A silver jewelry piece created to honor Black Sabbath’s farewell concert in Birmingham this past July, just weeks before frontman Ozzy Osbourne’s death at 76, is heading to auction. The ring was designed by Jagga, a street artist known for music-inspired works, and features the Aston Villa crest alongside the year 1968, when the heavy […]
When Black Sabbath entered the studio in 1970 to record their second album, they had no idea they were about to create one of the most defining songs in heavy metal history. ‘Paranoid,’ written and recorded in a matter of minutes, would go on to become the band’s signature track and a cornerstone of the […]
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On Tuesday, July 22, the world of rock ‘n’ roll and music lost a true icon in Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. The “Godfather of Heavy Metal” may be gone, but he left a major footprint on this Earth that is sure to remain long after anyone reading this […]
On July 5, 2025, the last line of an amazing piece of rock history was written at Birmingham’s Villa Park as Ozzy Osbourne—aged 76 and battling the effects of Parkinson’s and past spinal surgeries—took the stage for what he confirmed would be his final live performance. The event, aptly named “Back to the Beginning,” reunited the […]
No one is perfect – this includes many of our favorite rock legends. While their legacies were built on the backs of exceptional records and singles that cemented their legendary status, some albums turned out to be stinkers. Related: 25 Forgotten Hair Metal Songs That are Awesome Related: Grab Your Popcorn: 25 Iconic Rock Songs […]
Heavy metal icons Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are reuniting for one final show before calling it a career. The show takes place at a one-day fund-raising festival set to take place on July 5 in Birmingham, England. The show was announced Wednesday by Tony Iommi and Sharon Osbourne. The Villa Park-based festival features a […]
Feb. 4 is a legendary day in rock history, known for several major releases and recordings. The day has been especially kind to the group Fleetwood Mac, which saw a pair of some of the most important releases of their legendary discography. Today also marks the farewell of a legendary band instrumental in the evolution […]