Zakk Wylde Honors Ozzy Osbourne with New Tribute Song

The guitarist releases emotional music video and performs the track live for the first time.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:04am

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Legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde has released a new song and music video titled "Ozzy's Song" as a tribute to his longtime collaborator and friend, Ozzy Osbourne. The poignant video features archival photos and footage from Wylde's time working with the heavy metal icon. Wylde also performed the track live for the first time at a recent Black Label Society concert in Madison, Wisconsin.

Why it matters

Wylde and Osbourne have a decades-long history of working together, with Wylde serving as Osbourne's guitarist for many years. The release of "Ozzy's Song" and Wylde's live performances of the track are a meaningful way for the musician to honor his friend and mentor following Osbourne's passing.

The details

Wylde wrote the lyrics for "Ozzy's Song" after attending Osbourne's funeral, saying he was inspired to capture his feelings while listening to music in the library. The guitarist also used his 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom, known as the "Grail" guitar, to record the song's solo as a nod to his history with Osbourne. In addition to the new tribute track, Wylde has been performing Osbourne's classic "No More Tears" live with Black Label Society for the first time in 25 years.

  • Wylde released the "Ozzy's Song" music video in March 2026.
  • Wylde performed the song live for the first time at a Black Label Society concert on March 27, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin.

The players

Zakk Wylde

The guitarist who has a long history of collaborating with Ozzy Osbourne, including serving as his guitarist for many years.

Ozzy Osbourne

The legendary heavy metal singer and former frontman of Black Sabbath, who passed away recently.

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What they’re saying

“I wrote the lyrics when we got back, after laying Ozzy to rest and I sat in the library. I just listened to music and I just wrote the lyrics right there.”

— Zakk Wylde, Guitarist

“Considering it was the guitar I wrote 'Miracle Man' on [his first cowrite with Osbourne], this will be the last thing, a tribute to the Boss.”

— Zakk Wylde, Guitarist

The takeaway

Zakk Wylde's emotional tribute to his longtime friend and collaborator Ozzy Osbourne, through the release of "Ozzy's Song" and his live performances of the track, serves as a meaningful way for the guitarist to honor the heavy metal legend's legacy.