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Zakk Wylde has a handle on what made Dimebag Darell so great while stepping into the guitarist role for the Pantera tribute lineup.

The Black Label Society guitarist tells Full Metal Jackie that his appreciation for Dime’s legacy is even “greater” now that he’s been revisiting the music over the past year plus.

While appearing on Full Metal Jackie’s weekend radio show, Wylde told the host, “What made Dime so great aside of his technique, like with all the artists and all the guys that we love, it’s what they wrote.

” Wylde compared Dimebag to Tony Iommi, explaining how what they wrote set them apart and made both musicians a “benchmark” for other acts to follow.

Elsewhere in the interview, Wylde speaks about why he got in the festival game, launching the inaugural Berzerkus this year.

And he gives us some insight into why Black Sabbath’s songs have connected so well and what’s made him dive into their catalog with Zakk Sabbath.

Plus, he shares his thoughts on his frequent cohort Blasko returning to Rob Zombie’s lineup this year.

It’s Full Metal Jackie and back on the show with us this week, the one and only Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society, Zakk Sabbath, and of course, the Pantera celebration. And we can now add this festival to the list of things. 2024 is bringing us the inaugural Berzerkus. Zakk, what led you down this path to do your own festival?

We had to. Well, because I’m not allowed on any other festivals. Just because I said, can I come hang out at this festival? They said, no, we don’t like you and you can leave now. So I said, well, I guess we’ll have to start our own. So then that’s the reason why we have the Berzerkus.

And, like, what in particular were you looking for in the acts that you booked?

Well, what we actually do look for in the bands are dancing abilities. I mean, the thing is, if you notice, every band that’s on there has all studied with Paula Abdul. So that’s the prerequisite. Whether they can play or sing or anything like that, I really couldn’t care less.

But if you can dance, that’s all that matters. Let’s be real. At the end of the day, that’s all that matters in life.

Zakk, we know it’s a typical bro down when Zakk Wylde is involved, but putting together your own event, what have you learned over the years in playing live that you want to bring, especially when it comes to making it a good day for all the acts joining you at this festival?