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No More Tears (Expanded Edition)
1991 4:12
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Mama I'm Coming Home

"Mama I'm Coming Home" is a power ballad by Ozzy Osbourne, released on his sixth studio album No More Tears in 1991. The track features guitarist Zakk Wylde, whose melodic phrasing and restrained yet expressive playing make it a rewarding study for electric guitarists. Its accessible chord structure and emotive lead work offer a solid introduction to ballad-style rock guitar technique.

  • Zakk Wylde handles all guitar parts, showcasing his ability to play melodically rather than relying solely on his trademark aggressive style.
  • The lyrics were written by Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead, an unusual collaboration for an Ozzy Osbourne ballad.
  • The song appears on No More Tears, widely considered one of Ozzy Osbourne's strongest studio albums.
Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

Slash's Les Paul Standard on 'Ordinary Man' delivers Ozzy's signature thick, warm sustain through its mahogany body and set neck. The guitar's natural resonance cuts through a cranked Marshall while maintaining the heavy, blues-rooted tone that defines modern Ozzy records.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Gibson Les Paul Custom

Randy Rhoads and Zakk Wylde both relied on the Les Paul Custom's thick mahogany construction and PAF-style humbuckers for sustained, focused leads that pierce through Marshall saturation. The Custom's weight and warmth became sonic anchors for Ozzy's most iconic guitar tones across decades.

Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

Zakk Wylde dimed the JCM800 2203 for maximum crunch and tight low-end response, making it the backbone of modern Ozzy heaviness. The amp's aggressive gain structure and natural breakup at volume deliver the roaring, sustained tone perfect for pinch harmonics and heavy riffing.

Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)
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Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)

Randy Rhoads' modified 1959 Super Lead Plexi delivered natural tube saturation with a tight, focused midrange that allowed his fast runs and solos to cut through with clarity. The Plexi's simple, responsive design meant tone came directly from his fingers and Les Paul into the amp.

EMG 81
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EMG 81

Zakk Wylde's bridge position EMG 81 provides high output and compressed sustain essential for heavy riffing and pinch harmonics that define modern Ozzy songs. The active humbucker's tight low-end response couples perfectly with a dimed Marshall JCM800 for maximum aggression.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Randy Rhoads and Zakk Wylde both used the Cry Baby wah to add expressive texture to leads without cluttering their core Marshall-driven tone. The wah's responsive sweep enhanced their solos while remaining secondary to the raw tube amp saturation that defines Ozzy's sound.

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