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Gus G. (Firewind, ex Ozzy Osbourne)

Feb 12, 202437 minSeason 5Ep. 413
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Episode description

Gus G is a Greek heavy metal guitarist currently playing with his band Firewind.  He was previously Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist from 2009-2017.  His band Firewind has a new record out called “Stand United” out March 1st. We discuss the new record, his time with Ozzy, playing with Slash & Zakk Wylde, offers to audition for Megadeth & Machine Head, hanging with comedian Jim Breuer and more!

00:00 - Intro
00:14 - Livin  in Greece & Music Scene
03:40 - Growing Up with Music
05:45 - Managing the Band & Songwriting
09:15 - Doing the Ozzy Record
11:20 - Joining Ozzy's Band
14:18 -  Megadeth & Machine Head Audition Offers
15:50 - Hired Gun Vs. Your Own Band
16:55 - Firewind Band Recording & Live
17:55 - Behind the Scenes Concerts
20:10 - Firewind Tour Plans
22:17 - Merch
24:15 - Tour with Marty Friedman
25:22 - Joe Satriani & G3
26:37 - Playing with Slash & Zakk Wylde
30:17 - Ozzy in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame
32:10 - Visting Jason Becker
34:07 - Hanging with Jim Breuer
35:20 - New Firewind Album Date
36:18 - Outro

Firewind website:
https://firewind.gr/

Chuck Shute Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/chuck_shute

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