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Black Sabbath Say '13′ May Not Be Their Last Album

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:29 +0000

The long wait for the new Black Sabbath disc ‘13’ is almost over, with the release date set for tomorrow, there is a prevailing notion that this will mark the last time Black Sabbath release a new album, but according to a new interview with Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler, another Black Sabbath disc is not entirely out of the realm of possibility.

Sharon Osbourne: Ozzy Osbourne 'Doing Incredibly Well' With Sobriety

Chad Childers — Sat, 25 May 2013 23:01:50 +0000

Earlier this year Ozzy Osbourne made the revelation that he had relapsed with drugs and alcohol and offered an apology to his family, friends and the fans for his actions. His wife Sharon Osbourne later revealed that she was "devastated" by Osbourne's actions and that she intended to support Osbourne despite her unhappiness about the situation. In the period since the revelation, the singer has been doing his best to make amends and has maintained his sobriety.

Ozzy Osbourne Performs Black Sabbath + Solo Hits at 'An Evening with Women' Cancer Benefit

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:21 +0000

Black Sabbath vocalist Ozzy Osbourne dropped by the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center's 'An Evening with Women' cancer fundraiser on May 18. Hosted by comedienne Kathy Griffin, musicians Natasha Bedingfield and Sia performed at the function, but the highlight of the night was Ozzy himself, who performed a short set consisting of both Black Sabbath and solo hits.

Ozzy Osbourne on Fallout with Bill Ward: 'He Couldn't Remember What the F— We Were Doing'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:29:20 +0000

Last year, original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward took his exit from the band's reunion plans. Ward had cited an "unsatisfactory contract" as the reason for his departure, but in a new interview, Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne says Ward was unable to meet the physical and mental demands that come with performing a full set behind the kit.

Ozzy Osbourne Reveals Drug and Alcohol Relapse, Apologizes to Family, Friends + Fans

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:48:28 +0000

In a surprising Facebook message posted tonight (April 15), heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has admitted to "drinking and taking drugs" over the past 18 months. The revelation comes after rumors earlier today that he has split with his wife Sharon.

Ozzy Osbourne on Black Sabbath's New Album '13′: 'It's Better Than My Wildest Dreams'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:56:35 +0000

Black Sabbath's upcoming album, '13,' is perhaps the most anticipated metal disc since Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith returned to Iron Maiden in 1999, entering the studio to create 'Brave New World.' Expectations for the new Sabbath release are understandably massive, and, in a new interview, singer Ozzy Osbourne calls the album "mind-blowing" and "better than my wildest dreams."

Onetime Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne + Scorpions Band Members to Tour Russia as Rockstar

Chad Childers — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:52:34 +0000

As members of some of rock's biggest acts, they've lived the "rockstar" lifestyle. Now this hard-hitting collective of rockers, who count stints with Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, the Scorpions and Guns N' Roses on their resumes, will go under the moniker Rockstar for their upcoming tour of Russia.

Rob Zombie Reminisces About Smoking Crack With Ozzy Osbourne and Rick James

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:41:34 +0000

Rob Zombie is set to have a monster year in 2013. The multi-talented artist will be releasing his latest film, 'The Lords of Salem,' on April 19, with the soundtrack for the movie dropping on April 16. Additionally, Zombie's fifth solo album, 'Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor,' will become available on April 23, and amidst all the excitement, Zombie recently decided to tell a fascinating story about smoking crack with heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne and late R&B star Rick James.

Pope Francis I Elected: Rockers React

Chad Childers — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:08:10 +0000

After weeks of continuous media scrutiny, there is now a new pope as Buenos Aires Cardinal Jorge Bergogolio has taken the title, going under the moniker Pope Francis I. The news was revealed Wednesday as white smoke emerged from the Vatican, signifying that a new pope had been chosen. Not long after, Pope Francis I [...]

Ozzy Osbourne's Daughter Kelly Osbourne Hospitalized After Apparent Seizure

Chad Childers — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:20:05 +0000

Kelly Osbourne, daughter of Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne, suffered a medical scare Thursday afternoon (March 7) when she had a seizure during a taping of her E! show ‘Fashion Police.’ TMZ reports that Kelly was sitting next to fill-in panel member Melissa Rivers in front of a studio audience when she leaned over to tell Rivers she [...]

Ozzy Osbourne Rings in New Year With Granddaughter Pearl

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:12:09 +0000

Get ready to say, "Awwwww." Above is a pic of legendary Black Sabbath vocalist Ozzy Osbourne holding his newest granddaughter Pearl as the two celebrate the New Year together. Ozzy became a grandfather for the fifth time last year, when son Jack and now-wife Lisa Stelly welcomed the baby girl into the world.

Ozzy Osbourne Discusses Black Sabbath's Tumultuous History + His Public Perception

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:48:39 +0000

On the 40th anniversary of the 1972 Black Sabbath release ‘Vol. 4,’ Ozzy Osbourne reflected with a popular radio show on the band’s legendary career, while also touching on an array of subjects from being vilified by the general public to his struggles with drugs and alcohol throughout his career.

Campaign Launches to Rename Birmingham Airport After Ozzy Osbourne

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:44:45 +0000

Thanks to Black Sabbath, the city of Birmingham, England, can arguably be called the birthplace of heavy metal. Now, Black Sabbath’s first manager, Jim Simpson, is leading the charge to rename Birmingham Airport after the band’s iconic singer, Ozzy Osbourne. England’s rich rock ‘n’ roll history has already been celebrated in Liverpool, home of the Beatles, through [...]

Ozzy Osbourne 'Bark at the Moon' Halloween Light Show Terrorizes Texas Neighborhood

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:59:59 +0000

The pagans who came up with Halloween deserve to be praised as saints. The world is covered in cobwebs and decorated by maniacal pumpkins, horror films possess every television channel and the forces of evil are finally let loose for once autumn night as children are encouraged to take candy from strangers. Halloween is awesome, and it meshes beautifully with heavy metal; as demonstrated by this suburban light show set to Ozzy Osbourne's 'Bark at the Moon.'

The Prince of Darkness Turns 63 today!

Melissa Awesome — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:51:24 +0000

That’s right, 63 years ago today Jack and Lillian Osbourne gave birth to a sweet baby boy, John Michael Osbourne. Who’d have guessed that “sweet” baby boy would turn into the one and only Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy is now 63, but that hasn’t slowed him down at all. There’s the much anticipated [...]

A Black Sabbath Reunion?!

Melissa Awesome — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:57:21 +0000

According to our friends at Loudwire.com Ozzy Osbourne has stated that “A Black Sabbath reunion is in the early stages! According to an interview between Ozzy Osbourne and Billboard he told them ”Yes, it’s a very, very strong possibility. It’s in the very early stages so we haven’t recorded anything yet. If it works out, [...]