Alex Skolnick: From Thrash Metal to Jazz — and Almost Joining Ozzy

🎸 Alex Skolnick — guitarist for thrash legends Testament and leader of his own jazz trio — joins Sixty Scales and the Truth for a deep, honest conversation about identity, improvisation, and breaking musical boundaries.

We talk about:

• Life on the road with Testament vs intimate jazz tours

• Discovering jazz in his 30s and studying in New York

• Almost joining Ozzy Osbourne’s band

• Why improvisation requires full presence

• The meaning behind his new album Prove You’re Not a Robot

• Bridging the gap between metal and jazz audiences

• Parental acceptance and finding his own path

• Writing his memoir Geek to Guitar Hero

Whether you’re into heavy riffs or complex harmonies, this episode dives into what it means to follow your true musical voice — no matter the genre.

🎧 Stream now and don’t forget to follow Sixty Scales and the Truth for more guitarist deep-dives.

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