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The time Ozzy Osbourne planned to beat up Frank Zappa
By Classic Rock published
“I thought he was taking the piss” The story of the unlikely love-in between Frank Zappa and Black Sabbath

Robert Plant reveals why he turned down Tony Iommi's invitation to Black Sabbath's last ever show
By Paul Brannigan published
This is why you didn't see Led Zeppelin's frontman at Black Sabbath's final show

Ozzy Osbourne: A celebration of a lifetime in rock - only in the new issue of Classic Rock
By Siân Llewellyn published
Also in this issue: Mick Ralphs, Warren Haynes, Glenn Hughes, Harem Scarem, Walter Trout, Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse and more

"His persona of this bat-eating maniac had nothing to do with the truth at all." Deep Purple's Ian Paice on the Ozzy Osbourne he knew, and Ozzy's idea for the greatest rock tour of all time
By Paul Brannigan published
Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice shares his memories of the Prince of Darkness

Was Ozzy Osbourne's death as globally significant as the passing of Queen Elizabeth? Ex Megadeth man thinks so
By Stef Lach published
Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson says Ozzy's death had the same impact as when the Queen Elizabeth II passed

Sharon Osbourne says that reports that Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning farewell show raised $190 million for charity are "just ridiculous"
By Paul Brannigan published
Sharon Osbourne hits out at "false press" around the money raised by Ozzy's farewell spectacular

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich looks back on Black Sabbath’s retirement show, Back To The Beginning
By Matt Mills published
Metallica’s drummer says Sabbath were “great, if not better than ever” at their final show, which took place just 17 days before singer Ozzy Osbourne’s death

Just when you thought vinyl couldn't get any more adorable, Black Sabbath release a 4" single
By Fraser Lewry published
Also available: Ghost, Mötley Crüe, the Rolling Stones and more

How heavy metal fell in love with the Devil
By Matt Mills published
For as long as it’s existed, heavy metal has been obsessed with the Devil. We investigate why.

How to watch The Osbournes for free: Take a trip back in time and experience the chaos and fun of rock’s most loveable family
By Scott Munro published
Pioneering reality show The Osbournes is available to stream in the US and UK for free if you sign up to a Prime membership - here’s how you can watch all four seasons right now no matter where you are in the world
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