Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
We sat down with Zakk Wylde to talk about his gear, songwriting approach, and the making of the new Black Label Society album Engines of Demolition.
We also dive into his signature guitars, memorable collaborations, and legendary stories from his career — including the full story behind losing and finding his famous "Grail" guitar.
Enjoy the interview and tell us your favorite Zakk Wylde riff or Black Label Society song in the comments!
Gear used: http://tho.mn/1wigd
Recorded in Presonus Studio One: bit.ly/S1Pro6
Recorded and mixed with Universal Audio: http://tho.mn/uadx1
Monitors optimised through Sonarworks: http://tho.mn/sonar
We use Cordial cables exclusively: thomann.de/intl/cat_brand_BF_cordial.html
Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Intro
0:18 What Rig did you use to record the new album?
1:32 Do you still experiment with new gear?
4:00 How important is the role of specific gear to you?
5:45 Was there a specific riff that evolved into something totally different once you got into the studio?
6:47 Do you have a favorite lick from the new record?
9:17 What drew you to chicken picking and how did you blend those country/blues techniques into your heavy music?
11:06 How did your past collaborations shape the way you play today?
13:12 With all the modern gear available now, how different is the recording process today compared to when you first started?
15:26 Walk us through the specs of this new guitar - what makes it unique?
16:22 Was your signature inspired by a specific guitar?
17:28 Can you show the fans how to play your favorite part of the new record?
21:29 Is there a piece of gear you regret selling?
22:18 What’s the full story of losing and finding 'The Grail'?
23:54 What would Zakk Wylde be doing today if music hadn’t worked out?
Webshop: thomann.de
Facebook: facebook.com/thomanninternational
Instagram: @thomann.music instagram.com/thomann.music
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We sat down with Zakk Wylde to talk about his gear, songwriting approach, and the making of the new Black Label Society album Engines of Demolition.
We also dive into his signature guitars, memorable collaborations, and legendary stories from his career — including the full story behind losing and finding his famous "Grail" guitar.
Enjoy the interview and tell us your favorite Zakk Wylde riff or Black Label Society song in the comments!
Gear used: http://tho.mn/1wigd
Recorded in Presonus Studio One: bit.ly/S1Pro6
Recorded and mixed with Universal Audio: http://tho.mn/uadx1
Monitors optimised through Sonarworks: http://tho.mn/sonar
We use Cordial cables exclusively: thomann.de/intl/cat_brand_BF_cordial.html
Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Intro
0:18 What Rig did you use to record the new album?
1:32 Do you still experiment with new gear?
4:00 How important is the role of specific gear to you?
5:45 Was there a specific riff that evolved into something totally different once you got into the studio?
6:47 Do you have a favorite lick from the new record?
9:17 What drew you to chicken picking and how did you blend those country/blues techniques into your heavy music?
11:06 How did your past collaborations shape the way you play today?
13:12 With all the modern gear available now, how different is the recording process today compared to when you first started?
15:26 Walk us through the specs of this new guitar - what makes it unique?
16:22 Was your signature inspired by a specific guitar?
17:28 Can you show the fans how to play your favorite part of the new record?
21:29 Is there a piece of gear you regret selling?
22:18 What’s the full story of losing and finding 'The Grail'?
23:54 What would Zakk Wylde be doing today if music hadn’t worked out?
Webshop: thomann.de
Facebook: facebook.com/thomanninternational
Instagram: @thomann.music instagram.com/thomann.music
Pinterest: pinterest.com/thomannde
Visit our blogs:
GER: thomann.de/blog/de
ENG: thomann.de/blog/en
FRA: thomann.de/blog/fr
ESP: thomann.de/blog/es
ITA: thomann.de/blog/it
NED: thomann.de/blog/nl
FIN: thomann.de/blog/fi
