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Book of Shadows

Zakk Wylde

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Album Review

After spending several years with Ozzy Osbourne and recording one album with the heavy Southern rock trio Pride & Glory, guitarist Zakk Wylde released his debut solo album, Book of Shadows, in June of 1996. Naturally, the album is a guitar showcase, with each song boasting a dazzling guitar solo or two. That much was expected. What is a surprise is the musical diversity apparent throughout the album. Wylde does kick out some heavy riff-driven rockers, but he also detours into blues, country, and folk on occasion. That diversity ensures that Book of Shadows is more listenable for the average listener than most guitarist-led albums. However, Wylde's songwriting skills remain weak; although the playing is memorable, the melodies rarely are. Nevertheless, there's enough prime instrumental work here to make it a very worthwhile listen for guitar aficionados and a few of the tracks should satiate fans of straight-ahead heavy boogie rock. [Book of Shadows was reissued in 1999 with a bonus disc, containing the non-LP cuts "Evil Ways," "The Color Green," and "Peddlers of Death."]

Customer Reviews

This ALBUM IS A CLASSIC!

It's been out for over a decade and I can't F'in Believe that it only had 2 reviews. It's one of my alltime favorites and my "desert album" pick. Truly a masterpiece and Zakk's Vocals are incredible. More people should find this and worship it.

Love It!

Zakk is so good!!!

awesome

i've always dug this album. feels like zakk is in my living room hanging out w/ some friends.

Biography

Born: January 14, 1967 in Bayonne, NJ

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s

Best known for his long stint in support of Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Zakk Wylde was born and raised in New Jersey; although he began studying music at age eight, he soon quit, not returning to his lessons until his mid-teens. He formed his first band, Stone Henge, in 1984, followed by a series of appearances with a variety of bands throughout the Jersey Shore. In 1987, Wylde was introduced as Osbourne's new lead guitarist, making his recorded debut a year later on No Rest for the Wicked; he remained...
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