Zakk Wylde: AI Can't Replace Human Spark in Music

0:00It's March 26th. Music news today starts now, AI powered and always on beat. Guitarist Zach Wilde says artificial intelligence will never replace the unique spark of human musicians. He points out that while AI can mimic sounds from icons like Jimmy Hendrix or the Eagles, it lacks the real thoughts and emotions behind classics such as Hotel California. Wilde views AI as a fun tool, not a threat to authentic artistry. Here this year in London, Wilde doubled down on this during a fan event. He compared AI songwriting to friends jamming on what Black Sabbath might create, but stressed you cannot duplicate Ozzy Osborne's Melodies or Tony, Ayami's Riffs. The same goes for Pantera's lineup or Elton John's Piano Work with Bernie Taupin. Fans and fellow rockers appreciate Wilde's laid back take amid growing AI fears in music. He even enjoys AI mashups, like blending lead zeppelins, whole lot of love with Ozzy singing war pigs. Wilde laughed that his wife has no issue replacing him, but real music stays irreplaceable.

1:04Black Label Society, Wilde's band since 1998, drops their new album, Ingins of Demolition on March 27th. It follows up Doom Crew Inc. from 2021, with 15 tracks including singles like Name and Blood and a tribute called Ozzy Song to His. Long time collaborator, Wilde's Decades with Ozborn from No More Tears to Recent Hits, underscore his point, technology enhances, but the human touch in rock and doors.