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 toursDiscovering jazz in his 30s and studying in New YorkAlmost joining Ozzy Osbourne’s bandWhy improvisation requires full presenceThe meaning behind his new album Prove You’re Not a RobotBridging the gap between metal and jazz audiencesParental acceptance and finding his own pathWriting his memoir Geek to Guitar HeroWhether 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.#AlexSkolnick #Testament #JazzGuitar #ThrashMetal #GuitarPodcast #ProveYoureNotARobot #SixtyScalesAndTheTruth