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Ozzy Osbourne, prince of darkness and Black Sabbath frontman, dies aged 76

‘Godfather of Metal’ bit the head off a dead bat and starred in his own reality TV show. He leaves behind a legacy as one of the most colourful showmen in rock ’n’ roll

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne dies at the age of 76, family announces

He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019.

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne dies 'surrounded by love' at the age of 76, family says

Ozzy Osbourne has died “surrounded by love” at the age of 76, a statement from his family said

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22, 2025

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Who do we contact about putting this photo of Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler with the Backstreet Boys up in the National Portrait Gallery?

The fact that we didn’t hear Backstreet’s Back at Back To The Beginning is a crime, really

Metal Hammer · Jul 21, 2025

Jason Momoa feared 's******* my pants' hosting Black Sabbath's final gig

Jason Momoa gets "terrified" whenever he has to speak or perform onstage.

BANG Premier · Jul 19, 2025

Black Sabbath's farewell gig becomes feature-length film

Black Sabbath's final gig at Villa Park in Birmingham is being turned into a concert film.

BANG Premier · Jul 18, 2025

Alice Cooper says Ozzy Osbourne sacrificed his health for 'rock 'n' roll'

Alice Cooper has declared Ozzy Osbourne "deserved" a massive celebration of his career at the recent Black Sabbath reunion gig but fears the veteran rocker was "not in great shape" as he sacrificed his health for "rock 'n' roll".

BANG Premier · Jul 18, 2025

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Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning extravaganza is coming out in cinemas

Ozzy Osbourne’s blockbuster farewell will be turned into a concert film and hit theatre screens in 2026

Metal Hammer · Jul 18, 2025

Yungblud releases live cover of Black Sabbath's Changes for charity

Yungblud is raising funds for charities close to idol Ozzy Osbourne's heart with his cover of Changes from Back To The Beginning.

BANG Premier · Jul 18, 2025

Missing Black Sabbath? Here are 10 bands that will fill the Sabbath-shaped hole in your life

Black Sabbath may be no more, but there are still plenty of bands they’ve inspired out there

Metal Hammer · Jul 15, 2025

"Thank you for a lifetime of beauty, horror, love, power, happiness, melancholy." Soundgarden salute the "majestic brilliance" of Black Sabbath, and say they were "super bummed" at not being able to play the band's Back To The Beginning show

"Thank you for a lifetime of beauty, horror, love, power, happiness, melancholy." Soundgarden salute the "majestic brilliance" of Black Sabbath, and say they were "super bummed" at not being able to play the band's Back To The Beginning show

Metal Hammer · Jul 14, 2025

Kelly Osbourne slams rumors about dad Ozzy’s health after Parkinson’s diagnosis

Kelly previously denied claims that her father was ‘dying’ amid his Parkinson’s diagnosis

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: July 14, 2025

Eight new songs you need to hear right now from Jack Black, Halestorm, 38 Special and more

Louder · Jul 14, 2025

Nikki Sixx reveals why Motley Crue didn’t play Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s farewell gig: “We have been having health issues within the band”

Ozzy gave Motley Crue a leg-up in their early days – but they weren’t at the Back To The Beginning show

Louder · Jul 11, 2025

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Guitar World · Jul 11, 2025

“With him doing his own set – which I didn't think he should do – I didn't want him to get burnt out”: Tony Iommi reflects on Black Sabbath’s final performance, his concerns over Ozzy's solo set – and reveals the songs they rehearsed but didn’t play

Concerns about the show’s scheduling and drummer Bill Ward’s first Sabbath gig in 20 years cut Sabbath’s final set to just four songs. Iommi says there was a couple more in the tank

Metal Hammer · Jul 11, 2025

"This song is written for all the families torn apart by the recent immigrant purges and kidnappings": Tom Morello releases powerful new single in support of immigrant rights across America

Pretend to Remember Me arrives a week after Rage Against The Machine man Morello directed Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning celebration

MusicRadar · Jul 10, 2025

“The day Randy died was the greatest tragedy of my life": Ozzy Osbourne thought he was finished after he was fired by Black Sabbath. Then along came a guitarist named Randy Rhoads

Rhoads inspired the greatest music Ozzy ever made outside of Sabbath

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

Yungblud presented Ozzy Osbourne with personalised gift before Black Sabbath farewell

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Metal Hammer · Jul 10, 2025

Tony Iommi compared Bill Ward to a Lord Of The Rings monster at Black Sabbath’s epic farewell gig: “You look like Gollum!”

As Ward issues a heartfelt thank you to his bandmates and fans, Sabbath’s guitarist admits he likened the drummer’s appearance when topless to an emaciated hobbit

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath concert raised $190 million for charity

Tom Morello, the event’s musical director, reported the huge fundraising total on social media

Metal Hammer · Jul 9, 2025

"We're in our seventies and late seventies, so you can only do so much": Tony Iommi reveals the songs Black Sabbath rehearsed but didn't play at Back To The Beginning

Tony Iommi has reflected on Black Sabbath's performance at Villa Park

Metal Hammer · Jul 9, 2025

"He said, ‘If you play it backwards, Satan will haunt you!’" How Volbeat's Michael Poulsen went from occult-loving teenage guitar thief to leader of Denmark’s biggest metal band

Volbeat's Michael Poulsen talks us through his journey to metal stardom

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Jason Momoa joins Black Sabbath crowd for Ozzy Osbourne’s final show

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The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Huge Hollywood actor gets stuck into pit at Black Sabbath’s final gig

Hollywood actor Jason Momoa surprised fans by getting stuck into the pit amongst the crowd at Black Sabbath's final performance with Ozzy Osbourne on Saturday, 5 July at Villa Park in Birmingham.

Metal Hammer · Jul 9, 2025

Ghost’s Tobias Forge originally planned to sing a Black Sabbath deep cut at the Back To The Beginning gig: “I was, like, ‘Can I do this?’ ‘No!’”

Papa V Perpetua sang Ozzy solo classic Bark At The Moon – but it could have been very different.

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