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“Rock metal legend Rob Halford has officially announced a new album in honor of the late Ozzy Osbourne, as a tribute to the kindness and love Ozzy showed him during his lifetime.”In a stirring announcement that has electrified the global metal community, Rob Halford — iconic frontman of Judas Priest and widely revered as the “Metal God” — has confirmed he is releasing a new solo album in tribute to the late, great Ozzy Osbourne. The album, titled Eternal Ozz, is a deeply personal homage to the Prince of Darkness, commemorating a friendship that spanned decades and a bond forged in the fires of heavy metal history. Speaking at a press conference held in Birmingham, England — the shared birthplace of both legends — Halford appeared visibly emotional as he described the inspiration behind the project. “Ozzy wasn’t just a trailblazer or a showman — though he was..👇👇..👉..

August 2, 2025 Admin 0

Kelly Osbourne has broken her silence following her father Ozzy’s funeral, as she shared a bold floral tribute to Instagram on Friday. Kelly revealed that […]

Last night I put the finishing touches on my colored pencil drawing of a very young Ozzy. I used blues and greens and golds to give it an ethereal feeling, as well as a vintage early 70’s mood. I love the gentle side of Ozzy that this picture reveals, a quiet moment between all his shenanigans and mayhem. Ozzy Osbourne was a true presence on this earth, and for me, doing this series of drawings of him helps heal the Ozzy shaped hole in my heart. 🖤

August 2, 2025 Admin 0

The Black Sabbath musician died on July 22 at age 76 Kelly, 40, posted a photo on her Instagram Stories on Friday, Aug. 1, showing […]

A friend sent this to my grandson today and he was freaking out…he said grama Ozzy is looking down on us already 💔💔 Sharon Osbourne Ozzy Osbourne My 16 year old grandson and my 8 year old grand daughter adore Ozzy ❤ And ppl I never said it was a definite real pic….just love the remark my grandson made about it 🤷‍♀️🥹if it was posted before then so be it….it was sent to my grandson TODAY……

August 2, 2025 Admin 0

That’s all from our live coverage, thank you for joining us. What a day it’s been – an incredibly emotional celebration of an Ordinary Man […]

Before they became the pioneers of heavy metal, the iconic band Black Sabbath was known as Earth. This was a crucial, but short-lived, period in their history that laid the groundwork for their legendary sound. The band, which consisted of Ozzy Osbourne on vocals, Tony Iommi on guitar, Geezer Butler on bass, and Bill Ward on drums, first formed in 1968 under the name Polka Tulk Blues Band. They then shortened their name to Earth. During this time, they were a blues-rock outfit, influenced by the British blues scene that was popular at the time. They honed their skills playing clubs in their native Birmingham, England. While touring, the band discovered there was another group in England already using the name “Earth,” which led to booking confusion and a need for a more unique identity. Inspired by the success of horror films, the band decided to create music that was the sonic equivalent of a scary movie. Geezer Butler, the bassist and primary lyricist, was inspired by a Boris Karloff film called Black Sabbath, which was playing across the street from their rehearsal space. The band wrote a song with the same title, “Black Sabbath,” which featured a dark, ominous sound and a sinister musical interval known as the “Devil’s Interval.” The positive audience reaction to this new, heavier style solidified their decision to change their name to Black Sabbath in August 1969 and focus on a darker, more occult-themed sound. The name change marked a pivotal moment, as they moved away from their blues roots and began to forge the sound that would define heavy metal.

August 2, 2025 Admin 0

Back in 1968, they had the decidedly less sinister name of The Polka Tulk Blues Band, and came complete with a saxophonist and bottleneck guitar […]

On this day that our beloved Ozzy is finally and privately laid to rest, I would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the ultimate Heavy Metal icon and the Godfather of what we now know as Heavy Metal music. From humble working class routes to mega stardom, Ozzy never forgot where he came from. A man who transcended the music business and went on to become a global icon. Ozzy loved his fans and was the ultimate showman right up until the very end. He was determined to do the final show as the greatest thank you to us the fans ❤️ Our thoughts and prayers are with Sharon and the Osbourne family at this difficult time 🙏❤️🙏 I present to you the fans a celebration of the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne in photos and artwork. Rest in peace Ozzy 🙏🤘🤘🙏

August 2, 2025 Admin 0

Fans will be given a chance to pay their respects to heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne when his cortege travels through his home city of Birmingham. The Black […]

Geezer Butler He showed up barefoot on my doorstep. That’s how it all began. No fanfare, no lightning bolt from the sky — just a young man with a wild grin and a spark in his eye that didn’t quite match the worn soles of his feet. “Okay,” I said, half-joking, “you’re in the band.” I had no idea I’d just opened the door to 57 years of madness, laughter, music, and, eventually, the kind of grief that clutches your chest and makes the world a little dimmer. Ozzy Osbourne wasn’t just the frontman of Black Sabbath. To me, he was the laugh that echoed through the chaos, the friend who always picked up the phone when life hurt too much to speak. Even now, as I try to put this all into words, I still see him — not the myth, not the legend, but the man. The Ozzy who’d give you the shirt off his back, then moon you to lighten the mood. The one who, even in his final days, dragged himself into rehearsals with a cane sparkling like something out of a pirate’s treasure chest. He could barely stand. He barely spoke. But damn it, he showed up. That’s who he was. We had drifted, as people do. After our 2017 tour, life took us in different directions. I hadn’t seen or spoken to him in years — until Aston Villa brought us back together. Standing again in that stadium where we’d once run wild as kids, something clicked. It felt like coming home, in the most bittersweet way. July 5, at Villa Park, was our last bow. But none of us knew it. We thought we had more time. Isn’t that always the story? At the rehearsal, I saw the toll time and illness had taken. It hurt. Ozzy, once larger than life, needed help just to get through a few songs. But he didn’t complain. He sat, he sang, and he smiled that crooked smile that said, “Let’s do this one more time.” We didn’t talk much that night. We should’ve. But backstage, with cameras flashing and people buzzing, it all felt like a blur. There was no hug, no epic farewell. Just a handshake, a cake, and a hole in my chest I couldn’t name at the time. I keep thinking about all the things I should’ve said. I should’ve told him how much I admired his strength, how his loyalty shaped my own. I should’ve told him he was the heart of Sabbath — not just the scream, not just the spectacle, but the soul. I should’ve thanked him for those late-night calls, especially when my son was fighting for his life. Ozzy called every day, even when we weren’t speaking. That was who he was — more than a bat-biting wild man, more than the Prince of Darkness. He was the Prince of Laughter. A man with a filthy joke on his lips and a golden heart beating underneath. People will remember the madness — the doves, the Alamo, the chaos. But I’ll remember a man who, when no one else was watching, reached out his hand and held tight. I’ll remember the invisible bond between us four — Ozzy, Tony, Bill, and me — forged in smoke, sweat, and sound. We were brothers once. We always will be. And now, the house is quiet. The music’s stopped. I keep listening for that laugh, that off-key hum, that Ozzy-ism that made even the darkest days feel absurdly light. But it’s gone, and the silence is deafening. I wish we had more time, mate. I wish I had just one more night, one more laugh, one more song. But as you always said — wish in one hand, and, well, you know the rest. Rest easy, Oz. It’s been one hell of a ride. Ozzy Osbourne ❤️

July 31, 2025 Admin 0

Ozzy Osbourne was known for his wild stage persona and outrageous rock star antics, but behind the scenes, he had a heart of gold, according […]

When headlines announced “Yungblud pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne,” not everyone was instantly impressed. One fan even admitted, “I honestly went, ‘Who the hell is this guy?’” But what started with skepticism quickly turned into something far more emotional—and unforgettable. It happened during Yungblud’s performance on the Back To The Beginning tour, where a now-viral thumbnail of Ozzy Osbourne embracing the young rocker sparked curiosity across the internet. What followed was a deeply moving rendition of Black Sabbath’s classic “Changes”—a performance that didn’t just cover a song, but poured soul, pain, and reverence into every note. 🤘 Viewers across the globe have been echoing the same reaction: “By the end, I was in tears. Real, ugly-cry tears.” Yungblud’s raw emotional delivery struck a nerve, proving he wasn’t there to impress—he was there to honor. To many, it felt like a son singing for a father, and Ozzy’s presence—smiling, hugging, eyes glistening—only deepened the impact.🤟 The performance has since been hailed as one of the most powerful tributes in modern rock history… Watch here 👇 👉👇👇

July 31, 2025 Admin 0

Yungblud—who covered Black Sabbath’s “Changes” during Ozzy Osbourne’s final show—said he will be playing the 1972 track “every night” for the rest of his life […]