Tag: Ozzy Osbourne

Speaking to Mojo, Osbourne claims that "We looked at Bill, and he couldn't remember what the f**k we were doing. But he didn't come clean and say, 'I can't cut this gig, but can we work something out, guys, where I'll come on but with another drummer backing me up?' Or, 'I'll come and play a few songs.' That would have been cool."

"You know them yellow f***ing stick-on memo notes? He had them all over his f***ing drums," continues Osbourne. "I was like, 'What the f**k's that for, Bill?' He said, 'I can't remember what I'm doing.' I go, 'How are you gonna remember out of those 500,000 bits of paper stuck all over your kit, which one you're looking at, Bill?'"

Sabbath recently announced a series of UK arena dates in December 2013, which will kick off at London's O2 Arena on December 12th, finishing with a homecoming date at Birmingham’s LG Arena on December 20th.

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Ozzy Osbourne has admitted to having a relapse in his intoxication habits recently.

"For the last year and a half I have been drinking and taking drugs,” posted Ozzy in a statement Monday evening. "I was in a very dark place and was an asshole to the people I love most, my family. However, I am happy to say that I am now 44 days sober.”

The statement comes amid rumours that he and wife Sharon, who have been enjoying marital bliss (more or less) for 31 years, are splitting.

"Just to set the record straight, Sharon and I are not divorcing,” said Ozzy. "I’m just trying to be a better person. I would like to apologize to Sharon, my family, my friends and my band mates for my insane behavior during this period.........and my fans. God Bless, Ozzy.” 

A spokesperson for Sharon said the band were staying apart due to their overwhelming work commitments. Black Sabbath are currently preparing for the launch of their world tour in support of upcoming album "13".

You can view the tracklisting below:

1. End Of The Beginning (8:07)
2. God Is Dead? (8:54)
3. Loner (5:06)
4. Zeitgeist (4:28)
5. Age Of Reason (7:02)
6. Live Forever (4:49)
7. Damaged Soul (7:43)
8. Dear Father (7:06)

(HenneMusic)

A woman in Australia has begun an internet petition to have Ozzy Osbourne knighted by the Queen. 

"Ozzy has been an inspiration to many great musicians over the last 40 years" says Helen Maidiotis, originally from Sydney. "He is a credit to his country and I believe that a knighthood for Ozzy is one well deserved and long overdue.”

Maidiotis set up a campaign over causes.com, which has already been signed by over 200 people. She is also supporting her efforts with a facebook page. Originally petitioning to have all the founding members of Black Sabbath considered for knighthoods, she has now chosen to focus her efforts solely on Ozzy. 

What do you think? Will you be signing the petition? Does Ozzy Osbourne deserve a knigthhood?

(Birmingham Mail)