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Reckless Love Covers Ozzy Osbourne Classic
Finland's sleaze rock kings Reckless Love, who are currently gearing up for the release of their much awaited, forthcoming album "Turborider," have announced re-scheduled dates for their European tour and shared a brand new single; a cracking cover version of Ozzy Osbourne's "Bark At The Moon!" The band's fifth studio album will drop on March 25, 2022 and will be available as CD, LP, special box set and Digital formats through AFM Records.
"We had never thought of covering Ozzy’s iconic track 'Bark at the Moon' until we started talking about the great covers in rock and metal history with our producer Joonas Parkkonen." Vocalist Olli Herman reveals. "I mentioned to him that we had not done a full blown cover ever before, because we had not found the perfect song yet. Joonas then came up with the idea of covering this Ozzy classic, which felt like a daunting – almost impossible suicide mission of a task at first. I mean, there is no way we could’ve made it any better than the original. Ozzy’s version is perfect!
"However, Joonas had a clear vision what to do with the track and pretty soon after we tried out his arrangement ideas, we were high fiving each other in the studio. We realized we were not even supposed to try and improve the song. We just had to make a different version of it. So much so, that it’s interesting and new, but still recognizeable. The guitar track was kept like the original, nearly note for note. Seemed like a no brainer since Jake E. Lee’s original is such a difining guitar track of it’s time and the most recognizeable part of the song. However, we introduced some Turborider-esque electric drumming for the rhythm section and synthesizers for the riff. We also raised the tempo of the track a little to make it feel more energetic than the original. To top it all off we gave it a true Reckless Love treatment with the vocal harmonies in the chorus. Even as an Ozzy-fan, I must say we totally nailed it and we managed to honor the spirit of the original perfectly." More...
Ozzy Osbourne Premieres New Music Video
Ozzy Osbourne celebrates the 40th anniversary of his 1981 solo album "Diary Of A Madman" with a new music video for "Flying High Again" from it. The record has sold over 3 million units in the United States alone and was the final record to feature legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads.
See: Ozzy & Lemmy In New Animated Music Video
A new animated music video for Ozzy Osbourne‘s classic “Hellraiser” has premiered online streaming via YouRube for you below. It was produced by Mark Szumski and Gina Niespodziani and comes in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Ozzy‘s “No More Tears“ album. Late Motörhead singer/bassist Lemmy Kilmister co-wrote this particular track for that record.
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Ozzy Osbourne Premieres New Animated Music Video
Ozzy Osbourne premieres a new official animated music video for his “It’s A Raid“. The track appears on Ozzy‘s latest studio album, “Ordinary Man“ and is a collaboration with Post Malone. It tells the story of Osbourne accidentally calling the police to a drugged out studio session for Black Sabbath “Vol. 4” recording sessions back in 1972, after mistakenly activating the security alarm.
Arrival Of Autumn Premiere Ozzy Osbourne Cover
Arrival Of Autumn premiere their take on the title track to Ozzy Osbourne‘s 1983 album “Bark At The Moon“. The group recorded the cover this past June with Ryan Sorensen engineering and Mark Lewis (DevilDriver, Cannibal Corpse) mixing the track.
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Ozzy Osbourne Announces Rescheduled Tour Dates
Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has announced that the scheduled "No More Tours 2" trek with fellow legends Judas Priest, will now take place in 2022.
Due to the unprecedented and ever-changing situation, the six-week trek scheduled for October 2020, will move to 2022. The rescheduled 19-date arena tour, with lifelong friends Judas Priest as special guests, will kick off on January 26, 2022 in Berlin, and includes a brand new date in Hungary, at the Budapest Arena. Fans should hold onto their tickets as they remain valid for all rescheduled tour dates, and refunds must be sought at point of purchase.
Says Ozzy: "I really want to thank my fans for their loyalty and for waiting for me. Believe me, I can’t wait to see you all again. Please stay safe in these uncertain times. God Bless you All! Love Ozzy."
The tour dates are now as follows: More...
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Former Uriah Heep Drummer Lee Kerslake Passes Away
Legendary drummer Lee Kerslake, best known for his time with Uriah Heep and Ozzy Osbourne, has passed away at the age of 73 after a battle with prostate cancer.
Former The God's and Uriah Heep keyboardist Ken Hensley broke the news, stating: "It's with the heaviest of hearts that I share with you that Lee Kerslake, my friend of 55 years and the best drummer I ever played with, lost his battle with cancer at 03:30 this morning. He died peacefully, praise The Lord, but he will be terribly missed. I know many of you were praying for him not to suffer and I thank you for that and, now that Lee is at peace, our thoughts and prayers should turn to his wife Sue who will need all the support she can get at this time."
Kerslake began his career playing with The Gods, releasing three albums with the group before joining the iconic hard rock/heavy metal group Uriah Heep, making his recording debut with the band on the "Demons And Wizards" album. He stuck with the band until 1979, leaving after a dispute and shortly afterwards, met former Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne by chance in an elavator. The two would form the band Blizzard Of Ozz along with bassist Bob Daisley and guitarist Randy Rhoads, though the band would named an Ozzy Osbourne solo project by management.
The drummer returned to Uriah Heep in 1982, bringing Daisley with him and stayed with the British titans until 2007, with his last album appearance being 2005's, "Between Two Worlds." Kerslake was also involved in a number of projects, including the Berggren Kerslake Band and Living Loud, as well as a retrospective documentary, "Lee Kerslake: Not On The Heep," which has yet to be completed. More...
Ozzy Osbourne Posts New Music Video Online
In the video for his latest single, "Ordinary Man", the title track of his new Epic Records album which features Elton John, Ozzy Osbourne takes a retrospective look at his life and career. Watch the clip below.
In the video, directed by Stephen Lee Carr and produced by Sharon Osbourne, Jack Osbourne, Peter Glowski, R. Greg Johnston, and Stephen Lee Carr, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter sits in front of a screen watching clips and looking at photos from his early days with Black Sabbath to headlining venues around the world as a solo artist. Throughout, Osbourne faces good times and bad, going from melancholy as he views troubling moments (the loss of Randy Rhoads) to happy times alongside his wife and family. More...
Ozzy Osbourne Premieres New Music Video
Ozzy Osbourne premieres a new official music video for his single “Straight To Hell” streaming via YouTube for you below. The track boasts a guest cameo from Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and is taken from Osbourne‘s impending new record, “Ordinary Man“.
Ozzy Osbourne Premieres New Song & Music Video
Ozzy Osbourne premieres a new official music video for his song “Under The Graveyard“. Jonas Åkerlund helmed the semi-atuobiographical clip which finds Jack Kilmer (Mayhem movie, ‘Lords Of Chaos‘) appearing as Ozzy and Jessica Barden as his wife Sharon.
Osbourne‘s new record “Ordinary Man” will land in stores in early 2020 via Epic Records. The album was recorded this year with Andrew Watt (Post Malone) on guitar, Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) on bass and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) on drums.
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Ozzy Osbourne Posts New Song Online
Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has posted a new song online entitled, "Straight To Hell," which can be heard below. The song is the second track to be released from the vocalist's forthcoming new album, "Ordinary Man," which will be his first since the 2010 release, "Scream."
In other news, Ozzy recently returned the live stage, appearing as a special guest of rapper Post Malone, where the duo performed the song, "Take What You Want." You can also see a video of this performance below.
Marilyn Manson To Join Ozzy Osbourne On Tour
When Ozzy Osbourne relaunches his No More Tours 2 in 2020, he'll be joined by special guest Marilyn Manson for the North American shows.
These dates are Ozzy's first shows since he announced earlier this year that all his 2019 performances would be postponed allowing him to heal from an injury sustained while dealing with pneumonia. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter and 2019 Grammy Special Merit Award recipient fell at his Los Angeles home and trapped his spine aggravating years-old injuries (from his 2003 ATV accident) that required surgery.
The No More Tours 2 kicks off May 27 in Atlanta and concludes July 31 in Las Vegas. Next up, Osbourne will head overseas in October for the rescheduled UK and European dates; Judas Priest will remain as support on the tour as part of their JP/50 Heavy Metal Years anniversary tour.
"Marilyn is killer live," Ozzy says. "He's so fucking out there, and if I think that, then look out, we're all fucked."
"I've toured with Ozzy many times and it's always been fucking spectacular," says Marilyn Manson. "I'm honored to do it again. This is one not to miss."
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Ozzy Osbourne Posts First New Song In Nine Years
Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne has just released "Under The Graveyard”, his first new solo music in almost 10 years. A massive ballad that builds into a searing rocker, it's the first single from Ozzy’s forthcoming album, "Ordinary Man," due out on Epic Records in early 2020. You can check it out below.
"This album was a gift from my higher power - it is proof to me that you should never give up," Ozzy says. “And this is quite possibly the most important album I have done in a very long time, probably since No More Tears."
Recorded in Los Angeles, the album features producer Andrew Watt on guitars, Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses) on bass and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) on drums.
"It all started when [his daughter] Kelly comes in and says 'do you want to work on a Post Malone song?'" Ozzy explains. "My first thing was 'who the fuck is Post Malone?!' I went to Andrew's [Watt] house and he said we will work really quick. After we finished that song, he said 'would you be interested in starting an album.' I said 'that would be fucking great, but now I am thinking I don't want to be working in a basement studio for six months! And in just a short time, we had the album done. Duff [McKagan] and Chad [Smith] came in and we would go in and jam during the day and I would go work out the songs in the evenings. I previously had said to Sharon I should be doing an album, but in the back of my mind I was going 'I haven't got the fucking strength...' but Andrew pulled it out of me. I really hope people listen to it and enjoy it, because I put my heart and soul into this album."
Stay tuned for additional details on Ordinary Man in the coming weeks. More...
Ozzy Osbourne Postpones European Tour Again
Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has announced that, once again, his headlining run of Europe has had to be postponed. He confirmed the decision in a short video message, which can be seen below.
Judas Priest will remain as support on the rescheduled European tour as part of their "JP/50 Heavy Metal Years" anniversary tour.
Meanwhile, Ozzy’s North American dates will go on as scheduled, kicking off May 27, 2020 in Atlanta and concluding July 31 in Las Vegas. More...
Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Remaining Tour Dates
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer, songwriter Ozzy Osbourne today announced the cancellation of his Australian, New Zealand and Japanese tour dates next month. This follows the recent postponement of Ozzy’s entire UK and European ‘NO MORE TOURS 2’ tour due to Doctors orders arising from Osbourne’s recent illness.
“Ozzy recently developed pneumonia and has spent some time in hospital. Thankfully he is now through the worst part,” says Sharon Osbourne. “His doctors have advised that he stay at home to recuperate for a full six weeks with no travel.”
Live Nation Australasia is sending all our love to Ozzy, Sharon and the wider Osbourne family and crew. We wish Ozzy all the best in his recovery and hope he is back to full health as soon as possible.
Ticket holders for the Christchurch show at Horncastle Arena on Wednesday, March 13 are entitled to a full refund, please see details below.
Judas Priest, joined by special guests (soon to be announced) will STILL perform in Auckland at Spark Arena on Saturday, March 16. The show will now be ticketed as general admission standing and unreserved seating.
Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Japanese Festival Show
The organizers behind the first ever Download Festival in Japan, which will take place on March 21st, have issued the following statement:
"Following Ozzy’s recent postponement of UK and European tours due to ill health, the Download Japan team has been wishing for a speedy recovery in the hope that he would be able to perform at the festival. Unfortunately however, Ozzy has been forced to cancel his appearance at Download Japan 2019 on doctor’s orders. We apologize to his fans, and anyone inconvenienced by this news.
"Ozzy, who has been suffering from pneumonia, has left the hospital, but has been told to continue to receive treatment at home for a period of six weeks. We wish Ozzy all the best for a full and speedy recovery, and a comeback show in Japan.
"We are currently working towards the announcement of additional acts for the festival. Thank you for your patience. We kindly ask for your understanding that refunds will not be issued in the case of lineup changes."
Late last month, Ozzy issued the following video in which he talks about his memories of Japan and Japanese audiences. More...
Ozzy Osbourne Removed From Intensive Care
Last week, heavy metal icon was forced to cancel his European tour with Judas Priest after being admitted to hospital due to complications from a bout with the flu. He was moved to the intensive care unit, where he was said to be doing well. Today, the singer has been moved from the ward in Keck Hospital of University of Southern California.
Ozzy's wife/manager, Sharon Osbourne, returned to her daytime talk show, The Talk, today, and offered and update on Ozzy's condition.
"He's doing good, he's breathing on his own," says Sharon. "He's overcome by the response he's had."
Ozzy Osbourne Hospitalised
Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has been taken into hospital as a result of complications from a bout of flu, his wife and manager Sharon Osbourne has announced. A tweet from Mrs. Osbourne reads:
"As some of you may have heard, Ozzy was admitted to hospital following some complications from the flu. His doctors feel this is the best way to get him on a quicker road to recovery. Thanks to everyone for their concern and love."
Ozzy recently had to cancel his European tour with fellow Midlanders, Judas Priest as a result of the illness, though he has also lent his likeness and name to a NetEnt slots game, appearing alongside other rock legends like Jimi Hendrix, Motorhead and Guns N Roses.
Ozzy Osbourne Postpones Entire European Tour
Following the announcement yesterday that heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne had postponed shows in Dublin, Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham after coming down with a case of the flu, the singer has delayed his entire European run on doctor's orders. After seeing his physician again, Osbourne has been diagnosed with a severe upper-respiratory infection which the doctor feels could develop into pneumonia given the physicality of the live performances and an extensive travel schedule throughout Europe in harsh winter conditions.
Statement from Ozzy:
“I’m completely devastated for having to postpone the European leg of my tour. It just seems that since October everything I touch has turned to shit.
"First the staph infection in my thumb and now coming down with the flu and bronchitis. I want to apologize to all of my fans who have been so loyal over the years, my band, my crew and to Judas Priest for letting you all down. However, I promise the tour with Judas Priest will be completed. It’s being rescheduled right now to start in September. Again, I apologize to everyone. God Bless. Love you all, Ozzy."
Ozzy Osbourne Postpones Four UK Shows
Heavy metal icons Judas Priest has announced that the upcoming shows in Dublin, Manchester, Nottingham and Newcastle supporting fellow metal legend Ozzy Osbourne have been postponed after the headliner was taken ill. A statement from the band reads as follows:
"It is with great regret we have to announce that the first four UK shows on the Ozzy Osbourne/Judas Priest tour have been postponed due to Ozzy having a very bad case of flu - therefore Dublin, Nottingham, Manchester and Newcastle will be rescheduled at a later date - details to follow once finalised - we are very sorry that this has happened and to disappoint so many fans - we wish Ozzy well and look forward to the Glasgow, Birmingham and London shows together - and to the rescheduled ones in the future."