Metal playlists from the underground
A&E will premiere “Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne” on Labor Day (Monday, September 7) at 9:00 PM (ET/PT). The Biography special will trace the life of Ozzy from his childhood in poverty and time in prison, to fronting the iconic Black Sabbath and a successful solo career, to one of rock’s elder statesman […]
Slash is currently on his way to perform with Ozzy and Friends for 3 shows. That means the legendary hard rock guitarist will likely perform alongside Zakk Wylde and Gus G. Also possibly performing with Ozzy Osbourne is Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler. Slash is on the bill for the following upcoming Ozzy & Friends […]
Rejoice Ozzy Osbourne fans – Speak of the Devil will finally release on DVD in North America on July 17. The live show was recorded on June 12, 1982 and features Brad Gillis on guitar. The legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads died in a plane accident a few months earlier. Here is the setlist featured on […]
Ozzy Osbourne is arguably the greatest frontman of all time when it comes to classic heavy metal. From his legendary Black Sabbath roots to a highly successful solo career, he has never failed to release great material (well, there are a few tiny exceptions). Here are my Top 10 Ozzy Osbourne songs from the post-Sabbath […]
Ozzy Osbourne employs guitar great Gus G. on his latest release Scream. Here are some of my initial track-by-track thoughts on the Prince of Darkness’ latest album. “Let it Die” The six minute opening tune has a great percussive tribal vibe in the beginning, a powerful intro solo from Gus G., and a sweet and […]
1. Ozzy Osbourne crowned “living legend” at the Marshall Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards. Foo Fighters named band of the year and Slash wins the “11” award [telegraph.co.uk]. 2. Who will win this dirty gaming war this year — Guitar Hero or Rock Band? Well, the consumers will ultimately decide as they cast their […]
Ozzfest ’97 featuring Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Pantera, Marilyn Manson, Type-O-Negative, Machine Head, Fear Factory, Powerman 5000, and Coal Chamber at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ, June 15, 1997 This quote from the New York Times sums up this legendary show: This made the very premise of the concert one of rebellion, infusing it with […]