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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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Ozzy Osbourne sitting at a table reading a book of spells during the cover shoot for Diary Of A Madman
Why Diary Of A Madman should be remembered as more than the album that kicked off Ozzy's crazy years

By Tom Poak Published

A year on from Blizzard Of Ozz, Diary Of A Madman found Ozzy Osbourne and his band at their fiery peak, just before it all came crashing down - watch exclusive video

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Ozzy Osbourne at home, sitting on the sofa with his three young children
"Let's get a tattoo!" Memories of a Hollywood night out with Ozzy Osbourne

By Dave Ling Published

In 1987, Ozzy Osbourne released the Randy Rhoads-era live album Tribute, and one UK writer travelled to Los Angeles to brave the promotional chaos

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Ozzy Osbourne visits the SiriusXM Studios on December 11, 2014 in New York City.
“Learned from the greatest". Watch Ozzy Osbourne's toddler grandson bite the head off a toy bat

By Stef Lach Published

Cuteness overload as Kelly Osbourne's two-year-old son pays unique Halloween tribute to the late Ozzy

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Ozzy front: Dave Hogan | Ozzy rear: James Fry
That time Ozzy mooned the audience because he didn't think they were rocking hard enough

By Fraser Lewry Last updated

How Black Sabbath's induction at the 2005 UK Music Hall of Fame was overshadowed by Ozzy Osbourne's buttocks

Hall of Fame
The brass plaque and bat attached to the wall of The Crown, Birmingham
Brass bat attached to the birthplace of heavy metal in unauthorised Ozzy-themed guerrilla protest

By Fraser Lewry Published

It's all kicking off in Birmingham

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Rob Halford and Ozzy Osbourne side-by-side in 2010
Ozzy Osbourne was a big fan of Judas Priest’s War Pigs cover, according to Rob Halford

By Matt Mills Published

The Metal God says that The Prince Of Darkness “really loved” his band’s take on Black Sabbath’s classic

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Tony Iommi bows at the curtain call during the press night performance of "Black Sabbath – The Ballet" at Sadler's Wells Theatre on October 18, 2023 in London, England
Brian May shares video of Tony Iommi guest spot at Black Sabbath ballet

By Fraser Lewry Published

Iommi took to the stage at the climax of a performance of Black Sabbath - The Ballet

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Left: Babymetal, Right: Sanae Takaichi speaking at a podium
The new Japanese Prime Minister appeared on Babymetal's podcast and talked about her love of metal

By Fraser Lewry Published

"I play songs like this to let off steam" - Sanae Takaichi

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Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne on a sofa, holding two dogs
How to watch new BBC documentary Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, from anywhere

By Scott Munro Last updated

The 60-minute special filmed between 2022-2025 focuses on Ozzy and Sharon's return to the UK and the preparations for that legendary final show at Villa Park

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