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Zakk Wylde Unleashes Sonic Fury with Wylde Audio Master 50

By Jason •
The Black Label Society frontman reveals his amp philosophy and riffs on new material.

In a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the metal maestro's world, Zakk Wylde takes us deep into the heart of his Black Label Society rehearsal space in LA, courtesy of Sam Grant Productions. Here, the legendary guitarist unveils his Wylde Audio Master 50, a beast of an amp that channels the ferocity of his iconic sound.

Wylde dives into the nitty-gritty of his amp design, revealing that it’s built on the revered Marshall JCM 800 circuit that has been his backbone since the blistering riffs of "Miracle Man." He shares his unique approach to dialing in his tone, setting every knob to a primal 15 and then rolling back to carve out the perfect sonic landscape. “I don’t need a clean channel,” he asserts, as he articulates what he means by his signature sound being ‘meat and potatoes’—no frills, just pure, unadulterated metal.

As if that wasn’t enough to whet the appetite of die-hard fans, Wylde treats us to a taste of the new material, unleashing riffs from the track “Name In Blood.” The raw power emanating from his fingers is a testament to why he remains a titan in the heavy metal realm.

For those eager to experience the thunderous presence of Zakk Wylde live, mark your calendars for The Great Nola Trendkill happening in New Orleans, LA this November. Not only will he be shredding with Black Label Society, but he’ll also be tearing it up with Pantera, delivering a double dose of metal mayhem.

Meanwhile, metal aficionados should keep an ear out for the latest from BraveWords Records, home to a roster that includes legends like ALCATRAZZ and Crimson Glory. Whether you're a fan of classic riffs or the new wave of heavy hitters, BraveWords has you covered.