name	Society
director	Brian Yuzna
writer	Woody KeithRick Fry
starring	Billy WarlockDevin DeVasquezEvan RichardsBen Meyerson
producer	Paul WhiteKeizo KabataTerry OgisuKeith Walley
distributor	Wild Street Pictures
released	May 1989 (Cannes Film Festival), June 11, 1992
music	Mark RyderPhil Davies
cinematography	Rick Fichter
editing	Peter Teshner
runtime	99 min.
language	English
country	United States
budget	}}

''Society'' is an American horror film. It was finished in 1989, but not released in the US until 1992. It was Brian Yuzna's directorial debut and was written by Rick Fry and Woody Keith. The film stars Billy Warlock as Bill Whitney, Devin DeVasquez as Clarissa Carlyn, Evan Richards as Milo and Ben Meyerson as Ferguson. Screaming Mad George was responsible for the special effects.

''Society'' is considered to be a minor classic in the body horror sub-genre. A sequel, ''Society 2: Body Modification'', was in development, with a script written by Stephan Biro.

Plot[link]

Bill Whitney (Billy Warlock) seems to have it all. His family is wealthy and he lives in a mansion in Beverly Hills, California. He's popular at his high school, looks to be a shoo-in for class president, has a cute cheerleader girlfriend and owns a new Jeep Wrangler to drive around in. Despite this, he feels as though he does not fit in with his family or their high-society friends. When his sister's ex-boyfriend Blanchard (Tim Bartell) gives him a surreptitiously recorded tape of what sounds like his family engaged in a vile, murderous orgy, Bill begins to suspect that his feelings are justified.

Bill gives the tape to his therapist Dr. Cleveland (Ben Slack) to listen to. When he comes back for his appointment, Dr. Cleveland plays the tape back for Bill. The audio has now changed and now merely contains the sounds of his sister Jenny (Patrice Jennings) enjoying her coming out party. Bill insists that what he'd heard before was real and calls Blanchard to get another copy. When he arrives at their meeting place, Bill discovers an ambulance and police officers gathered around Blanchard's crashed van. A body is placed into the back of the ambulance, but Bill is prevented from seeing its face.

At Blanchard's funeral, Bill and his friend Milo (Evan Richards) discover that Blanchard's corpse either needed a lot of reconstructive work for display, or is not real. After the funeral and at the encouragement of his parents, Bill attends a party hosted by his upper-class classmate Ferguson (Ben Meyerson). There, Ferguson lasciviously confirms that the first audio tape Bill listened to—with the sounds of an orgy on it—was the real tape. Angry and confused, he leaves the party with Clarissa (Devin DeVasquez), a beautiful girl he'd been admiring. They have acrobatic sex at her house and Bill meets Clarissa's bizarre, hair-loving mother (Pamela Matheson).

Bill returns home the next day and confronts his parents (Connie Danese and Charles Lucia) and sister, who are all in the master bedroom dressed in lingerie. With Dr. Cleveland's help, they drug Bill. As Milo secretly trails him, Bill is taken to a hospital. Bill awakens in a hospital bed and thinks he hears Blanchard crying out, but discovers that nothing is there. He leaves the hospital and finds his Jeep waiting for him. Milo tries to warn him, but he drives back to his house.

Back home again, Bill finds a large, formal party. He is snared by the neck and Dr. Cleveland reveals all of the secrets he has been searching for. He is not really related to his family after all. In fact, his family and their high-society friends are actually a different species from Bill. To demonstrate, they bring in a still-living Blanchard. The wealthy party guests strip to their underwear and begin "shunting". The rich literally feed on the poor, physically deforming and melding with each other as they suck the nutrients out of Blanchard's body. Their intention is to do to the same to Bill. In a fight with Ferguson, Bill manages to pull the pliable Ferguson inside-out. With Milo and Clarissa's help—who is also of this alternate species, but has fallen in love with Bill—he escapes.

Cast[link]

Billy Warlock as Bill Whitney

Connie Danese as Nan

Ben Slack as Dr. Cleveland

Evan Richards as Milo

Patrice Jennings as Jenny

Tim Bartell as Blanchard

Charles Lucia as Jim

Heidi Kozak as Shauna

Brian Bremer as Petrie

Ben Meyerson as Ferguson

Devin DeVasquez as Clarissa Carlyn

Maria Claire as Sally

Conan Yuzna as Jason

Jason Williams as Jason's Friend

Pamela Matheson as Mrs. Carlyn

Reception[link]

''Society'' was a success in Europe, but was shelved for three years before getting a release in the U.S. Said director Yuzna in an interview: "I think Europeans are more willing to accept the ideas that are in a movie. That's why for example ''Society'' did really well in Europe and in the US did nothing, where it was a big joke. And I think it's because they responded to the ideas in there. I was totally having fun with them, but they are there nonetheless."

In 1990, ''Society'' won the Silver Raven award for "Best Make-Up" at the Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film.

See also[link]

Social class

References[link]

External links[link]

Category:1989 films Category:1992 films Category:1990s horror films Category:American films Category:American comedy horror films Category:American satirical films Category:English-language films Category:Mystery films Category:Independent films Category:Directorial debut films

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Name	Zakk Wylde
Background	solo_singer
Birth name	Jeffrey Phillip Wielandt
Alias	Ghode, The Ghost of Rock Past, The Idol
Birth date	January 14, 1967
Birth place	Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
Instrument	Guitar, vocals, bass, banjo, piano, keyboards, mandolin, harmonica, organ, mellotron
Genre	Heavy metal, southern metal, groove metal, southern rock
Occupation	Musician, songwriter, actor, producer
Years active	1987–present
Label	Geffen, Spitfire, InsideOut Music, Artemis, Roadrunner, Epic, Sony
Associated acts	Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society, Pride & Glory, Steel Dragon, Britny Fox
Website	zakkwylde.com
Notable instruments	Zakk Wylde Signature Les Paul,Zakk Wylde Signature Gibson Flying V }}

Zachary Phillip "Zakk" Wylde (born Jeffrey Phillip Wielandt, January 14, 1967), is an American musician, songwriter, and occasional actor who is best known as the former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and founder of the heavy metal band Black Label Society. He was the lead guitarist and vocalist in Pride & Glory, who released one self-titled album in 1994 before disbanding. As a solo artist he released ''Book of Shadows'' in 1996.

Biography[link]

Early life[link]

Wylde was born in Bayonne, New Jersey. Wylde started playing the guitar at the age of 14 and worked at Silverton Music in Silverton, New Jersey. He grew up in Jackson, New Jersey, and went to Jackson Memorial High School, where he graduated in 1985. Wylde has stated that he would practice playing the guitar as much as 12 hours per day and would often play the guitar almost non-stop between coming home from school and leaving for school the next morning, then sleeping through the school day. He is of German and Irish descent.

Music career[link]

Wylde played locally with his first band Stone Henge, then later with local Jersey band Zyris. Later, he landed the role as lead guitarist and co-writer for Ozzy Osbourne. He sent Ozzy a demo tape in 1987 and was hired to replace Jake E. Lee, who had replaced the deceased Randy Rhoads. Rhoads remains Wylde's foremost guitar-playing and stagecraft influence.

Wylde gravitated toward a particular Les Paul guitar, which has become known as "The Grail"; his infamous bullseye-painted Gibson Les Paul custom. Wylde lost the guitar after it fell from the back of a truck transporting equipment as he was travelling between gigs in Texas. Rewards were offered to anyone that had information about the guitar. Wylde and The Grail were reunited years later when a fan bought it at a Dallas pawn shop and saw the initials "Z.W." carved into the humbucker pickups backs. He contacted Wylde's former webmaster Randy Canis to arrange its return to Wylde. He bartered for it, in exchange for two other Les Pauls.

Osbourne has maintained a flexible attitude with regard to his backing band, leaving his band members free to leave as they wish, but Wylde has remained faithful to Osbourne. Wylde was replaced in Osbourne's band by Joe Holmes from 1995 until his return in 2001. On January 17, 2006, Zakk Wylde was recognized at the Hollywood Rock Walk of Fame, featuring his handprints and signature, in recognition of his successful career as a musician and his contribution to the music industry. The event was open to the public and many rock celebrities were present, including Ozzy Osbourne.

After auditions in 2005/2006, Ozzy Osbourne announced Wylde as the official guitarist for his upcoming album, ''Black Rain'', which was released in 2007. On stage with Osbourne, Wylde has been credited for lending a high level of energy and passion to performances. Black Label Society's album ''Shot To Hell'', was released on September 11, 2006 in the UK, and September 12, 2006 in the U.S. through Roadrunner records, with production by Michael Beinhorn. Black Label Society headlined the second stage at the 2006 Ozzfest, with Wylde playing double duty with Ozzy on certain dates. Ozzy Osbourne's album Black Rain, was released in May 2007.

Black Label Society released 'The Song Remains Not the Same' on May 10, 2011 on E1. As reported by Alternative Press, Zakk Wylde will be contributing a guitar solo to Black Veil Brides' upcoming cover of Kiss' "Unholy," slated to appear on the band's upcoming Rebels EP due out December 2011.

Personal life[link]

Wylde lives with his wife, Barbaranne, and his three children: Hayley Rae, Hendrix, and Jesse—who is godson to Ozzy Osbourne. Wylde was a close friend of Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott before he was murdered in 2004. As of 2011, he is in partnership with Blair's Sauces and Snacks to produce "Berserker" Hot Sauce and several variations. Wylde is Irish Catholic and has spoken about his faith, calling himself as a "soldier of Christ". Wylde's health has come under scrutiny for several years. Wylde was asked by Sharon Osbourne to attend rehab, but left early on. In August 2009, Wylde was hospitalized due to blood clots. He was forced to cancel his tour with Mudvayne and Static-X due to an embolism.

Equipment[link]

He is known for his use of Gibson Les Paul Custom model guitars with a "bulls-eye" graphic on them, a design he used to differentiate himself visually from Randy Rhoads - who was also frequently identified by his white Les Paul Custom. One of Wylde's favorite stage guitars is a replica of Rhoads' Flying V. The "bulls-eye" paint job was originally supposed to look like the spiral from the movie ''Vertigo'', but when it came back incorrect from the luthier, he liked the result and stuck with it. He was sometimes criticized by viewers and media for taking the idea of the "bulls-eye" from Eddie Ojeda from Twisted Sister, however, both Eddie and Zakk deny it and suppose it to be coincidence.

Wylde's signature Les Pauls include a red flame-maple bulls-eye model, a black and antique-white bulls-eye model, an orange "buzz-saw" model, the pattern on which was inspired by a design on a Zippo lighter, and a "camo" bulls-eye model with mother of pearl neck inlays and a green camouflage paint scheme. His original bulls-eye Les Paul was purchased from one of the owners of Metaltronics Amplification. Metaltronics was building a one-off live rig for Wylde that was designed around one of the owner's guitars, a creamy white Les Paul Custom with EMG pickups, which would later become known as "The Grail". Wylde has a custom Dean Splittail with a mud splatter bulls-eye graphic, as well as a signature Splittail shaped Gibson model called the "ZV". Another Dean in his collection is a Dime series Razorback with custom Bulls-eye graphics ordered for him specially by Dimebag Darrell shortly before his death; since receiving the guitar, he has only ever used it on stage to play "In This River," Zakk's personal tribute to Dimebag.

In practice, Wylde uses Marshall MG Series practice combos ranging in wattage levels from 10-30W during tour/private use especially in hotels and buses. Wylde has an extensive relationship with Marshall Amplification due to his love for their amplifiers, both solid state and valve powered. Live, Wylde exclusively uses Marshall JCM 800's with twin 4 X 12 Cabinets loaded with EVM12L 300W Black Label Speakers. His usual signal path consists of his guitar > (on stage pedal board) Dunlop Wylde Wah > Dunlop Rotovibe > MXR EVH Phase 90 (soon to be replaced by the new MXR Wylde Phase) > MXR Wylde Overdrive > MXR Carbon Copy Delay Delay > (to a back stage pedal board) > MXR EVH Flanger > MXR Black Label Chorus > split signals, one to each distorted amp into the High Gain input.

Media appearances[link]

Music[link]

Wylde has made guest appearances on various albums, such as Damageplan's debut album, ''New Found Power'', as guest vocalist and guitarist on the tracks "Soul Bleed" and "Reborn".

He played guitar solos on Dope's single "Addiction" from their newest album, ''No Regrets''.

He plays a solo on Fozzy's 2005 release "All That Remains" on the song, Wanderlust.

He has also worked on five of Derek Sherinian's solo albums: ''Inertia'', ''Black Utopia'', ''Mythology'', ''Blood of the Snake'' and ''Molecular Heinosity'' alongside Yngwie Malmsteen and others.

Wylde was also a judge for the 8th annual Independent Music Awards. His contributions helped assist independent artists' careers. In 2010 he played lead guitar on My Darkest Days first single "Porn Star Dancing", along with guest singers Chad Kroeger and Ludacris.

In 1993 Ozzy Osbournes double album Live and Loud was released. Wylde is the guitarist.

In 2011 he featured in Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed's new project, "Jasta" in the song "The Fearless must Endure".

Zakk Wylde will be featured as a guest guitarist on Black Veil Brides cover of the Kiss song "Unholy" on their upcoming EP, ''Rebels''.

Live performances[link]

On August 1, 1993, at Great Woods Amphitheatre in Mansfield, MA, Wylde appeared on stage with the Allman Brothers on lead guitar since Dickey Betts was unable to make the show, and they needed a guitarist at the last minute. This show is documented on the bootleg "Zakk Goes Wylde".

Wylde is a New York Yankees fan. He performed the National Anthem on the electric guitar during a New York Rangers game in October 2005. He has also played the anthem at Los Angeles Kings and Dodgers games. A video of a Kings performance is included as an extra feature, on the DVD ''Boozed, Broozed, and Broken-Boned''.

On February 1, 2007 Wylde and Nick Catanese began a tour of acoustic shows at the Hard Rock Cafe in various cities across North America. Although Catanese had to leave mid-tour due to unspecified personal reasons, Wylde continued to play shows alone. He performed several songs, on both the acoustic guitar and keyboard. The tour was eventually canceled due to unspecified reasons.

On April 13, 2011 he was the guitarist for James Durbin on American Idol, during Durbin's performance of "Heavy Metal", by Sammy Hagar.

On May 14, 2011 he performed the National Anthem at Rockfest in Kansas City, Missouri.

Wylde appeared on stage December 8, 2011 in Indianapolis, IN, to play a cover of AC/DC's "Whole Lotta Rosie" with Guns N' Roses while Black Label Society opened for Guns N' Roses during a leg of the US Tour. Wylde also did this on subsequent shows before BLS finished their run on the tour.

Film and television[link]

On June 5, 2011, he appeared on ''Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'' and performed with ''The Roots''

Wylde's film credits include ''Rock Star'' (As "Ghode", guitarist of the fictitious band Steel Dragon)

Wylde also appeared on the TV show ''Angel'' in the season four episode "The Magic Bullet" where he plays acoustic on the song "Mandy" while Angel and Conner sing along.

Wylde has also appeared as a guest star on the TV show ''Aqua Teen Hunger Force''. In it, he plays guitar on a track produced by Master Shake that is supposed to become the next big birthday song, which is called "Spirit Journey Formation Anniversary." Wylde becomes irate when he finds out that Shake cannot pay him for his input on the project. Later in the show, Wylde is killed when caught between the crossfire of two robotic banjo-playing scorpions.

On September 26, 2003, Wylde appeared on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live!'' and sat in with the house band. During the course of the night he repeatedly made fun of and threatened to beat up Fred Durst, the front man for Limp Bizkit.

On January 30, 2007, Wylde, alongside Black Label Society, were the musical guests for MTV's Wrestling Society X debut episode. He worked the night as a guest commentator as well.

On February 2, 2007, Wylde guest hosted on Seattle's 99.9 KISW on the afternoon program ''The Men's Room''.

On the May 18 edition of ''WWE Smackdown!'', Wylde appeared with Ozzy Osbourne to perform the song "I Don't Wanna Stop", at the First Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.

Wylde performed alongside Osbourne on the 2007 ''VH1 Rock Honors'' broadcast.

On October 18, 2009, Zakk Wylde performed the National Anthem on Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's biggest PPV, Bound for Glory, before the matches officially started.

He appears as a guest in ''Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage''.

He appears in the Pantera episode of ''Behind the Music''.

He appears as a music store worker in a scene from the TV show Californication on Showtime, Season 4 Episode 2.t

He was on tour with Black Label Society in 2010 on the Ozzfest Tour that also had Ozzy and Mötley Crüe, among many others.

He performed "Heavy Metal" by Sammy Hagar with James Durbin during season 10 of American Idol.

Video games[link]

Wylde recorded a guitar duel for the video game ''Guitar Hero: World Tour''. He also appears as a playable character performing the songs Stillborn and, along with Ozzy Osbourne, Crazy Train and Mr. Crowley.

Some of Wylde's signature guitars have been for sale to play with throughout the ''Guitar Hero'' series. These include "The Grail", "The Camo Grail", and "The Buzzsaw".

Wylde was featured in the first Guitar Hero with the studio version recording of Fire it Up.

He was the guitarist in the remix of "Bring The Noise" called "Bring The Noise 20XX" that appeared in Guitar Hero 5 as a playable track

Discography[link]

;With Black Label Society

1999: ''Sonic Brew''

2000: ''Stronger Than Death''

2001: ''Alcohol Fueled Brewtality Live!! +5''

2002: ''1919 Eternal''

2003: ''The Blessed Hellride''

2004: ''Hangover Music Vol. VI''

2005: ''Mafia''

2006: ''Shot to Hell''

2009: ''Skullage''

2010: ''Order of the Black''

2011: ''The Song Remains Not The Same''

;With Ozzy Osbourne

1988: ''No Rest For The Wicked''

1990: ''Just Say Ozzy (live album)''

1991: ''No More Tears''

1993: ''Live & Loud (live album)''

1995: ''Ozzmosis''

2001: ''Down to Earth''

2002: ''Live At Budokan (live album)''

2007: ''Black Rain''

;Pride & Glory

1994: ''Pride & Glory''

;Solo

1996: ''Book of Shadows''

References[link]

External links[link]

Black Label Society official website

Zakk Wylde Video Workshop (Videos in engl.) Source: Bonedo.de

Zakk Wylde Interview Source: Bonedo.de

Source: Alternative Press

Category:1967 births Category:Living people Category:American heavy metal guitarists Category:The Ozzy Osbourne Band members Category:People from Bayonne, New Jersey Category:People from Jackson Township, New Jersey Category:American people of Irish descent Category:American Roman Catholics Category:Lead guitarists Category:Musicians from New Jersey Category:American musicians of Irish descent

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