Paul Louis Villani

Rhythm UK Magazine - First Assignment - Mike Bordin Ex Faith No More and now playing with Ozzy Osbourne.

What was supposed to be a half hour interview and 20 minute photo shoot with Mike Bordin at the Rod Laver Arena, turned into a 7 hour musical feast!
I got to see the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne rehearse with his band for tonights show, had dinner with the band and had my camera taken over by Zakk Wylde who wanted to show me his photographic skills!! :D

Gushing fan ahead!! ;p!

...and now for a picture taken by Zakk Wilde!!

hehehe!! :D

Huge thanks must go to Phil Ascot (Editor), Steve (Band Manager) and Vince Medina-Sanna, who without him, this would not have been possible, love ya Bro!

StacyLee, 4 months ago

That’s amazing Paul!!! Congrats! It couldn’t have happened to a nicer person :)!!
shanghaiwu, 4 months ago

this is brilliant and wonderful photography

congratulations
Rhana Griffin, 4 months ago

Can’t type.

Too jealous.

=P
Paul Louis Vil..., 4 months ago

LOL!!
Rhana!! ;p!
Thanks StacyLee, shanghaiwu and Rhana! :D
Damian, 4 months ago

Awesome Paul! Seven hours of goodness there, LOL!
Helene Kippert, 4 months ago

Way cool Paul :o))
Firedrake, 4 months ago

PUFFY!!!!!!
Wow his dreads look just as cool grey as brown.
Such an awesome drummer.
Woohoo!!!!!
John Conway, 4 months ago

Paul, my son asked me what’s it like to meet God? (Zak he’s referring to) and why wasn’t he invited? :-)
Juilee P Pryor, 4 months ago

wow these are really faboh great lively and captivating…. well done….
Paul Louis Vil..., 4 months ago

Thanks Damain (agreed!!), Helene, FireDrake (Puffy is such a gentleman and a very generous host! Actually the whole band, especially Zakk, are very warm and hospitable!) and John (LOL!) :D
Paul Louis Vil..., 4 months ago

Thanks heaps Juliee! :D
Bronwen Hyde, 4 months ago

great shots, and congratulations on getting the assignment!
Cathleen Taraw..., 4 months ago

You are The Man!
Michael Alesich, 4 months ago

Great shots Paul, congrats on the whole shoot. The pics look great, the experience sounds almost surreal.
Wendy Slee KMA, 4 months ago

congrats on these shots and the whole assignment! I bet the experience was the best payment you could ever have. I am sure there will be more….thankx for sharing!
earthairfire, 4 months ago

Wow – what a blast! If only all assignments were that much fun!! Nice work.

Tim
Jo Hoden, 4 months ago

Pictures say it all,how terrific,go get em…..
Benjamin Scheurer, 4 months ago

That is soooooo cool! Congrats Paul!
Ian James, 4 months ago

Cool set of photos I can feel the power of ROCK…..
bodymechanic, 4 months ago

u rock monster!! awesum how do u do this PLV and the whole set of pics are outta this
world!
u must be so god damn tall! should i live in fear of meeting u??
on yer cant wait 2 c assignment 2!!
Darren Burdell, 4 months ago

Great photos, I am super jealous! Did you meet Ozzy too?...D.
Paul Louis Vil..., 4 months ago

Hey thanks so much everyone! Bronwen, Cathleen, Wendy, Michael, earthairfire, Jo, Benjamin, Ian, bodymechanic (Nah, nothing to be afraid of, just get outta my way if I’m falling over!! I don’t fall lightly!! :D) and Darren (Well, he walked in front of me a couple of times but there was no acknowledgment :( oh well, hard to get close to him with his entourage anyway.) :D
thickblackoutline, 4 months ago

OMG AWESOME!!!!!
Paul Louis Vil..., 4 months ago

LOL! Thanks TBO! :D
Christopher E..., 4 months ago

totally awesome paul!! now that goes in your history book of things you have done! some outstanding shots you got also
Suzanne German, 4 months ago

that guitarist is H-O-T !!!! woohooo!!!! fantastic shots and a great event by the sounds of it paul
gratz mate!!!! bravo! xxsuz
Brett Foster, 4 months ago

Woh, you da man, Paul. What an awesome assignment. Well earned, well deserved and right up your ally. Congrats mate!
PhotogeniquE IPA, 4 months ago

that is quite an experience – great stuff and some wonderful shots!
Naylor, 4 months ago

OMG I am soooooo happy for you but completely jealous LOL !!!!!!
It looks and sounds like so much fun … thank you for sharing with us here !!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE the pic with Zakk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mugsy, 4 months ago

Nice one, Paul….. awesome experience!
Ché Ballard, 4 months ago

You lucky, lucky bastard! I hate you…:)
Natalie Tyler, 4 months ago

This is just too cool. Mike Bordin with grey hair – wow. I feel old now ;)
LittleHelen, 4 months ago

Oh too hot! ;p
NaturalByNature, 4 months ago

Congratulations Paul. What an amazing opportunity.
Paul Louis Vil..., 4 months ago

Thank you all so very kindly, Christopher, Suzanne, Brett, Photogenique, Naylor, Mugsy, Che (LOL!), Natalie, LittleHelen and Kylie! :D
GerardG, 4 months ago

ROCK ON !!! GREAT SHOTS PAUL!!!
Paul Louis Vil..., 4 months ago

Thanks heaps GerardG! :D
Flamejob, 4 months ago

You lucky lucky lucky lucky ….. I would have given my left leg to meet the Wylde one – the best guitarist alive – hands down – man am I jealous !!!
Paul Louis Vil..., 4 months ago

Hey Flamejob, I’m totally knowing where you are conming from ‘cause I would’ve said the same thing!
I’ve gotta admit Zakk is one warm human being. When I first walked out on stage Zakk turned around and said “Who is this big motherf&^{$er!” to which I replied “I’m the motherfx%x}%ing photographer!”. He then walked right up to me gave me the biggest hug and kissed me on the cheek and began chatting to me as if we had been mates for years!!! It was the greatest 60 seconds of my life, right there!! :D
ozjami, 4 months ago

Wicked !!:D
blamo, 4 months ago

great band OUT OF NOWHERE zakk is a great geetarist great stuff
blamo, 4 months ago

great band OUT OF NOWHERE zakk is a great geetarist great stuff
Paul Louis Vil..., 4 months ago

Thanks heaps ozjami and blamo! :D
Paul Clarke, 4 months ago

I think it’s fair to say, i hate you!

That would be an amazing experience. Congratulations.
Sara Lamond, 4 months ago

Too cool Paul – love the shots!
Paul Louis Vil..., 4 months ago

LOL! Thanks Paul! :D
Paul Louis Vil..., 4 months ago

..and thank you too Sara! :D
MuscularTeeth, 4 months ago

wow good photos, and it must have been a great experieince…
spike, 4 months ago

You rock Paul! Great photos! Love the soft portrait of Mike,
and the still life of the drum kit is fantastic!
I miss faith no more, saw them play at festival hall in 95…...anywho!
Well done mate :)
JanH, 4 months ago

Awww…. this would be bigger than Spicks and Specks ‘eh??

Congratulations!
Paul Louis Vil..., 4 months ago

Thanks so much MuscularTeeth, Spike (1995!! I was there too! Peyote played support. :D) and JanH (hmmmm, spicks was pretty cool but this certainly takes the cake!) :D
Cathie Tranent, 4 months ago

Lol.

Sorry Paul – that Spicks and Specks comment was from me – I was on mum’s computer @ her place …...
Paul Louis Vil..., 4 months ago

LOL! No worries, thanks Cathie! :D
Xavier Shay , 4 months ago

So totally jealous \m/
Paul Louis Vil..., 4 months ago

LOL! Thanks Xavier! :D
jianina, 4 months ago

wicked…it must have been so fun>>>congrats on the opportunity>>the probably sensed that you were a good guy>>and you got to see Ozzy….I’m jealous