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Jack Osbourne reveals the moment at Ozzy’s final gig that defined his partnership with Tony Iommi
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist is the only person in the world who could have said what he did to the Prince of Darkness and get away with it

Ozzy Osbourne on cocaine, conflict and the bitter irony of being fired from Black Sabbath
By Phil Weller published
Ozzy said it was a case of the “pot calling the kettle black”

Geezer Butler feared his parents' disapproval when Black Sabbath released their debut album
By Phil Weller published
It was a record that changed the course of heavy music forever, but it would also wreak hellfire and brimstone in the Butler household

“I couldn't play it because of my accident.” Tony Iommi on the guitar he was fated to abandon
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist had craved one particular model ever since he began playing. He soon realized there was another guitar better suited to him

Anthrax’s Scott Ian recalls his favorite memory of Ozzy, and why he was dressed as Gene Simmons at the time
By Phil Weller published
Ozzy and Scott had been friends for 13 years – but one moment stands out most vividly in the guitarist’s memory

Steven Wilson on why remixing classic Sabbath albums is impossible, and what the “fascinating” alternative is
By Phil Weller published
The go-to remixer/remasterer of classic rock albums came up with a fan-pleasing solution when the tapes for nearly half of Sabbath’s ‘Vol. 4’ disappeared

Zakk Wylde reveals his final message from Ozzy as Pantera cancel tour dates to grieve
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist has a lot to thank “Dad” for, and he’s asked for time with his family to mourn the loss of one of heavy metal’s greatest icons

Tony Iommi says Ozzy knew Back to the Beginning would be the last thing he ever did
By Phil Weller published
He adds that the singer hadn’t looked well during rehearsals, but he was determined to sign off in style
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