeded to rant for three minutes, stating:

"I’ve gotta be honest with you. The boss hasn’t even given me a phone call, so I mean… I’m just like… I don’t know what’s going on over there. Are we doing this thing or are we not doing it? When I keep getting asked these questions, I go, ‘Call the boss. When he tells you, then he can call me back.’ I mean, it’s just like… I love you, man. Whatever you want, that’s cool.

"But if we’re doing this, let’s do it, and let’s whoop some ass. But if you don’t wanna do it, then just give me a heads-up. Call me, man. Tell me what the hell’s going on. I don’t know what the hell’s going on over there. We’re working on the new record, we’ll be back in September, we’ll work on finishing the record. And then we’re supposed to do the tour.

"I mean, it’s like, dude, you don’t wanna play with me anymore? Fine. Play with whoever the hell you wanna play with. I couldn’t give a rat’s ass. Like I’m gonna get all jealous or whatever."

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45 Comments on "Zakk Wylde Furious With Ozzy Osbourne"

1. Ozzy (himself) writes:

Oops, I forgot to call

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 9:04 AM ET | IP Logged

2. Sam Savage writes:

He doesn't sound "furious". More like "confused" or "annoyed".

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 9:50 AM ET | IP Logged

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3. Jamez writes:

This is really a sad story. But, whatever. Let´s look at the bright side. This is just good for Zakk. He can now fully focus on BLS and Ozzy can focus on his new "masterpiece" and being Sharon´s lapdog

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 9:54 AM ET | IP Logged

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4. inhatredofme writes:

It's a shame that he seems to have been left out of the loop. If my band kicked me out I'd hope they'd at least tell me in person so I wouldn't have to hear about it through other people.

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 10:50 AM ET | IP Logged

5. Why So Furious? writes:

Furious is a bit of an overkill of a word here dont you think? Frustrated seems more fitting.

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 10:58 AM ET | IP Logged

6. the goose goblin writes:

Ozzy's an ass, can't wait to see BLS again in a few weeks

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 11:20 AM ET | IP Logged

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7. XWigglesX writes:

Zakk is a dude. He'll be right.
But is has every right to be p***ed.

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 12:13 PM ET | IP Logged

8. b.bristowe writes:

I can understand giving Zakk the boot because according to ozzy's reasoning it's the only way. But letting him know over reading it on the internet himself.....

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 12:23 PM ET | IP Logged

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9. n0thinghead writes:

he sounds like he's just trying to toughen up for the interview but then cries at nite about it.

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 12:44 PM ET | IP Logged

10. spiral_architect writes:

zakk doesn't sound furious at all. he sounds confused and willing to do whatever ozzy wants to do. maybe ozzy will convince sharon he needs zakk after all, then ozzy can finally call zakk up to let him know what's going on.

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 12:55 PM ET | IP Logged

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11. BrunoHockalugie writes:

Ozzy Osbourne has officially reached a new low, just when I thought he could not sink any lower. At this point every move Ozzy makes is a further disservice to any influence he had in the rock and roll (not just heavy metal) world. When he did the reality show 10 years ago he showed his true colors and it has been downhill every since.
Strike One- Re-recordiing classic albums ni order to avoid paying the members of hte band that actually WROTE the music
Strike Two- REALITY SHOW
Strike Three- This bullsh** with Zakk Mlyde!
YOU ARE OUT OZZY! OOOOOOUUUUTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 1:26 PM ET | IP Logged

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12. Diamond Oz writes:

Bruno, don't forget the sh**ty variety show, his last piece of sh** album and sueing Black Sabbath.

Now playing: La Coka Nostra - f*** Tony Montana

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 1:49 PM ET | IP Logged

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13. TheMidnightCowboy writes:

Well whats posted here on this story is the least of what he said..He was Furious alright, go listen to the interview, a few web sites like blabbermouth have it up. He talks about meeting Ozzy in a back ally and settling it that way, great stuff!

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 1:56 PM ET | IP Logged

14. the goose goblin writes:

You also forgot those stupid commercials and canceling Ozzfest, but kicking out Zakk is definitely the final insult

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 2:56 PM ET | IP Logged

15. Downgasm writes:

ozzy is the past. Noone is listening to his new music and becoming a new fan. Black Label is the now and I saw them a couple days ago and I have never seem a group of guys happier to be up on stage. This is the best thing that could happen to Zakk

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 3:00 PM ET | IP Logged

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16. Nihilist writes:

Ozzy should start using drugs again, at least on drugs he wasn't that materealistic. I have to disagree with post 14 - commercials was f***ing funny and ozzfest sucked hard.

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 3:29 PM ET | IP Logged

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17. BrunoHockalugie writes:

Oz- Tell me about it bro. I tried to list the three most offensicve actions, LOL!

Downgasm- I agree. Although I am not a fan of Zakk, I respect his talent and feel that this is a blessing in disguise for him.

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 3:32 PM ET | IP Logged

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18. Blindgreed1 writes:

The Douche of Darkness at the top of his game! What does he do for an enchore these days? Bite the head off a dildo?

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 6:29 PM ET | IP Logged

19. Fates writes:

He should bite the head off Sharon's d***.

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 6:42 PM ET | IP Logged

20. RTB writes:

The change at guitar is fine, its disappoints me at the way it was handled....also even though the reality show wasnt great, the first season their were hilarious moments...probably when he sat in that chair after taking a bite of cake and fell backwards landing on his back while sitting would be my funniest moment....good luck to zakk

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 9:03 PM ET | IP Logged

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21. Necrovomit writes:

wait so did he mean he was supposed to tour with ozzy in september or black label, im confused.

# Jul 31, 2009 @ 11:04 PM ET | IP Logged

22. AE writes:

It was like reading the response of a drunk teenager.

# Aug 1, 2009 @ 3:58 AM ET | IP Logged

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23. xxmechellexx1 writes:

I think Ozzy should just lay down and let the new bands do their thing. I grew up with Black Sabbath and I loved Iommi more than any other musician. Ozzy's lyrics were only OK but Iommi's guitar was what kept me listening. He's still around behind the scenes and that's what Ozzy should do, the lime light is for the new bands, he should try to have some dignity. How much f***en money does he need, anyway?

# Aug 1, 2009 @ 4:57 AM ET | IP Logged

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24. Crucify_The_Whore writes:

Ozzy's most likely going to die soon anyways. I just have a feeling, same feeling I had with MJ - and what d'yknow he shows up dead the next morning strange how this sh** works out.

As for the prince of darkness, for publicity he signs up to his latest World Of Warcraft advertising company to appeal to a bunch of douchebags 12 year olds who probably haven't even heard of him.

Guess Zakk won't be as annoying during interviews any more by mentioning "Ozzy" and "godfather of Metal" in the same sentence, every other sentence.

\m/ Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face \m/

# Aug 1, 2009 @ 10:50 AM ET | IP Logged

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25. That_One_Guy writes:

Bruno -- What did you mean by

"Strike One- Re-recordiing classic albums ni order to avoid paying the members of hte band that actually WROTE the music"?

Not that I don't believe you, I just don't remember that happening.

# Aug 1, 2009 @ 11:26 AM ET | IP Logged

26. SomeoneElse writes:

That_One_Guy: the more recent "Blizzard of Oz" and "Diary of a Madman" "remasters" have taken Randy Rhodes & co off, and replaced them with Ozzy's then-current band members. So if you want the original Guitar, Bass, Drums-- you need to buy the 1995 remasters.

I don't care so much about the stupid sitcom & commercials. But eliminating musicians from the classic albums (who were largely responsible for them BEING classic in the first place) and now publically announcing that he's dropping Zak without, you know, bothering to tell Zak about it--- Prince of Douchness indeed.

# Aug 1, 2009 @ 12:29 PM ET | IP Logged

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27. That_One_Guy writes:

SomeoneElse -- Wow, I didn't know he did that. That's pretty low. Thanks for the information, by the way.

# Aug 1, 2009 @ 12:41 PM ET | IP Logged

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28. alyssamwbc writes:

As far as I'm concerned, the worst thing he did was that god awful tv show. All the other things make him an a**hole, but watching him walking around like a blithering idiot in a sh*t tv show caused him to lose all credibility. Let's face it, after No More Tears, he pretty much went to h**l. And I agree with Nihilist - Ozzfest sucked.

# Aug 1, 2009 @ 1:01 PM ET | IP Logged

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29. That_One_Guy writes:

^ Hell's not a bad word, you know.

# Aug 1, 2009 @ 1:07 PM ET | IP Logged

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30. alyssamwbc writes:

Well, see how everyone seems to feel the need to censor their words on a METAL site, I thought I'd err on the side of caution.

# Aug 1, 2009 @ 1:16 PM ET | IP Logged

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31. That_One_Guy writes:

Actually, it's an automatic censor. I don't f***ing edit myself. f***, sh**, p***y.

Sorry, I just had to prove it was automatic.

# Aug 1, 2009 @ 1:18 PM ET | IP Logged

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32. alyssamwbc writes:

excuse me, "seeing". Anything else I should address before leaving this page?

# Aug 1, 2009 @ 1:18 PM ET | IP Logged

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33. wilco writes:

well do feel sorry for zakk but he is right to be p***ed
he dont need ozzy his band bls has at the moment beter suport from the metal sceene i do think

ozzy will reget what he has done on the end
wonder if ozzy even knows whats going on
think its a sharon descion
np
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# Aug 1, 2009 @ 1:30 PM ET | IP Logged

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34. xxmechellexx1 writes:

I agree with crucufythe whore, he's going to be dead soon. Zak has a tremendous fan base and is going to be better off if he can break away from Ozzy and his ego. Ozzy seems like a puppet to me anymore and Zak has learned what he needed to learn from the old coot. Fly away little Zakbird do your own thing. We all love you with or without Ozzy's d*** up your ass.. Sorry, that was mean.

# Aug 1, 2009 @ 4:04 PM ET | IP Logged

35. nute writes:

I hopr they make AN ALBUM

# Aug 1, 2009 @ 11:30 PM ET | IP Logged

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36. Necrovomit writes:

this is off topic, but post #24, u say world of warcraft is for 12 year old douches? did u know george fisher of cannibal corpse plays WOW. just thought i'd throw that out there. since ur listening to them.

# Aug 2, 2009 @ 12:49 AM ET | IP Logged

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37. Necrovomit writes:

anyhoo, ozzy must be a real d***.

# Aug 2, 2009 @ 12:50 AM ET | IP Logged

38. jay & silent bob writes:

Yo! Some pickle f***er just gave us free eats!

# Aug 2, 2009 @ 2:00 AM ET | IP Logged

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39. Crucify_The_Whore writes:

Necrovomit - Holy sh1t, your right. Fvck I walked into that one. Though it is over-populated with 12 year old f-ggots, and Ozzy just lowers himself even futher to pronounce himself "the prince of darkness" on a World Of Warcraft advertisement and believe people would take him seriously.

\m/ Deicide - Stench Of Redemption \m/

# Aug 2, 2009 @ 5:13 AM ET | IP Logged

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40. jeffdecay writes:

Ozzy's nothing more than a cartoon character at this point. I have a feeling that this is only the begging for Zak. Now he can finally devote all his time to HIS music and BLS

# Aug 2, 2009 @ 7:09 AM ET | IP Logged

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41. wilco writes:

aah and dont forget the phone comercial he did made me sick
and yeah yeah i know its all about the money

so for zakk think its a good thing to move on

# Aug 2, 2009 @ 12:17 PM ET | IP Logged

42. the goose goblin writes:

Hahaha, every time I read something posted by Necrovomit in my head I'm reading it with Murderface's voice...

# Aug 2, 2009 @ 1:11 PM ET | IP Logged

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43. Necrovomit writes:

lol
what do u mean booze aint food, i'd rather chop off my ding dong than admit that!
and more useless info: george "corpsegrinder" fisher has level 70 WOW characters on over 4 different accounts.

# Aug 4, 2009 @ 9:19 PM ET | IP Logged

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44. Rubyred writes:

No ZAKK WYLDE doesn't sound furious in his massage above concerning OZZY's latest attempt of getting a new guitarist but deep down it is quite "clear" he is very "hurt" over matter. It's oddly strange to me that Ozzy didn't even discuss w/Zakk...'even if he is the Boss his needing do have a new fresh reign w/another guitarist for his next album. When Zakk worked in Ozzy Osbourne band for many yrs/since '86 or '87 and for OZZY not to even mention to him his plans of replacement is really not cool...'and plus he/Zakk finds out on the Internet his going to be replaced?! That's awful/painstaking for him to experience. Even if OZZY wanted someone just temporary he still should of talked w/his long time energized & dedicated guitarist Zakk Wylde also of BLS. Peace and maybe they can still have some kinda reconciliation before it's too late! Peace.

# Aug 4, 2009 @ 9:28 PM ET | IP Logged

45. haha writes:

now i know why Ozzy's cd's have sucked lately, he didn't allow Zakk to be Zakk.

# Aug 4, 2009 @ 10:02 PM ET | IP Logged

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