Rudy Sarzo Admits Using AI on New Track “Your Heart Is The Road,” Cites Budget

Rudy Sarzo, bassist for Quiet Riot and a veteran of Ozzy Osbourne’s band, has publicly acknowledged using artificial intelligence on his new solo track “Your Heart Is The Road.” In a candid admission, he said: “I come clean. I say, ‘Yeah, I use artificial intelligence… I don’t have a budget.’”

The statement lands in the middle of an ongoing controversy over AI in heavy music, where the technology is increasingly used for vocals, instrumentation, and artwork, often without disclosure. Sarzo’s explanation is pragmatic rather than defensive. He positions the choice as a practical one, driven by limited resources. The exact nature of the AI’s role remains unclear, but the directness of the confession sidesteps the usual debates about authenticity. For a musician of his stature, the admission highlights a reality rarely discussed: the economic constraints that shape how music gets made, even for established names.