https://news.sky.com/story/ozzy-osbourne-dies-just-weeks-after-farewell-show-13400248
Almost poetic that the show in Birmingham happened so close to his death..... RIP....
Jaysus
Just read that, shit news alright. RIP
Melted me poor cold metal heart a little bit. Fuck. Good night sweet prince of darkness! :abbath: :abbath: :abbath:
And most of his fans don't even have sleeves on their denim jackets to dry their tears on
Edit: still mad that he went out so soon after that final gig
Lovely way to go for him and his fans he suffered enough. Funnily enough I picked up some Sabbath vinyl and hourcago to complete collection. Great singer but a relief id say
Really sad news.
I was listening to Vol 4 yesterday while driving and thinking to myself just how brilliant Sabbath were.
Someone at the concert messaged me that they thought he wouldn't live much longer. It's just great he got to perform one final time. It has to be a Black Sabbath play list tonight and a drop of whiskey taken for the Prince of Darkness.
An absolute legend in his day. His Sabbath work and early solo work is streets ahead of what most people could hope to achieve. Sad that he was rolled out the way he was at the recent show but at least he kind of kept going to the end
Oh no :( , R.I.P.
What a Legend, glad I got to see him twice. He's left us some great music & memories. Farewell Ozzy RIP.
Some legacy. Fitting end to have a stadium gig on his home turf as a final goodbye to fans. Won't be another prince of darkness :abbath: RIP Ozzy
One of the last true icons, goodnight sweet prince. Into the void.
Shit buzz. Was listening to his 80's stuff earlier, oblivious to this.
Mike Inez's visit to the site of McGonagles last week, and passing by there on Saturday telling the wife about the two gigs there, had me thinking how much me and my mates idolised him as young fellas. He could do no wrong up until that poxy tv show came out.
Devastated
Love him on the Osbornes. Hope they don't recast
The voice of a generation.
It is surreal. Whatever about what he became in later years he was a legend. I'll have to blast the debut later.
RIP.
He was a gas man back in the day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INEZImDvXtg
His autobiography was a hilarious read. Very witty. I'd say he was mental craic to be around back in the day too
Shit buzz, for sure.
Have an original 1970 spinning now.
Had it for years but have never dated to play it till now.
Will most likely bust out a lash of Sabs and his solo gear for the next few days.
Got reminded by one of my older cousins when he was asking me about the Sabbath farewell about watching this when they were babysitting me so it was probably the first time I saw Ozzy.
RIP ya legend!
RTE news just did a segment on him. Of course the fucking bat head had to be mentioned. I did spit my tea out when the reporter mentioned Sabbath guitarist Tony Immi....
Quote from: The Great Cull on July 22, 2025, 09:17:25 PMRTE news just did a segment on him. Of course the fucking bat head had to be mentioned. I did spit my tea out when the reporter mentioned Sabbath guitarist Tony Immi....
I hate that bollox, sky news kept saying "no bats were harmed in that report" when they were covering the recent gig.
it's not funny lads.
Hopefully No Rest For The Wicked gets a repress. Absolutely deadly album.
Had a feeling this was coming but its still sad. Rest in power.
I was wondering why Blabbermouth was down. Well that's shit news :'( My first Ozzy-related album was Bark at the Moon as a teen in the 90s, which took a while but grew to love, and still listen to regularly. Then a few years later I picked up the boxset 'Black Sabbath: The Ozzy Osbourne Years' and the rest is history. Still, my abiding memory of him was falling off a fucking chair!
I wonder if he died as a result of another neck surgery which I think he mentioned some months back. I thought he seemed relatively well at the gig, all things considered.
Fuck me, I won't lie I've shed a few tears this evening.
I downloaded the back to the beginning gig and it really feels like a proper funeral send off. He even sounded great at that last gig. rip
One of those days you never really think you'll see. The last of the real rockers, lived by his own rules, a maniac through and through.
Ara feck. Starting on a wee run with probably the greatest title track of all time.
RIP.
Yep. I have today off work and I'm starting the day off with the debut. I reckon there will be more than one Black Sabbath albums thrun on for the day that's in it.
Fuck I've been listening to the first six Sabbath albums since the gig, I'll have to lash on his solo stuff tonight. Two legendary careers.
If you're gonna go though it's a good way to go, right after headlining what was basically metal Live Aid. Will really solidify the legend and mystique.
Speaking of which, one of my favourite things about Ozzy, despite all the theatrics and Prince of Darkness stuff, any time you saw him being interviewed he could not have been more regular and working class, even right up until the end. A very funny and likeable guy. Spent his life travelling the world and sounded like he'd never left Birmingham for a day :laugh:
I had no time for him since that god awful 'reality' show but it's a shame to see him go all the same. Not unexpected given his health issues but, after seeing him at the farewell gig, I didn't think it'd happen so soon.
Quote from: Mithrandir on July 22, 2025, 10:40:57 PMOne of those days you never really think you'll see. The last of the real rockers, lived by his own rules, a maniac through and through.
Like Lemmy he was one of God's prototypes, not meant for mass production. A truly unique individual
Have a couple of lads I know saying we shouldn't be posting anything about Ozzy because there's children dying in Gaza 🤦🙄
The fucking state of this >:(
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0722/1524839-ozzy-osbournes-most-shocking-moments/
The way the Osbournes portrayed themselves the last 25 years you'd easily forget that the early Ozzy stuff (and obviously early Sabbath) was incredible.
I remember picking up The Essential Ozzy best of on a school tour when I was 11. I was fucking floored!
I never gave Black Sabbath or Ozzy a minute of my time back in the 90s.Outside of a few hits I knew fuck all about him (at the time if it wasnt death metal i wasnt interested).It wasn't until the Ozzfest started off that I really grasped who he was.
The only time I was ever going to see him was that time the Ozzfest was in Punchestown, and he pulled out last min.
A guy I work with is/was a massive Ozzy fan,he went to an Ozzy gig in Mcgonagles around 89/90 with his two brothers. His younger brother was only 12,he ended up crowd surfing and the bouncers pulled him over the barrier.After the show they went looking for him ,and he was been looked after by Sharon!.
He said around that time Sharon sent lads from The ChoirBoys (I presume she was managing them) down to Cork to sus out what the Rock scene was like.She was going to book an Ozzy show in Sir Henry's , but never happened.
Anyway , Rip Ozzy!
QuoteRTE news just did a segment on him. Of course the fucking bat head had to be mentioned. I did spit my tea out when the reporter mentioned Sabbath guitarist Tony Immi....
Whenever I see RTE doing something on metal I picture Aonghus McaNally doing the air guitar at the start of The Lyrics Board
Quote from: Paul keohane on July 23, 2025, 08:01:35 AMI never gave Black Sabbath or Ozzy a minute of my time back in the 90s.Outside of a few hits I knew fuck all about him (at the time if it wasnt death metal i wasnt interested).It wasn't until the Ozzfest started off that I really grasped who he was.
The only time I was ever going to see him was that time the Ozzfest was in Punchestown, and he pulled out last min.
A guy I work with is/was a massive Ozzy fan,he went to an Ozzy gig in Mcgonagles around 89/90 with his two brothers. His younger brother was only 12,he ended up crowd surfing and the bouncers pulled him over the barrier.After the show they went looking for him ,and he was been looked after by Sharon!.
He said around that time Sharon sent lads from The ChoirBoys (I presume she was managing them) down to Cork to sus out what the Rock scene was like.She was going to book an Ozzy show in Sir Henry's , but never happened.
Anyway , Rip Ozzy!
They were Mike Inez's first gigs with Ozzy, a bit before No More Tears was released. He posted about it last week. I had been to plenty of gigs in McGonagles but those two Ozzy ones were mental. They definitely crammed more people in than they were allowed to, no doubt about it 😂IMG_9237.png
Quote from: Mithrandir on July 23, 2025, 07:29:39 AMHave a couple of lads I know saying we shouldn't be posting anything about Ozzy because there's children dying in Gaza 🤦🙄
:laugh: this kind of fake moralising some people come out with to try to look on point ethically makes me puke.
Quote from: Barrytron on July 23, 2025, 08:04:11 AMQuoteRTE news just did a segment on him. Of course the fucking bat head had to be mentioned. I did spit my tea out when the reporter mentioned Sabbath guitarist Tony Immi....
Whenever I see RTE doing something on metal I picture Aonghus McaNally doing the air guitar at the start of The Lyrics Board
Aonghus McNally doing air guitar at the start of The Lyrics Board is what got me into metal.
Quote from: Eoin McLove on July 23, 2025, 08:12:05 AMQuote from: Mithrandir on July 23, 2025, 07:29:39 AMHave a couple of lads I know saying we shouldn't be posting anything about Ozzy because there's children dying in Gaza 🤦🙄
:laugh: this kind of fake moralising some people come out with to try to look on point ethically makes me puke.
It's the same people that think resharing Instagram posts is activism.
Quote from: Bürggermeister on July 23, 2025, 08:10:02 AMThey were Mike Inez's first gigs with Ozzy, a bit before No More Tears was released. He posted about it last week. I had been to plenty of gigs in McGonagles but those two Ozzy ones were mental. They definitely crammed more people in than they were allowed to, no doubt about it 😂IMG_9237.png
ha the lad at work said his real memory of the gig was it was so packed that he couldn't put his arms down by his side!
Quote from: Mithrandir on July 23, 2025, 08:17:20 AMQuote from: Eoin McLove on July 23, 2025, 08:12:05 AMQuote from: Mithrandir on July 23, 2025, 07:29:39 AMHave a couple of lads I know saying we shouldn't be posting anything about Ozzy because there's children dying in Gaza 🤦🙄
It's the same people that think resharing Instagram posts is activism.
:laugh: this kind of fake moralising some people come out with to try to look on point ethically makes me puke.
Off with their heads. I can picture all the Palestinians on their knees, hands clasped, tears of gratitude running down their woe-begone cheeks. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
Watched my own father deteriorate with Parkinson's so have been quite reflective this morning. It is a fucking cruel disease. Will stick on some early Sabbath and Blizzard of Oz this morning.
Quote from: Paul keohane on July 23, 2025, 08:20:34 AMha the lad at work said his real memory of the gig was it was so packed that he couldn't put his arms down by his side!
Coming out into the cold January night air afterwards, it looked like people were on fire, the amount of steam coming off everyone, fucking soaked in sweat :laugh:
Quote from: Barrytron on July 23, 2025, 08:04:11 AMQuoteRTE news just did a segment on him. Of course the fucking bat head had to be mentioned. I did spit my tea out when the reporter mentioned Sabbath guitarist Tony Immi....
Whenever I see RTE doing something on metal I picture Aonghus McaNally doing the air guitar at the start of The Lyrics Board
I'd have 0 faith in any mainstream Irish outlet when it comes to metal and not being cringe.
Saw an review in the Irish Times for that latest Ghost album, and there was a reference to Iron Maiden mascot: "Ed the Skeleton".
Yeesh.
:laugh:
Ah it's a shame even though it felt like it's been coming for a few years, glad I got to see that Dublin Sabbath gig in 2017.
Know the Sabbath stuff like the back of my hand so reckon it's time to finally delve into his post-Randy solo stuff.
I wouldn't worry too much about what the media are saying, to a lot of people unfortunately he's just the reality show guy who bit the head off a bat, wait a week or two and there'll be hit pieces.
Sad news. I remember a friend of my Da's giving me a copy of Bark at the Moon when I was maybe 11 or 12. Up until then it was 80's rock that caught my ear. Everything changed when I heard the title track.
I was listening to Master of Reality this morning, probably my favourite Sabbath album. It's hard to over state the importance of songs like Children of the Grave and Sweet Leaf on heavy metal as a whole. Solitude is one of the most haunting songs I've ever heard.
RIP OZZY
I've only ever given his solo material a go as far as No More Tears, anything worthwhile after that?
Ozzmosis is patchy but decent. After that, walk away.
Ta! Yeah my brother-in-law was a big Ozzy fan (and my intro to metal) and sure enough had all his albums up until Ozzmosis.
They started using the producer to write the songs after that, then getting whatever backing band he had at the time in to come in record those songs and the albums are generally shite as a result.
First Black Sabbath album cover is still one of the best ever. Iconic, so spooky and so black metal. RIP
https://ghostcultmag.com/feature-ozzy-osbourne-a-tribute
Quote from: Naraka on July 23, 2025, 10:32:50 AMI was listening to Master of Reality this morning, probably my favourite Sabbath album.
I'm not a big fan of the debut or Paranoid, but Master of Reality is flawless.
I had Sabbath Bloody Sabbath on earlier. A very underrated album. Listening to Ozzy's vocals on 'Spiral Architect' sent a chill down the spine.
Patient number 9 album was surprisingly good. Last ever rock star. Sad times.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMcwNjsI4gJ/?igsh=N2YwdGYydHdtZHR4
Krusher having a rant. Zero love lost between himself and Sharon.
Don't blame him for being a bit salty after Osbournes doing him out of credits and payments, but give it a rest FFS.
Id say krusher was a right pain in the hole back in the day (fucked off his nut on other people's drink and drugs, the habitual leech)
Die she think Sharon will sit through him ranting and raving and decide to right whatever wrongs exist?
If anything she would double down.
Buy my book at the end, classy.
Doubt she gives a fuck about him at all, just banks all the quarterly residuals from merch with his designs.
He's a sickening cunt all the same is Krusher. Not disputing lots of what he said but pick a better time to sound off.
Ha to think i used to get up in the early hours as a young teen to listen to that cunt!
Quote from: Ducky on July 23, 2025, 11:07:59 AMI've only ever given his solo material a go as far as No More Tears, anything worthwhile after that
Not particularly, my favourite of all is The Ultimate Sin
Sure the sleeves he did for Ozzy are some of the goofiest shit I've ever seen in a "metal" section.
Didn't he do Sabbath's "Born Again" as well? Legitimately one of the worst sleeves from a big band.
Quote from: leatherface on July 23, 2025, 04:45:39 PMQuote from: Ducky on July 23, 2025, 11:07:59 AMI've only ever given his solo material a go as far as No More Tears, anything worthwhile after that?
The Ultimate Sin (1986)
Isn't The Ultimate Sin four or five years before No More Tears?
Only if you travel forward through time, like a square.
Quote from: Ducky on July 23, 2025, 04:47:09 PMQuote from: leatherface on July 23, 2025, 04:45:39 PMQuote from: Ducky on July 23, 2025, 11:07:59 AMI've only ever given his solo material a go as far as No More Tears, anything worthwhile after that?
The Ultimate Sin (1986)
Down to Earth from the early 2000s isn't a bad listen either. There's a few good tracks on it, though very much in the Zakk Wylde/BLS vein, so if you're not into that style then stay clear. Not a patch on the 80s stuff though. I liked it at the time, though I'm so sick of Zakk's bullshit by this point I'm not sure I'd enjoy it now.
Isn't The Ultimate Sin four or five years before No More Tears?
H&M have Ozzy merch in the shops already.
No time wasted there.
No rest for the wicked, wha
Hopefully it's quality material and there's no more tears.
No.
Quote from: Circlepit on July 23, 2025, 08:06:50 PMH&M have Ozzy merch in the shops already.
No time wasted there.
They've been there for a while, probably moved stock into the stores when the web orders picked up after Tuesday.
If that's the case it makes me feel more resentment.
Each to their own and all that.
I decided to give the albums that people generally slate as Ozzy phoning in it a go last night. I'd agree there is a lot of it that comes across as derivative and uninspiring, but I enjoyed some of the songs on Black Rain.
Quote from: Circlepit on July 24, 2025, 07:48:43 AMIf that's the case it makes me feel more resentment.
Each to their own and all that.
I don't personally get this. Ozzy was peak corporate rock. Man's been a brand for the last three decades more than anything.
"more than anything" = the part that's open to debate. Personally, he never became more a brand than anything else to me, and I mean that concretely too: saw him perform twice in the last three decades and at no point during those performances did I have the feeling to be at anything other than a killer rock/metal show fronted by an absolute icon :abbath:
Lets face it Ozzy got lucky. Only for he surrounded himself with superior musicians over his career he wouldn't have written one full album of decent songs, he would perhaps admit that himself too, perhaps he made his own luck? As for his antics people on drugs do stupid things, nothing new there and I'm sure loads have done worse, he himself stated that we wasn't in the same league antics wise compared to Pete Way. To me Ozzy was always a caricature, sometimes a very funny one, sometimes a sad one.
Having said all that we won't ever see the likes again, same goes for Lemmy and co, which is sad to see as that's all our life stories right there for people of a certain age.
RIP
I don't think H&M (or Penney's , or wherever) are selling his t-shirts without serious input from his brand management. Ozzfest was a travelling circus. All the chopping and changing of players, the way Kerslake and Daisley were treated, how he had to have a hotshot guitarist by his side, "The Osbornes" exists. Sure there's a discussion on this thread about most of his material from the last thirty years not being worth a fudge.
The brand was built on something of substance of course, and he was still capable of performing live, but he was an income-generating brand far longer than anything of a creative force.
Terrible loss but he did get a great send off. As big as I know he was I am surprised at some of the famous people I have seen paying tribute to him. The types of people I would have thought that would have no interest in what he did.
I was reading the night his death was announced that the chair at the show was more to do with his back being fucked from bad advice he got from a doctor on having spinal surgery than the actual Parkinson's and he wouldn't have been anywhere near as bad as he was had he not have gone through with the surgery.
Seems to be one of those rare people that very few have bad words to say about him. Everyone saves the hate for Sharon :laugh:
Nah, Oz wasn't lucky, I don't agree with that at all. You don't appear on at least 8 classic albums (Blizzard and Diary in here) just by being lucky. Surrounding yourself with the right people doesn't happen by accident several times. His vocals and melodies were a big part of what made Sabbath great. His onstage persona made them a live spectacle, especially with the largely unmoving Iommi beside him, and that persona carried his solo career forward even when the quality of music started to wobble. As for having a hot-shot to his left, after Sabbath, but of course, it was how to be a successful singer in rock in the 80's. Dio did it too, as did Bongiovi, Coverdale and countless other. The freedom he gave Rhoads, however, to allow him to really extend himself, compared to his mediocre Quiet Riot output, resulted in two absolute classics. He was ruthlessly managed, everything focussed on him being the star, ensured that his commercial appeal was never damaged by rotating lineups. Even after screwing Daisley, he was smart enough to keep him coming back up to the early 90's. I don't believe for a second he was the bumbling idiot often portrayed to the media. He had a say in many of contractual controversies usually laid at Sharon's feet, I've no doubt about it. He was smarter than he let on, crippling alcoholism acknowledged. His gigs were fucking great, he was a fantastic showman and knew how to work a crowd, night after night. Lucky my arse.
He was lucky insofar as these things don't always pan out for people regardless of their talent, but the idea that he's the Forrest Gump of some of the most influential albums in the history of metal and music in general is comical.
There's always a good bit of luck involved with most successful bands. I remember reading that Iommi wasn't pushed on Ozzys vocals but he owned a PA so got the job. His voice is a bit of an acquired taste so Sabbath could have gone with someone else and Ozzy ending up a historical footnote
He's a funny one in that everyone who followed him in Sabbath were technically better vocalists, but couldn't hold a candle to him.
Anyways, haven't heard "S.A.T.O." in a very long time, and forgot it was my favourite song of his.
Quote from: Ducky on July 24, 2025, 04:46:59 PMHe's a funny one in that everyone who followed him in Sabbath were technically better vocalists, but couldn't hold a candle to him.
Yes, that's prob true but he was a great show man. Saw him twice, that McGonagles gig, and on the Sabbath farewell tour in 3Arena.
Loved his solo stuff, pity that farewell tour never went ahead. RIP Ozzy.
Have to say though, for me has was always a rock star, that reality tv thing show I hated, I felt he was just being laughed at and not been seen for what he really was.
Did Sabbath only play 3 times in Ireland? I saw a date from the early 80's, one in the mid 90's and then the farewell tour? I always assumed they played here loads of times like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest etc.
Pity Gary Moore didn't join him for an album before Rhandy like Oz and Sharon wanted.. Would love hear what they'd have delivered..Led Clones on Moores After the War with Ozzy on vocals is class
Quote from: mickO))) on July 25, 2025, 10:40:50 AMDid Sabbath only play 3 times in Ireland? I saw a date from the early 80's, one in the mid 90's and then the farewell tour? I always assumed they played here loads of times like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest etc.
Twice I think.
Dalymount with Motorhead in 1983 where Gillian couldn't read the lyrics due to the dry ice and the 3 a few years ago. Did the Tony Martin fronted era play in Belfast?
Sabbath played Belfast in 2013 and it was class
Quote from: londonleatherboy on July 25, 2025, 12:54:47 PMPity Gary Moore didn't join him for an album before Rhandy like Oz and Sharon wanted.. Would love hear what they'd have delivered..Led Clones on Moores After the War with Ozzy on vocals is class
Gary talks about that, said he just left Lizzy and couldn't deal with the drugs. He did help them audition though. Would have been class in fairness but ultimately Gary would have led the band and Sharon would have axed him.
Later Gary uses Bob Daisley and Don Airey during the 80s.
Quote from: CorkonianHunger on July 25, 2025, 04:42:03 PMQuote from: londonleatherboy on July 25, 2025, 12:54:47 PMPity Gary Moore didn't join him for an album before Rhandy like Oz and Sharon wanted.. Would love hear what they'd have delivered..Led Clones on Moores After the War with Ozzy on vocals is class
Gary talks about that, said he just left Lizzy and couldn't deal with the drugs. He did help them audition though. Would have been class in fairness but ultimately Gary would have led the band and Sharon would have axed him.
Later Gary uses Bob Daisley and Don Airey during the 80s.
ohh ya ..big moore fanatic...itd have ended in tears alright after one session..altho moore did have her ol man and sharon as management for a good period of the 80s if memeory serves me right and had good time for her..anyway no point mulling over something that never was
Quote from: Sworntothecans on July 25, 2025, 03:53:10 PMQuote from: mickO))) on July 25, 2025, 10:40:50 AMDid Sabbath only play 3 times in Ireland? I saw a date from the early 80's, one in the mid 90's and then the farewell tour? I always assumed they played here loads of times like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest etc.
Twice I think.
Dalymount with Motorhead in 1983 where Gillian couldn't read the lyrics due to the dry ice and the 3 a few years ago. Did the Tony Martin fronted era play in Belfast?
That's crazy that they only played here twice. I keep seeing things about a 1998 Dublin gig but can't find any info that the gig actually happened. At least it makes me feel a little bit better about never seeing them since my only opportunity was in a shitty outdoor venue in 2016. A venue that you couldn't even smoke in with it being outside and security walked around constantly telling people to put cigarettes out
Quote from: Giggles on July 25, 2025, 04:31:52 PMSabbath played Belfast in 2013 and it was class
This was a fantastic show.
Way better than their 3 Arena show, which was still killer.
Quote from: jobrok1 on July 25, 2025, 07:48:00 PMQuote from: Giggles on July 25, 2025, 04:31:52 PMSabbath played Belfast in 2013 and it was class
This was a fantastic show.
Way better than their 3 Arena show, which was still killer.
It sounds daft now but the thing that caught me off-guard there was how heavy they sounded live. You're used to the recordings but they're coming out with modern amps and heavy tones and it sounded
huge. Such a great gig.
Happy to have caught the reunion gig at Download in 2012. But truth be told, the Dio era always resonated more with me. Seeing Heaven and Hell in 2009 was more of a bucket list gig for me.
Would have liked to have seen an Ozzy solo show but never had the motivation. In the wake of his death, that's regrettable.
Quote from: Pat Twisted Wrath on July 25, 2025, 10:00:41 PMBut truth be told, the Dio era always resonated more with me.
gotta agree with that
Loads of Ozzy shows popping up on YouTube.
I watched one from 1989 last night, Zak Wylde, Geezer Butler or his twin, don't know the drummers name.
Really good, no barrier at all, a real mixed crowd age wise.
Ozzy sounded great and looked like he was off his tits.
I never saw an Ozzy show live and only saw Sabbath at the 2005 Ozfest/Download weekend.
Would have been Randy Castillo and Geezer in 89, Inez joined in 90, but Ozzy still got Daisley in to record No More Tears.
That's him, massive kit and more stick twirling than Tommy Lee.
Castillo was no age when he died too. Amazing drummer.
Wasn't Castillo with Mötley Crüe when he died. Only mid 50's, like.
Quote from: jobrok1 on July 26, 2025, 07:20:07 PMWasn't Castillo with Mötley Crüe when he died. Only mid 50's, like.
He did the album with them, but got sick, so Samantha Maloney from Hole did the tour. Think he was slated to go back to Ozzy (and Sabbath if Ward couldn't do the ozzfest schedule)
RTE are Team Sabbath all of a sudden. Nice article, from the same time I was going through the same thing, and the mention of the Blue Garden gets a doff of the cap from me.
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0727/1525543-ozzy-osbourne-the-soundtrack-to-so-many-wonder-years/
Quote from: Bürggermeister on July 27, 2025, 10:35:50 AMRTE are Team Sabbath all of a sudden. Nice article, from the same time I was going through the same thing, and the mention of the Blue Garden gets a doff of the cap from me.
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0727/1525543-ozzy-osbourne-the-soundtrack-to-so-many-wonder-years/
"GUYS WE NEED SITE TRAFFIC WITH THE OSBOURNES GUY,WE NEED AD REVENUE TO BUY MORE FLIP FLOPS"
I think the guy that wrote that is the same fella that won the Sepultura competition on the Headbangers Ball.
Harry Gueran has been the only person at RTE who knows his stuff on anything metal related. They normally just don't let him near that stuff most of the time.
What Sepultura competition was that?
Saw the RTÉ article earlier, nice tribute all the same.
Quote from: Snare on July 28, 2025, 12:11:36 AMWhat Sepultura competition was that?
Saw the RTÉ article earlier, nice tribute all the same.
There was a "win a trip to Sweden and hang out with the band" comp on the Ball when they did the first euro tour for Roots.
Six weeks after Ozzy Osbourne's death, Roger Waters has criticized the heavy metal legend for bringing "hundreds of years" of "idiocy and nonsense" into the culture
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/roger-waters-labels-ozzy-osbournes-career-idiocy-and-nonsense/
Waters has no filter.
Very disrespectful.
Jack Osbourne: "... My father always thought you were a cunt - thanks for proving him right."
As often happens, Waters has a valid point to make but does so rather clumsily.
It's ironic that Jack, (who has achieved what of note as his own man, exactly?) accuses Waters of generating attention through the media "hit back with the Instagram Stories message"... beautifully illustrates the point Waters was trying to make... I mean... just fuck this world we live in. Fuck it to death.
I don't see much of a valid point tbh. Waters has turned into a smug prick. Probably always was and I say that as a huge admirer of his music. They way he's so dismissive of Ozzy and Sabbath.. he's just so up his own hole. He reminds me of Piers Morgan, who funnily enough made shit of Waters on his podcast a while back.
Yeah, an absolute embittered smug mook. I wouldn't pay attention to him on anything, not even the quite a few political topics we happen to face the same direction on, let alone heavy metal.
Stuck up 81 year old man says he doesn't like Black Sabbath... Oh no, what ever shall we ever do! :eyeroll:
What I can agree on is that Jack Osbourne should have been aborted.
No doubt he's a cunt but it still doesn't stop him being on the money (pun intended) every now and then, regardless of how crassly he puts the point across. The point of fascination with celebrity culture as a means to distract, carefully snipped out of context into a clickbait article designed to outrage, and here we are discussing the social media response of a lad whose greatest achievement was getting shot at speed out of Ozzy Osbourne's cock, it's fucking beautiful.
Let's not forget, up until recently Ozzy's presence in the mainstream was as a bumbling, mumbling oaf, carefully curated by his own fucking wife most likely to create media careers for her and the kids. The Ozzy-as-legend thing is only a recent spin, to those outside the Metal Circle.
Quote from: Black Shepherd Carnage on September 03, 2025, 09:25:54 AMYeah, an absolute embittered smug mook. I wouldn't pay attention to him on anything, not even the quite a few political topics we happen to face the same direction on, let alone heavy metal.
All of this.
Also fuck Pink Floyd forever
Quote from: Bürggermeister on September 03, 2025, 09:42:47 AMhere we are discussing the social media response of a lad whose greatest achievement was getting shot at speed out of Ozzy Osbourne's cock
I ain't in that "we" :laugh:
Is that a typo, "we" or "wee"? :laugh:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: Anvil on September 03, 2025, 09:30:15 AMWhat I can agree on is that Jack Osbourne should have been aborted.
It's not too late.
Reminds me of this
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