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Black Label Society Premiere New Single & Video
Black Label Society have revealed a new Justin H. Reich–directed music video for their latest track, “Name In Blood,” alongside the official announcement of their forthcoming album, Engines Of Demolition. Writing sessions for the record began back in 2022, while frontman Zakk Wylde was on the road touring with the reunited Pantera.
The band’s twelfth studio album will also include a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, Wylde’s longtime friend and bandmate. The track, titled “Ozzy’s Song,” is described in a press release as Wylde’s “most personally profound and heartfelt ballad to date.”
Commenting on the album as a whole, Wylde shared: More...
Headline News
Tony Iommi's Third Solo Album To Arrive In 2026
In a newly released four-minute New Year’s Day video, legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi reflected on the past year and shared a glimpse of what lies ahead in 2026. The year 2025 proved bittersweet for the Black Sabbath guitarist, highlighted by his widely publicized reunion with the band’s original lineup for a final farewell performance last July. That livestreamed, star-studded event marked a historic sendoff, but it was followed weeks later by the passing of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne.
Alongside addressing that loss, Iommi also touched on several other notable moments from the year, including the Black Sabbath ballet, his collaboration with Robbie Williams, and more. He also noted that a documentary centered on his life and career is currently in development through Gibson.
Notably, Iommi also revealed in the clip that his long-anticipated third solo studio album is finally slated for release sometime in 2026, stating: More...
Judas Priest Debut New Black Sabbath Cover Version
Judas Priest have unveiled an updated version of their cover of Black Sabbath’s classic “War Pigs,” now featuring posthumously released vocals from the late Ozzy Osbourne.
While Judas Priest were unable to take part in the July 5th ‘Back To The Beginning’ farewell celebration for Osbourne and Black Sabbath—due to prior touring obligations with The Scorpions—the band instead issued their own cover of “War Pigs” on July 2nd.
Longtime friend and peer Rob Halford revealed just how deeply Osbourne’s passing on July 22nd affected him, telling Talkin’ Rock with Meltdown that he “curled up in a ball and bawled” for hours after receiving the news.
Proceeds from the single in the UK will benefit both The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation—established by Judas Priest’s guitarist after stepping down from live duties in 2018 following his Parkinson’s diagnosis—and Cure Parkinson’s, a charity personally chosen by Osbourne for proceeds from the ‘Back To The Beginning’ show.
OpEd
The Prince Of Darkness Is Now The King Of Darkness
Like the rest of the heavy metal universe, I feel numb after learning that Ozzy Osbourne passed away just a mere couple of weeks after his Back To The Beginning farewell show. I felt this exact same way when Lemmy passed away. I always believed that both Lemmy and Ozzy were invincible. But it's not rocket science to know that decades of excess paired with a rock n' roll lifestyle will eventually catch up with you someday. I knew deep down inside that this day would eventually arrive, but I never wanted to entertain the idea at all.
Any metalhead will tell you how much they were influenced by The Prince of Darkness, but my personal Ozzy/Black Sabbath story didn't begin until after my long hair was replaced by a career and other boring adulting nonsense.
When I was in jr. high school, the rockers would wear Ozzy and Black Sabbath shirts as their preferred wardrobe choice. I have to admit, the cover of Diary of a Madman is sick, but I didn't really care for Ozzy's solo material and thought Black Sabbath was for old dirty hippies. I was into Iron Maiden, AC/DC and Rush, those bands were my jams. I would soon start worshiping Venom, Slayer, and Metallica during my freshman year of high school. From there on, everything I listened to just got faster, heavier and just more extreme. The irony here is that most of these bands wouldn't even exist if there was no Black Sabbath!
I didn't "get" Black Sabbath until I was in my 30s. I've seen Ozzy's solo shows but only because I went to see the opening bands (Metallica and then Anthrax) and just stayed at the concerts because I was with someone that was there to see Ozzy. It was a blessing in disquise because looking back at it now, I was able to see Cliff Burton play with Metallica and watch one of my favorite guitarists of all time shred live, Jake E. Lee. Ozzy was in his glam mode during that time and I really wasn't a fan. I was fortunate to see Black Sabbath at least once in 2005 at Ozzfest. The only way I could top all of this if I had seen Randy Rhoads in person.
By the time Zakk Wylde joined the fray, big changes were happening in my life and I had moved to live with my brother (I was living in Phoenix, Arizona previously) in New Orleans, Louisiana. I was paying zero attention to Ozzy at the time. That wasn't until my late brother (who absolutely hated heavy metal) asked me if I had ever watched a television show called "The Osbournes." I told him that I didn't even know that show existed and asked him if he knew that Ozzy Osbourne was a heavy metal legend, that he bit the heads off of bats and that he had pissed on The Alamo. He said he didn't but he loved the show. I rolled my eyes and we started watching the show together. He loved show so much that he forced me and his wife to sit down and watch it together with him. It was one of the ways our relationship bonded over this silly yet hilarious show. I miss that time in my life and it saddens me when I recall those moments.
At some point in my 30's, out of nowhere, I started to listen to Electric Wizard and Sleep with reckless abandon. Both of these bands are obviously directly influenced by Black Sabbath. Some might even say they are Sabbath ripoff artists. I disagree, they just borrowed the riffs. Black Sabbath owns them. I had to revisit the source of said riffs and eventually I owned the whole Black Sabbath catalog. I loved it all. It didn't matter if it was Ozzy, Dio or even Ian Gillian and Tony Martin's versions of the most influential band in heavy metal history. Sabbath is one of those bands that has a signature sound that you can pick out from a crowd of wannabees. I love the rawness and the sonic attack of the doom sound. I don't think I'll ever grow out of it, and the thanks goes to the "King of Darkness", Mr. John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne.
And so here is where this article comes to an end. Our heroes are slowly disappearing, but their music and memory lives on forever. Cheers and horns up to you Ozzy, you'll be missed immensely. WE LOVE YOU!!! More...
Breaking News
Ozzy Osbourne Passes Away Aged 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic singer who fronted Black Sabbath, arguably the first heavy metal band, has passed away at the age of seventy six. He was surrounded by his family. A statement said:
"It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time."
Osbourne began his career with future Black Sabbath bandmate Terry "Geezer" Butler in 1967, whom he would reunite with along with drummer Bill Ward and guitarist Tony Iommi to form Earth, which eventually became Black Sabbath. The band released their eponymous debut album on Friday the 13th 1970. The record became a revolution and Osbourne would release seven more studio albums with the group until he was released in 1979 and would embark on a solo career, once again debuting with a classic album, "Blizzard Of Ozz" in 1980. His career was highly successful and he became known for several off stage antics as well as his music, becoming a symbol of rock and roll in the process.
In the early nineties, Osbourne announced his farewell tour, coming off of the superb "No More Tears" album and to mark the occasion, reunited with his former Black Sabbath bandmates. His retirement wouldn't last long and over the years he would perform with Black Sabbath on several reunion tours, eventually leading to a new album, "13," in 2013. Only a few weeks ago, Osbourne performed for the final time at Villa Park, the home of his beloved local football team Aston Villa. The show was highly acclaimed and Ozzy earned praise for the effort and energy he displayed despite being physically limited.
Ozzy was the voice of the genre we all love. He was an original. Controversial, talented, at times polarising, there will never be another.
Lamb Of God Premiere New Black Sabbath Cover
Following their live debut of Black Sabbath’s “Children Of The Grave” during ‘Back To The Beginning’ farewell show for Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne past Saturday, July 5th, Richmond, VA groove metal giants Lamb Of God have released a studio version of the cover. The track, a fresh take on the Sabbath classic, was produced by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur (Korn, Avenged Sevenfold).
Guitarist Mark Morton shared his thoughts on the cover and Sabbath’s enduring influence on the band: More...
Judas Priest Share Black Sabbath Cover
Despite a star-studded lineup assembled to bid farewell to Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne this weekend at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK, one notable absence is that of fellow Birmingham legends Judas Priest.
Their exclusion from the event stems from an unfortunate scheduling conflict. Judas Priest had previously committed to a performance with Scorpions before being invited to take part in Sabbath and Ozzy’s final show. Frontman Rob Halford expressed his disappointment, saying he was “absolutely gutted” to miss this historic moment.
With Black Sabbath and Ozzy’s July 5th farewell looming, Judas Priest opted to honor their heavy metal forebears in a different way—by releasing the live video below of their own take on Black Sabbath’s 1970 anti-war classic, “War Pigs.”
In sharing the performance, the band offered the following tribute: More...
Ozzy Osbourne & Billy Morrison Premiere Video
Legendary heavy metal frontman Ozzy Osbourne and his longtime friend Billy Morrison (of Billy Idol fame) have unveiled their newly reworked track, “Gods Of Rock N Roll.” Originally released as “Gods” in 2015, this revamped version now boasts a 61-piece orchestra and choir, along with a guest appearance from Morrison’s Billy Idol bandmate, Steve Stevens. This updated version of the song is among several bonus tracks included in the newly released deluxe edition of Billy Morrison's latest album, "The Morrison Project."
Osbourne spoke with Kerrang! about the decision to revisit this track: More...
Headline News
Black Sabbath To Hold Final Ever Show
Black Sabbath, the Birmingham band often credited with birthing heavy metal, has announced that they will perform one final show on July 5th at Villa Park, the home of the band's local football team, Aston Villa. The show is set to be a dream for metal fans, not just featuring the last performance from the original lineup, but also boasting an enormous wealth of talent including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Alice In Chains, Anthrax and many more, plus guest appearances from Sammy Hagar, Duff McKagen, KK Downing, Jake E. Lee and Tom Morello among others.
The lineup is as follows:
Black Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne
Metallica
Slayer
Pantera
Gojira
Alice In Chains
Halestorm
Lamb Of God
Anthrax
Mastodon More...
Forbes Ranks "The 38 Greatest Metal Bands"
In an unexpected move, Forbes recently compiled a list of heavy metal bands they believe have had the “most significant impact on the metal genre”, factoring in the genre's overall history. Known more for their focus on business and finance, Forbes’ entry into heavy metal ranking has sparked conversation, especially due to some controversial choices in the lineup.
If you're curious and have some time, you can check out their full explanations over at forbes.com. For a quick glance at their picks, here's the list: More...
Just For Fun
Ozzy Osbourne Gives Good Advice In New Ad
Heavy metal’s legendary Prince Of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, stars in a new ad campaign for Liquid Death. This ad promotes the company's 'Death Dust' flavored hydration powder. In the commercial, Osbourne provides teenagers with wise advice on what not to do with the product...
Burning Witches Releases Ozzy Osbourne Cover
In anticipation of their US tour with headliners and labelmates KK's Priest kicking off next week, Swiss heavy metal force Burning Witches have revealed a new music video for their cover of the Ozzy Osbourne classic, "Shot In The Dark," a bonus track cut from select versions of their recent fifth full-length, The Dark Tower.
Following the album's #7 debut on the US Current Hard Music Albums chart, Burning Witches showcase what fans can expect from their explosive live show with the cover's retro-style music video.
Guitarist Romana Kalkuhl on the the "Shot In The Dark" cover and video: "We are really thrilled to present our cool 80s retro-looking Ozzy cover music video, right before our US tour begins with KK's Priest and L.A. Guns on the east coast! This song influenced our youth and that guitar tone is really timeless - we hope you enjoy the atmosphere and the little drive with us, because:
"'For tonight we fight, It's our adrenaline ride, Hold your horns up high,
Hear our battle cry: WE STAND AS ONE!'" More...
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Greekbastard's 2023 Anti-List For 2023
I get bored of making lists, reading lists, being listed, etc., but here I am at the end of 2023 compiling my thoughts on creating a list that only a handful of people will actually take the time to read. This is not a dig on those that create/read/ingest lists, rather me brainstorming on what to put down in words my most metal memories of 2023. Depending on who reads this, we might even share some of these memories, so without further ado, let’s do this.
I want to give my respects to some of the fallen this year. Some were founding members of their respective bands, but the music will live on in their memory. Rest In Power: Josua Henrik Lander Madsen (Artillery), Jim Durkin (Dark Angel), Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake), Anthony Meo (Biohazard), Ryan Siew (Polaris), Zach Scott (Beyond Extinction), Mark Adams (Saint Vitus), Kirk Arrington (Metal Church), Jon Kennedy (Hecate Enthroned).
In 2023, there were some headlines in the metal cosmos that stood out. For starters, Sepultura calling it a day. How about Mike Portnoy rejoining Dream Theater? Or, Ozzy canceling his appearance at Power Trip festival, or even better, AC/DC’s triumphant return at that very same festival? More...
Powerwolf Premiere New Ozzy Osbourne Cover
In honor of the 75th birthday of the Prince Of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, German power metallers Powerwolf are paying tribute. This past weekend the metal legend has celebrated his birthday, and to commemorate the occasion, Powerwolf has released a cover of the title track from his triple platinum 1983 solo album, “Bark At The Moon.”
Powerwolf shared their thoughts on this new tribute: More...
Judas Priest Replaces Ozzy Osbourne At Power Trip
Following on from the news that Ozzy Osbourne has pulled out of the Power Trip festival, scheduled to take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, fellow Brummies and metal legends Judas Priest has been confirmed as his replacements. Judas Priest will perform on the second day of the event (October 7th) along with AC/DC. Also performing will be Iron Maiden and Guns N Roses on Friday the 6th, as well as Metallica and Tool on Sunday the 8th.
Speaking about the announcement, Judas Priest posted the following message:
"Power Trippers are you ready for some Judas Priest style Heavy Metal!
"Judas Priest are primed and proud to fly the flag for Heavy Metal at this prestigious festival.
"We are ready to raise double horns way up high together keeping the metal faith at this 'bostin' one of a kind Power Trip world event!"
Ozzy Osbourne Pulls Out Of Power Trip Festival
Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has announced that he will no longer be performing at the Power Trip festival, which is scheduled to take place between October 6-8th in Indio, California. A statement from Osbourne reads as follows:
"As painful as this is, I’ve had to make the decision to bow out of performing on Power Trip in October.
"My original plan was to return to the stage in the summer of 2024, and when the offer to do this show came in, I optimistically moved forward. Unfortunately, my body is telling me that I’m just not ready yet and I am much too proud to have the first show that I do in nearly five years be half-assed.
"The band that will be replacing me on Power Trip will be announced shortly. They are personal friends of mine and I can promise that you will not be disappointed.
"Above all, I want to thank my fans, my band, and my crew for their unconditional loyalty and continual support.
"I love you all and I will see you soon. God Bless, Ozzy."
Metallica, Guns N Roses, AC/DC, Iron Maiden and Tool are all still scheduled to play the event.
Ozzy Osbourne Premieres New Single & Music Video
73-year-old heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne premieres his new official music video for One Of Those Days”. The song is taken from his new studio full-length “Patient Number 9” and UK blues rock legend Eric Clapton guests on this particular song.
The new album includes also guest appearances from Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, Zakk Wylde, and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
Ozzy Osbourne Premieres New Single
Ozzy Osbourne returns with his long-time friend and guitarist Zakk Wylde on the latest single titled “Nothing Feels Right” streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. The song will be featured on Osbourne‘s upcoming new thirteenth studio record “Patient Number 9“, due out this Friday, September 09th, 2022. The impending new full-length includes guest appearances from Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
Ozzy will also be back live onstage this Thursday, September 08th, performing during the halftime of the Los Angeles Rams hosting the Buffalo Bills in their season opener at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
“Patient Number 9” track list: More...
Hear: Osbourne & Iommi Reunite On New Single
Ozzy Osbourne premieres his second single from his impending thirteenth studio full-length “Patient Number 9“. Former Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi accompanies Ozzy on this particular song named “Degradation Rules“. Iommi also guests on another track titled “No Escape From Now” from that forthcoming record.
Ozzy Osbourne Premieres Title Track To New Album
Ozzy Osbourne‘s latest advance track named “Patient Number 9” has premiered streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Guitarist Jeff Beck guests on this single, which also serves as the title track to his new studio full-length. Sony will have the record out on September 09th, 2022.
Ozzy’s thirteenth solo album was once again produced by Andrew Watt. Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo and Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan guest on it as studio session musicians.
Todd McFarlane directed the music video for aforementioned first single, going live on YouTube at 10 am (EDT). McFarlane also oversaw a comic book included with select editions of the album.
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