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
That’s amazing Paul!!! Congrats! It couldn’t have happened to a nicer person :)!!
shanghaiwu
this is brilliant and wonderful photography
congratulations
Rhana Griffin
Can’t type.
Too jealous.
=P
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL!!
Rhana!! ;p!
Thanks StacyLee, shanghaiwu and Rhana! :D
Damian
Awesome Paul! Seven hours of goodness there, LOL!
Helene Kippert
Way cool Paul :o))
Firedrake
PUFFY!!!!!!
Wow his dreads look just as cool grey as brown.
Such an awesome drummer.
Woohoo!!!!!
John Conway
Paul, my son asked me what’s it like to meet God? (Zak he’s referring to) and why wasn’t he invited? :-)
Juilee Pryor
wow these are really faboh great lively and captivating…. well done….
Paul Louis Vil...
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...
Thanks heaps Juliee! :D
Bronwen Hyde
great shots, and congratulations on getting the assignment!
Cathleen Taraw...
You are The Man!
Michael Alesich
Great shots Paul, congrats on the whole shoot. The pics look great, the experience sounds almost surreal.
Wendy Slee
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
Wow – what a blast! If only all assignments were that much fun!! Nice work.
Tim
cherokee
Pictures say it all,how terrific,go get em…..
Benjamin Scheurer
That is soooooo cool! Congrats Paul!
Ian James
Cool set of photos I can feel the power of ROCK…..
bodymechanic
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
Great photos, I am super jealous! Did you meet Ozzy too?...D.
Paul Louis Vil...
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
OMG AWESOME!!!!!
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL! Thanks TBO! :D
Christopher E...
totally awesome paul!! now that goes in your history book of things you have done! some outstanding shots you got also
Suzanne German
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
Woh, you da man, Paul. What an awesome assignment. Well earned, well deserved and right up your ally. Congrats mate!
PhotogeniquE IPA
that is quite an experience – great stuff and some wonderful shots!
Naylor
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
Nice one, Paul….. awesome experience!
Che01
You lucky, lucky bastard! I hate you…:)
Natalie Tyler
This is just too cool. Mike Bordin with grey hair – wow. I feel old now ;)
LittleHelen
Oh too hot! ;p
Kylie Reid
Congratulations Paul. What an amazing opportunity.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you all so very kindly, Christopher, Suzanne, Brett, Photogenique, Naylor, Mugsy, Che (LOL!), Natalie, LittleHelen and Kylie! :D
GerardG
ROCK ON !!! GREAT SHOTS PAUL!!!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps GerardG! :D
Aaron .
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...
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
Wicked !!:D
blamo
great band OUT OF NOWHERE zakk is a great geetarist great stuff
blamo
great band OUT OF NOWHERE zakk is a great geetarist great stuff
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps ozjami and blamo! :D
Paul Clarke
I think it’s fair to say, i hate you!
That would be an amazing experience. Congratulations.
Sara Lamond
Too cool Paul – love the shots!
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL! Thanks Paul! :D
Paul Louis Vil...
..and thank you too Sara! :D
MuscularTeeth
wow good photos, and it must have been a great experieince…
spike
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
Awww…. this would be bigger than Spicks and Specks ‘eh??
Congratulations!
Paul Louis Vil...
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
Lol.
Sorry Paul – that Spicks and Specks comment was from me – I was on mum’s computer @ her place …...
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL! No worries, thanks Cathie! :D
Xavier Shay
So totally jealous \m/
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL! Thanks Xavier! :D
jianina
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
Louise Cooke
how amazing!!! What a blast !!
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL! Sure was! :D
Jason Moses
So, did you take over Zakk’s guitar in return?
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL!! No way mate! :D
Murray Newham
freaken amazing mate
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks Murray! :D
deannedaffy
Wow!!! Just awesome. Way cool way fun.What an experience. Congrats you deserve.
You’re most talented. Fingers crossed for me.No where as good as you but Apollo Bay Music Festival is coming up and i think i’m going to be the official festival photographer. Nervous as but bring it on!!! Congrats on all your shots. Just amazing love them all.
Paul Louis Vil...
Congrats on the gig too! How cool! Thanks deannedaffy! :D