Zakk Wylde / Titans Idiot Nation

Zakk describes the Berzerkus Festival as a large-scale version of
high school keg parties, bringing together friends and bands for
a party. He emphasizes reaching out to friends in various bands,
including Cody Jinks, to participate. The festival features
diverse activities like beer tasting, food trucks, a car show,
and a battle of the bands. Zakk reflects on celebrating the
legacy of Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul through Pantera's
music, noting the emotional impact on fans and the importance of
honoring past musicians. He shares his personal connections and
experiences, expressing excitement for the festival and the
camaraderie within the Pantera camp. 


Zakk speaks on learning Pantera songs on YouTube and how most of
the time if he learns by ear, he will learn them more
difficule than they really are. Zakk expresses admiration
for Dimebag Darrell’s unique writing style and chord choices,
comparing him to other greats like Jimi Hendrix and Randy Rhoads.
They note the interesting and unconventional aspects of Dime's
compositions, highlighting how his choices made the music
distinctive. Zakk enjoys discovering the deeper nuances in Dime’s
work, which puts him in the same league as other legendary
guitarists.
 


Zakk recalled his appearance on Aqua Teen Hunger Force,
describing it as hilarious and the most ridiculous thing he had
ever seen. He was asked to do a reading for the show, which he
found hilarious despite not being very familiar with it
beforehand. When discussing the riff from "No More Tears," Wylde
credited its inspiration to Tony Iommi and detailed how it came
together during rehearsals with bandmates contributing different
parts. Reflecting on playing "in the round" on tour with
Metallica and Pantera, he described the challenges of performing
without stage monitors and adapting to various settings. Despite
technical issues and the enormity of the shows, Wylde enjoyed the
experience and emphasized the importance of entertaining the
entire audience.


TI from Titans Idiot Nation also joins the podcast to speak on
his recent trip to Titans training camp, the origins of Titans
Idiot Nation and his newest venture, Sports Idiot Nation. TI
talks about the easiest NFL fan bases to get riled up and even
some that have come along for the TIN ride. His page is a great
follow and also check out the just released Sports Idiot Nation
Podcast.


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