I caught up with Zakk Wylde - the riff-slinging mastermind behind Black Label Society, "Ozzy's Song"…the guy brews a serious pot of coffee.

We talked life, loyalty, and what it really takes to survive in the music industry. Zakk keeps it simple: play what you love and go all in. No shortcuts, no chasing trends — just grind. He opens up about the challenges young musicians face today, and how different things are compared to the early days with Ozzy Osbourne and that era of rock.

We also got into Black Label Society's latest, Engines of Demolition, plus the story behind Ozzy's tribute song honoring the late Prince of Darkness — a full-circle moment from a career built on brotherhood and riffs.

And that brotherhood? The Black Label Society "chapter" — the family — came from humble beginnings and still reflects the neighborhood roots Zakk came up in.

Check out the full conversation and more right here.

Catch Zakk live at Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival — he's pulling double duty with Zakk Sabbath on Friday night and Black Label Society on Sunday afternoon.