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"He said he did these big gigs to make money, but what he enjoyed best was playing in churches and castles with his missus." Russ Ballard's wild tales of Ritchie Blackmore, The Beatles, Robert Plant, Ozzy Osbourne and more

Go-to songwriter, solo artist and former Argent guitarist/singer Russ Ballard hung out with The Beatles, is mates with Roger Daltrey and heard Elvis stories from Robert Plant

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“Dave had a beat-up, noisy cassette of Steve Vai. We listened together in some garage with the tape player on the fender of a car. I said to Dave, ‘That’s the guy’”: How David Lee Roth put Van Halen behind him with one of rock's greatest supergroups

In late 1985, Diamond Dave's Hollywood dreams were dashed – but with some help from Vai, Billy Sheehan, and Gregg Bissonette, he firmly established himself as a superstar in his own right

Guitar World

Five Great Reads: King of the World Cup, neighbours from hell, and all aboard the celebrity impersonator cruise

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

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“I’m just catching a ride, I’m not in retirement or ill or giving up”: Black Sabbath’s Bill Ward declares he’s “still a drummer” despite needing to use a wheelchair

The pioneering heavy metal sticksman “can’t walk very far without needing to rest” but refuses to give up his instrument

Metal Hammer

Black Sabbath star shares emotional health update as he vows to ‘keep rocking until I’m dead’

The 78-year-old remains defiant about his future in music

The Independent UK

Black Sabbath star Bill Ward in wheelchair due to mobility issues

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has revealed he's having to use a wheelchair but he's refusing to let his mobility issues stop him from playing music.

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Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward reveals he is mostly confined to a wheelchair

He insisted that his latest health update does not mean he is ‘in retirement or ill or giving up’.

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“I got a call from my brother. He said, ‘Ozzy wants to talk to you.’ Ozzy tells me that Randy died, and asks if I’m available’”: The guitarist who was hired to fill in for Randy Rhoads – only to be fired immediately afterward

Robert Sarzo – Rudy Sarzo's brother – found himself in the unenviable position of lending his guitar chops to Ozzy Osbourne right after Rhoads' tragic death

Guitar World

Kelly Osbourne insists 'all men are the same' after Sid Wilson breakup

Kelly Osbourne split from Slipknot star Sid Wilson earlier this year, and she has revealed her relationship status months after the breakup.

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"Ozzy signed the book plates months before the final show." Black Sabbath announce first ever official book, featuring rare photographs and memorabilia, plus in-depth interviews with all four original band members

The Masters of Reality - Why Black Sabbath Matter is now available to pre-order

Metal Hammer

Kelly and Sharon Osbourne 'laughed so much' as mood was raised on Ozzy anniversary

Kelly Osbourne, daughter of the late Ozzy Osbourne had earlier shared an emotional letter to her mum on what was Sharon’s first anniversary without her husband, but returned to Instagram to reveal that spirits were raised by a themed bash on Saturday night (04.07.26).

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Sharon Osbourne hails late husband Ozzy as ‘forever my heart’ on first wedding anniversary since rocker’s death

The television personality honoured her late husband with a heartfelt social media message as she marked what would have been the couple’s 44th wedding anniversary, almost a year after her Black Sabbath legend partner died.

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Kelly Osbourne marks what would have been parents’ 44th anniversary after death of dad Ozzy

Kelly Osbourne has shared an emotional letter to her mother, Sharon, on what would have been her parents' 46th wedding anniversary, reflecting on Ozzy Osbourne's legacy and the family's grief one year after his death.

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The greatest Alice In Chains songs ever, picked by Kerry King, Max Calavera, Lzzy Hale and more

The grunge icons’ best songs, chosen by 22 of today‘s biggest musicians

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Sharon Osbourne reveals Ozzy Osbourne project delay after finding it 'very hard' to revisit footage

Ozzy Osbourne's widow Sharon Osbourne has found it "very, very hard" to go over footage of her late husband last-ever concert in July 2025, so much so she's been forced to delay a film, Back To The Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow, documenting her late husband's final gig.

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Birmingham Museum to host one-day event in honour of Ozzy Osbourne

Legacy of a Madman: A tribute to the Prince of Darkness takes place later this month

Louder

Revisiting the seven weeks in 1991 that changed music history forever

The 80s weren’t dead and the 90s hadn’t really begun. This is the story of how seven weeks of summer in 1991 belonged to rock (and not just grunge)

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"This extraordinary object is recognisable to fans around the world and represents a powerful final chapter in Ozzy’s career." Ozzy Osbourne's iconic throne from his final ever performance is going on display in Birmingham

The most metal seat of all time will be on display at the Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero exhibition

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'Addicted to His Graveside': Sharon Osbourne Hospitalised, Skips Ozzy's Statue Unveiling Amid Family Crisis

Sharon Osbourne was hospitalised unexpectedly, missing the unveiling of a statue honouring her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne. Fans express concern as she continues to cope with his passing.

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Kelly Osbourne tells fans she ‘aches’ for her dad in heartbreaking Father’ Day tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

The television personality marked Father’s Day with an emotional tribute to the late Black Sabbath icon, revealing one of his last texts and reflecting on the lasting impact of his death on their family.

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Sharon Osbourne revealed 'unexpected' hospital visit

Sharon Osbourne missed the unveiling of a tribute to her late husband Ozzy Osbourne due to an "unexpected" hospital trip.

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Kelly Osbourne Fires Back at 'Mentally Unwell' Trolls, Refuses to 'Bounce Back' After Ozzy's Death

Kelly Osbourne addresses online body-shaming and grief after her father's death, rejecting societal pressure to 'bounce back' and highlighting the cruelty of internet trolls.

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“I always felt like I was the weak link in the band. I felt that my guitar playing was was too raw and unpolished”: How guitar hero Vivian Campbell overcame self-doubt to create a heavy metal masterpiece with legendary singer Ronnie James Dio

His solo in Dio's most famous song was cut in one take

Louder

"Bon Scott chose to hang out with us more than AC/DC. He thought they were boring": The rollercoaster story of Y&T, the greatest hard rock band never to become huge

Headlining over Van Halen, hanging with Bon Scott, out-partying Mötley Crüe – Y&T deserve way more love than they get

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The 10 greatest final albums in heavy metal history

These masterpieces by Black Sabbath, Motörhead and White Zombie made sure their careers ended on flawless form

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