Bringing Metal to the Children is a handbook to all things Heavy Metal from guitar god Zakk Wylde, of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society fame.
This âComplete Berzerkerâs Guide to World Tour Dominationâ provides tips and tests for the True Rockerâas wild man Zakk Wylde and writer Erik Hendrikx invite all who dare onto the tour bus for brain-bursting tales of glory, debauchery, and general mayhem in the dangerous metal universe.
From stories of backstage insanity, including intense band infighting, family arguments, and management disagreements to drunken and naked onstage antics, Wylde shares his experiences of musicianship and survival. His hilarious escapades collide with tongue-in-cheek industry advice to provide full access to the head-banging, guitar-slinging Heavy Metal lifestyle that turns the amp up to 11 on sex, drugs, and rock ânâ roll.
âZakk Wylde. Great Player. Great Sound. Great friend.â âEddie Van Halen
âZakk Wylde is one of the true Heavy Metal guitar heroes of his generation. They donât come much better than Zakk!â âSlash
âIf Zakk Wylde did not exist, we would have to build him like Frankensteinâs monster. The hands of Randy Rhoads sewn onto the body of Conan the Barbarian implanted with the brain of Larry David.â âRob Zombie
âWhen Zakk plays, itâs like Guitarmageddon!! An audio assault coming from his fret board, the true meaning of a guitar hero.â âKerry King, Slayer
âIn my opinion, Zakk Wylde is the f*cking best guitarist in the world. He curses like a f*cking marine and knows more about f*cking music than anybody Iâve ever f*cking met. I hope you can use this f*cking opinion.â âWilliam Shatner