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Gene Simmons reflects on friendship with ‘unique’ Ozzy Osbourne

Kiss star hailed Black Sabbath musician months after his death

The Independent UK

“I was supposed to play guitar on Sweet Leaf, then it was Changes”: Wolfgang Van Halen remembers meeting Ozzy Osbourne and reveals his original plan for Back To The Beginning

The singer/multi-instrumentalist dropped out of Ozzy’s final show due to a schedule change, but he got to meet the Black Sabbath frontman at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame the year before

Metal Hammer

"It was the four of us against the world." Behind the curtains of Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's historic farewell gig

In July, Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne performed their final show together. Weeks later, Ozzy passed away. Metal Hammer caught up with the band ahead of their final farwell

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Sharon Osbourne thanks fans for ‘otherworldly love’ following Ozzy’s death

The Black Sabbath frontman died just weeks after reuniting with the band on stage as part of the Back To The Beginning farewell concert in Birmingham.

Evening Standard

You haven’t felt the power of heavy metal until you’ve seen a room of grown men cry

Here in metal-mad Finland, I see the 50-year-old genre is still in rude health – and helping people see the light in dark times, says Mike Watson, media and art theorist based in Finland

The Guardian - UK

Sharon Osbourne seen in public for first time since husband Ozzy’s funeral

Kelly Osbourne shares video of new hobby that’s ‘put a smile back on mum’s face’

The Independent UK

The Darkness star left bemused by VMA’s Ozzy Osbourne tribute

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The Darkness' Dan Hawkins brands Ozzy Osbourne MTV VMAs tribute 'another nail in the coffin for rock 'n' roll'

Dan Hawkins has hit out at those involved in the Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the MTV Video Music Awards.

BANG Premier

The Darkness guitarist Dan Hawkins brands Yungblud’s Ozzy Osbourne tribute ‘cynical and nauseating’

Rock musician claimed performance, which included Black Sabbath keyboardist Adam Wakeman, was ‘another nail in the coffin of rock n roll’

The Independent UK

“We all talked to each other before we went on – Kirk, Zakk and Slash. Kirk said, ‘I’m nervous, man!’ I said, ‘I am too’”: Jerry Cantrell looks back at the “walk-off home run” of Ozzy Osbourne’s final show

The Alice in Chains guitarist didn’t catch up with the Prince of Darkness before his death, but he’s satisfied to have been part of Back to the Beginning with musician friends Slash, Zakk Wylde, Kirk Hammett and others

Guitar World

"Makes me sick how people jump on this sh*t to further their own careers": The Darkness guitarist Dan Hawkins slams MTV Ozzy tribute

MTV's tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne featured Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Nuno Bettencourt and Yungblud

Metal Hammer

Kelly Osbourne reveals unique way she is coping with dad Ozzy’s death

The Black Sabbath frontman died July 22

The Independent UK

"All aboooooooard!" Watch the all-star Ozzy Osbourne tribute from MTV's awards show

Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Yungblud, Nuno Betterncourt and Adam Wakeman joined forces for an Ozzy medley at the annual VMAs

Metal Hammer

Yungblud and Aerosmith stars lead jaw-dropping VMAs tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Musicians performed a compilation of the Black Sabbath legend’s biggest hits

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Metal Hammer

Yungblud, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Nuno Bettencourt to honour Ozzy Osbourne with performance at MTV Video Music Awards

Members of Aerosmith and Extreme will be joined by Yungblud for medley of Ozzy's greatest hits at VMAs this weekend

The Independent UK

Performers unveiled for Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the VMAs

The awards show is set to be broadcast live this Sunday

The Independent UK

This much-maligned city is secretly the most cultural spot in the UK

From late-night speakeasies to Black Sabbath ballet, Jake Hall argues that the UK’s second city is the ultimate destination for a weekend away

MusicRadar

“My father always thought you were a ... Thanks for proving him right": Which rock legend has been on the other end of a tongue-lashing from Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack?

After some insensitive comments about his old man

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Evening Standard

'How pathetic': Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack blasts Pink Floyd star for 'vomiting out bulls***' about late dad

Roger Waters, 81, shared his thoughts on Ozzy, who died aged 76 in July, in a recent interview

International Business Times UK

Why Does Roger Waters Hate Ozzy Osbourne? Pink Floyd Legend's Brutal Black Sabbath Snub Ignites Rock Rivalry

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters dismissed the late Black Sabbath icon with unusually blunt remarks, saying he 'never did' care for Osbourne's music.

International Business Times UK

What Did Roger Waters Say About Ozzy Osbourne? Jack Osbourne's Explosive Response Explained

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters ignited controversy after making disparaging remarks about Ozzy Osbourne on a podcast. Jack Osbourne delivered an explosive Instagram response, defending his father's legacy and fuelling a wider debate about respect, satire and rock history.

The Independent UK

Jack Osbourne slams ‘pathetic’ Roger Waters for disparaging Ozzy remarks

Pink Floyd musician drew the ire of the Black Sabbath frontman’s son, after he made a series of dismissive comments about the late rocker

BANG Premier

Jack Osbourne blasts Roger Waters over "pathetic” remarks about late father Ozzy Osbourne

Jack Osbourne has slammed Roger Waters for disrespecting his father Ozzy Osbourne after his death.

Guitar World

“I always wanted a Les Paul but I couldn’t play them”: Tony Iommi on why he never became a Les Paul player – despite wanting to become one

The Black Sabbath riff lord made the reveal at the launch of his newly revived signature Gibson humbuckers

Metal Hammer

British metal has ruled the world this summer – just this once, I’m actually proud of my country

From Black Sabbath’s blockbuster farewell to Sleep Token’s first time as a Download festival headliner, all eyes have been on the British metal scene in recent months. Rightfully so.

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