"I don't sit around listening to Metallica." Kirk Hammett has a new book, a new album in the works and absolutely no plans to retire Metallica's six-string king has his sights firmly set on the future Metal Hammer · Jun 26, 2025
Sharon Osbourne thinks Ozzy Osbourne's fans will 'carry him' through Black Sabbath farewell show Sharon Osbourne is convinced that the support from the crowd will "carry" her husband Ozzy Osbourne through his final gig with Black Sabbath at Birmingham's Villa Park next month. BANG Premier · Jun 25, 2025
Kelly Osbourne shares update on dad Ozzy's health ahead of final Black Sabbath show The British rocker, 76, revealed in 2020 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne starts Black Sabbath rehearsals for farewell gig Ozzy Osbourne and his Black Sabbath bandmates have started rehearsing for their final show. BANG Premier · Jun 25, 2025
“Tom Morello said, ‘I can’t see this going on without Jake E. Lee in there somewhere’”: Ozzy Osbourne’s last show will feature an army of heavy metal greats – but it all hinged on Jake E. Lee’s involvement The show will mark the first time Lee and Ozzy have performed together since the 1980s Guitar World · Jun 24, 2025
These are the UK cities that will host Black Sabbath: The Ballet in autumn and winter 2025 The Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production, dedicated to the godfathers of heavy metal, will hit the road from September to November Metal Hammer · Jun 23, 2025
"I would be trying to convince my friends who are listening to Mariah Carey and Backstreet Boys to listen to Black Sabbath." Lzzy Hale on why it was "different" for her growing up as a Black Sabbath fan Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy's taste in music made her something of an outcast as school Metal Hammer · Jun 16, 2025
“In my opinion, as someone who was there, Randy never reached his peak. He was just getting started. I’m laughing at the thought of Randy reaching his peak with just two albums!”: The genius of Randy Rhoads — by his former bandmate “In my opinion, as someone who was there, Randy never reached his peak. He was just getting started. I’m laughing at the thought of Randy reaching his peak with just two albums!”: The genius of Randy Rhoads — by his former bandmate MusicRadar · Jun 16, 2025
“The boys and I had just gotten off tour. We got a call from our booking agent…” How a “fluke accident” led to Lzzy Hale playing at Dio’s last-ever show Halestorm saved the day when they were unexpectedly called upon to open for Heaven & Hell Guitar World · Jun 15, 2025
“I went, ‘I’m sorry we all couldn’t do it.’ Tom Morello goes, ‘Well, Dan and Maynard are playing with these people.’ I went, ‘I didn’t know that…’” Adam Jones on why Tool weren’t originally going to take part in Ozzy Osbourne’s last-ever show In case Tool fans were wondering why the band wasn’t part of the original lineup... Guitar World · Jun 14, 2025
The world's first Ozzy Osbourne exhibition will open in Black Sabbath's hometown, Birmingham, this summer Working Class Hero, the first exhibition dedicated to Ozzy Osbourne's storied career, will be hosted at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Metal Hammer · Jun 13, 2025
“With my wrist, the arthritis and everything, that would be very challenging”: Everyone is expecting Jake E. Lee to play Bark at the Moon at Ozzy Osbourne’s last show – but he has his doubts The song may be too much for the guitar icon – but he has a backup plan in mind Guitar World · Jun 12, 2025
“When the Ozzy thing came around I was so excited, but also doubting myself. Duff McKagan and Chad Smith were like, ‘You can do it. It's everything you love’”: From Pearl Jam to the Stones, the stars have aligned for Andrew Watt – but he owes it to Ozzy The producer and guitarist explains how ’Sabbath and Ozzy were there for the beginning of his journey – and why he’ll to be there for the end of theirs Guitar World · Jun 12, 2025
“He’s now going around making up lies because I threw his band off the bill”: A band just got booted off the line-up for Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath Back To The Beginning megagig… But who? A new interview with Sharon Osbourne reveals that she had to give one act the boot. And fans have been quick to speculate as to who’s out of favour MusicRadar · Jun 10, 2025
Metal Hammer · Jun 10, 2025 "Metallica rented our equipment but the sound guy wasn't up to his job." Former Nightwish bassist Marko Hietala on the 10 songs that changed his life Former Nightwish bassist/songwriter Marko Hietala shares the 10 songs that changed his life
Guitar World · Jun 10, 2025 Missed out on tickets to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s last-ever live gig? Here’s how you can still watch the “greatest heavy metal show ever” The blockbuster event – which features a who’s who of the heavy metal elite – will be live streamed for fans who can’t attend in person
Metal Hammer · Jun 7, 2025 “We went on our lunch break and when we got back, Tony had come up with the Paranoid riff. It was literally 25 minutes of work. People went nuts about it!”: How Black Sabbath made Paranoid, the iconic album that rubber-stamped their greatness Black Sabbath’s debut album laid down the blue print for heavy metal but Paranoid kicked it
Metal Hammer · Jun 3, 2025 Ozzy Osbourne to make public appearance at Comic Con days after retirement gig Osbourne, along with members of his family, will be guests at the Birmingham edition of Comic Con Midlands, taking place from July 12 to 13
BANG Premier · May 29, 2025 Ozzy Osbourne suffering ‘badly’ from ADHD In yet another health blow for the Black Sabbath frontman, Ozzy Osbourne has admitted he is suffering “badly” from ADHD ahead of his final gig with the group.
Metal Hammer · May 22, 2025 “This gig is very important. The original Sabbath will never be on stage together again”: Ozzy Osbourne confirms his upcoming farewell show will definitely be the end of the road for Black Sabbath Holding out for one last Sabbath gig after the Back To The Beginning show? It’s not going to happen
Metal Hammer · May 21, 2025 10 songs we need to hear at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's farewell gig Back To The Beginning is set to be the world's biggest celebration of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. We're hoping these songs will be part of it
The Independent UK · May 9, 2025 Judas Priest ‘gutted’ to miss final Ozzy Osbourne show says singer Frontman Rob Halford commented: ‘I had no idea it was happening!’
Metal Hammer · May 3, 2025 “Yeah! Sounds like Metallica!” Watch Donny Osmond headbanging to The Osmonds’ Crazy Horses played at 33rpm and sounding like a lost doom metal classic We always suspected The Osmonds were secret doom fans
Metal Hammer · May 1, 2025 "I don’t want people thinking, ‘We’re getting ripped off'." Ozzy Osbourne says he will "do the best I can" at Black Sabbath's farewell show, admits that fans will only be getting a "sample" of his solo career and Sabbath's catalogue Ozzy Osbourne is determined to give his fans a memorable farewell show
Guitar World · Apr 30, 2025 “Dime is in there. I have a big Eddie Van Halen influence. The same goes for Eric Clapton. It all channels back to the blues”: Mark Morton explains why he’s jamming with Grace Bowers and Jason Isbell on his solo album – and those Gibson signature rumors His second solo album, Without The Pain, features Troy Sanders, Jason Isbell, Jared James Nichols, Grace Bowers and a stack of guitars from his frighteningly valuable collection