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Black Sabbath in 1977 with (inset) Dave Walker
The forgotten singer who replaced Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath before Ronnie James Dio

By Dave Everley Last updated

The story of the short-lived union between Black Sabbath and a former singer of Fleetwood Mac

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Dave Walker performing onstage in 1973, and a photo of Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward of Black Sabbath in 1977
Watch extremely rare video of Black Sabbath performing with former Fleetwood Mac singer Dave Walker

By Matt Mills Published

Ozzy stepped away from Sabbath in late ’77, only to rejoin the following year. This recording of War Pigs and Junior’s Eyes is the only video of the band playing with their temporary replacement.

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Stephen Rea with Ozzy Osbourne
The story of the 15-year-old boy who flew to Rio to meet Ozzy Osbourne

By Stephen Rea Published

Stephen Rea's 40-year friendship with the Osbourne family began at Rock In Rio in 1985 - and he tells the story in a new book

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Christmas jumpers montage
Christmas just turned ugly with EMP's Black Friday sale on festive jumpers: Save up to 27% on Ghost, Kiss, AC/DC monstrosities

By Scott Munro Published

Whether you're looking at getting the party started or intending on upsetting your relatives, these Christmas jumper deals should do the trick

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James Hetfield singing in a tent
Vote: who are the Big 4 in all of metal?

By Merlin Alderslade Published

Thrash's Big 4 has been settled for decades, but what if we push it out to the whole genre? Who gets in?

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Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne posing on a beach with their backs to the sea
Smuggling, private jets, and expecting the unexpected on the road with the Osbournes

By Paul Brannigan Published

Witnessing the warmth and wit of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne

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Mourners and music fans line the streets to pay their respects as the funeral cortege of Ozzy Osbourne, the late lead singer of Black Sabbath, makes its way through Birmingham, central England on July 30, 2025.
Ozzy's eldest son Louis Osbourne on being stunned by "awe inspiring" turnout at Prince of Darkness' funeral

By Stef Lach Published

Louis Osbourne gives rare interview and hails the cultural impact his late father Ozzy had on the world

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A comp of a pic of Ozzy and Dio
Black Sabbath's former manager originally wanted Dio to write and record while Ozzy Osbourne toured with the band

By Rich Hobson Published

Billy Corgan has hosted an epic, emotional interview with Wendy Dio - wife and manager of Ronnie James Dio

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Jack, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne discuss Ozzy around a table
The Osbournes share their emotional response to the world mourning Ozzy

By Merlin Alderslade Published

Rock's First Family share their candid reactions to the "overwhelming' outpouring of grief following Ozzy Osbourne's death in July

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Black Sabbath in 1970
The story of the Black Sabbath song that kicked off heavy metal

By Matt Mills Published

Black Sabbath didn’t plan to start a new genre when they debuted in 1970, but their self-titled track is now seen as the place where metal began

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