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Ozzy’s retirement, belly dancers, and whales flying around an arena: the best metal concerts of 2025, as picked by Metal Hammer’s writers

The Hammer team name their greatest gigs of the year, from stadium extravaganzas to sweaty basement dust-ups

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"Ozzy told me he hated Sabotage because it reminded him of being in the studio and having a bad time. This was similar": The story of the era-defining classic recorded on the verge of implosion

Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis and bassist Lou Barlow recall the tribulations of third album Bug and the classic Freak Scene

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"25,000 of them didn't have a clue who I was. 15,000 of them thought I was a poser." Yungblud looks back on his life-changing "David and Goliath" moment at Black Sabbath's final show

"All I tried to do was just tell my hero that I loved him"

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Cool new proggy sounds from Soen, Jazz Sabbath, Therion and more in Prog's brand new Tracks Of The Week

Great new prog from Holosoil, Fire In Her Eyes and more in this week's Tracks Of The Week

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Yungblud 'can't remember' Grammy-nominated Changes performance at Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert

Yungblud entered a "transformative state" during his Grammy-nominated performance of Changes at Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert at Villa Park this summer.

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Ozzy Osbourne was told he might not survive Black Sabbath gig

Ozzy Osbourne was told he might not survive Black Sabbath's reunion gig but he went against his doctors' advice and took to the stage anyway.

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"He knew. He was ready" Sharon Osbourne has revealed the final words that her husband Ozzy said to her before he passed away

Sharon has been speaking about the final moments that she had with Ozzy, and what he said to her the morning of July 22

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Birmingham Airport Says No to Ozzy Osbourne Name Change, But Fans Won't Give Up

The CEO of Birmingham Airport refused to rename the airport to honour Ozzy Osbourne, but revealed plans to pay tribute to the rock legend in other ways.

International Business Times UK

Birmingham Airport CEO says name will not be changed in memory of Ozzy Osbourne, despite petition nearing 80,000 signatures

There will, however, be a mural to the Prince Of Darkness and “other greats in the area”

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Ozzy Osbourne posthumously honoured with Birmingham's Lord Mayor's Award

Ozzy Osbourne’s family accepted a distinguished award celebrating the late rock icon’s lasting impact on Birmingham’s cultural heritage.

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Jack Osbourne reveals dad Ozzy’s real thoughts on Black Sabbath fans

Jack Osbourne has shared what his dad Ozzy would “always say” about Black Sabbath fans, during Tuesday's episode (2 December) of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne to posthumously receive Birmingham's Lord Mayor's Award

Ozzy Osbourne will be recongised for his contribution to the cultural and musical identity of Birmingham.

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"I open my eyes and see the captain and co-pilot with an axe, chopping down the door to the cockpit": After 40 years of friendship with Ozzy Osbourne, Stephen Rea has some stories to share

An interview with the author of Ozzy & Me, a book that offers rare insights into Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne away from the spotlight

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Ozzy Osbourne devoured burritos in '30 seconds'

Record producer Andrew Watt has recalled how the late Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy Osbourne was able to eat a burrito in rapid fashion.

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"Who would you rather sleep with, Ozzy or Geezer?": Smuggling, private jets, and expecting the unexpected with the Osbournes

Witnessing the warmth and wit of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne

Guitar World

“When I finished, I sent Kirk Hammett a picture and said, ‘Do you want to use it?’ He replied in all caps, ‘YES!’” Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian has spent 4 years learning how to build guitars – and his prized SG was played at metal’s most historic concert

Gueikian has juggled the demands of his CEO role with learning the art of guitar making, and his builds already have some high-profile admirers – including Jason Momoa, Kirk Hammett and Tony Iommi

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"I take a lot of pride in starting this band and creating this universe." Black Sabbath, homemade chainmail and Frank Frazetta - getting to know Castle Rat, the fantasy metal sensations everyone's talking about

Their videos are viral, their lore is deep and their songs are bangers. We chat to Riley Pinkerton, the woman behind the brilliant Castle Rat

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From a ban on long hair to fever threat: Argentina never ease into a World Cup

In today’s Football Daily: Taking the temperature of La Albiceleste

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“Morello was like, ‘Hey, you can't do that. I think Metallica was gonna do that…’” Halestorm reveal the song they were originally set to play at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final show

The band ended up putting their own spin on Perry Mason, from Ozzy’s 1995 record, Ozzmosis

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“Arnold saw me and went, ‘You! Out!’. He didn’t want anybody challenging him”: The incredible story of the 80s heavy metal bodybuilder who bent steel bars with his teeth and links Ozzy Osbourne, Jimmy Page and Arnold Schwarzenegger

Muscles, kidnappings and inflatable hot water bottles – the rise, fall and resurrection of Thor, one of 80s metal’s greatest cult heroes

Guitar World

“I’m not sure why the tour ended so abruptly. I never got a bunch of my gear returned. People don’t get sacked from Sabbath – they just don’t get spoken to again!” Ask Jo Burt about Freddie Mercury, Brian Setzer and The Troggs – just not Black Sabbath

The veteran bassist on his Queen and Led Zeppelin links, love for fretless, fighting with a Music Man EQ, and Tony Iommi’s smile when Geezer Butler’s Ampeg rig made a bass feel like an animal

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WWE Survivor Series to pay charity tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

WWE boss Triple H has revealed that proceeds from this year's Survivor Series theme song - War Pigs - will go to Parkinson's charities in a tribute to the late Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne.

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"Sabbath will not do it, they won't take a chance": How Ozzy Osbourne predicted the future and saved Motörhead's Heavy Metal Holocaust

When Motörhead supported Ozzy Osbourne on his first American arena tour, it was the start of a beautiful friendship

Evening Standard

Sharon Osbourne plans annual ‘Back to the Beginning’ memorial gig to honour late husband Ozzy

Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert — featuring Black Sabbath, Metallica and Guns N’ Roses — could now become an annual event after his family moved to trademark its name

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"He had all the best qualities you’d want in somebody." Zakk Wylde speaks about Ozzy Osbourne for the first time since his death

Zakk Wylde sings the praises of late friend Ozzy and says his toughness was among his most impressive qualities

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