Zakk Wylde and Black Label Society Release Tribute Song to Ozzy Osbourne on New Album

Guitarist Zakk Wylde and his band Black Label Society have released a new album titled 'Engines of Demolition' on March 27, 2026, featuring a tribute song to the late Ozzy Osbourne. The album contains 13 tracks, including the emotional ballad 'Ozzy's Song,' dedicated to Osbourne, who passed away on July 22, 2025. In an interview with franceinfo, Wylde described Osbourne as his hero, praising his resilience and golden heart. Wylde, inducted into the Hollywood RockWalk of Fame in 2006, previously served as Osbourne's guitarist and contributed to his album 'No More Tears.' The new album was composed during the band's 2022 tour and marks a shift toward a groovier sound. Black Label Society will tour in support of the release, with performances scheduled in France at Le Trianon in Paris on June 16, 2026, and La Laiterie in Strasbourg on June 22, 2026. Wylde also shared personal anecdotes, including his early disinterest in guitar lessons at age eight and his inspiration from a music teacher at 14, as well as meeting his wife through dancing, which he links to the album's rhythmic style. He recalled his first visit to France with Osbourne, highlighting pastries, the Eiffel Tower, and beer, and expressed enthusiasm for French tour stops.