Nothing Feels Right (featuring Zakk Wylde)

Hey there, Zoo Freaks, it’s your groovy Zoo Crew spinning the wax here at THE ZOO, and we’re diving into the heavy vibes of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Nothing Feels Right” featuring the shred-tastic Zakk Wylde from the 2022 album Patient Number 9. This track is a moody, reflective ballad that hits you right in the soul, with Wylde’s emotional, melodic guitar solo stealing the show. Did you know this was the first time Zakk Wylde appeared on an Ozzy record since 2007’s Black Rain? That’s right, after over a decade, these two legends reunited for this epic track, and Wylde’s signature wail is all over it, especially in that minute-long, face-melting solo starting at the 3:28 mark. Ozzy himself called Wylde “part of my family,” saying his playing brought the weight this album needed. Talk about a cosmic connection!

Now, let’s drop some more trivia for you Freaks out there. “Nothing Feels Right” is one of four tracks on Patient Number 9 featuring Wylde, alongside “Parasite,” “Mr. Darkness,” and “Evil Shuffle.” The song’s lyrics, penned by Ozzy, Ali Tamposi, Chad Smith, and Chris Chaney, paint a haunting picture of feeling trapped and lost, with lines like “Trapped inside this spider web, scared of life and scared of death.” Fans on X went wild when the track dropped, with posts praising the emotional depth and Wylde’s “shred-tastic” contribution. In a 2022 interview with Guitar World, Wylde shared how honored he was to play alongside guitar heroes like Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton on the album, calling it “crazy” to lay down rhythm for his idols. The visualizer video for the song, posted on Ozzy’s YouTube, is a trip, blending live Ozzy footage with trippy animations—perfect for our hippie vibes here at THE ZOO.

Let’s rewind and talk about how the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, got his start. Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, Ozzy grew up in a working-class family, leaving school at 15 to take odd jobs like plumber’s apprentice and car horn tuner. Music was his escape, inspired by The Beatles, and by 1967, he answered a local ad for a singer, joining forces with Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward. As Black Sabbath’s frontman, Ozzy’s raw, haunting vocals and wild stage presence helped pioneer heavy metal, with albums like Paranoid and Master of Reality shaking the world in the 1970s. After leaving Sabbath in 1979, Ozzy launched a solo career with Blizzard of Ozz in 1980, featuring the late, great Randy Rhoads. Hits like “Crazy Train” cemented his legend status, and despite personal struggles, Ozzy’s kept rocking, selling over 100 million records and earning a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with Sabbath.

For all you Zoo Freaks wanting to connect with Ozzy’s world, check out his official website at ozzy.com, where you can grab news, merch, and more. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and X for the latest updates and some killer throwback pics. Want to vibe with fellow fans? Join the Ozzy Osbourne Fans group on Facebook, or head to fan sites like Ozzyhead.com for deep dives into his discography and legacy. Keep it heavy, Zoo Freaks, and let’s crank “Nothing Feels Right” one more time!