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Robert Trujillo shares his experience of Ozzy Osbourne's “very, very beautiful” funeral
By Janelle Borg published
Osbourne’s private funeral service took place on July 31 at his family home in Buckinghamshire, England

Johnny Depp joins Alice Cooper onstage to cover Black Sabbath’s Paranoid in honor of Ozzy Osbourne
By Matt Owen published
Depp and his Gibson Flying V lined up alongside Cooper and Nita Strauss for the performance

“We had our ups and downs over the years – I hadn’t spoken to Ozzy since 2017. But I always knew if I reached out, he’d be there for me”: Geezer Butler remembers the genius and humor of his friend and Black Sabbath bandmate Ozzy Osbourne
By Andrew Daly published
The Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist shares his fondest memories of the iconic frontman, their unlikely first encounter, and his one regret about Back to the Beginning

James LoMenzo reveals Megadeth weren't invited to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final show
By Janelle Borg published
The other members of the Big Four of thrash metal – Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax – all participated in Back to the Beginning

Tony Iommi opens up on Ozzy Osbourne’s passing – and his Back to the Beginning farewell show
By Phil Weller published
Iommi says the legendary singer was determined to grace the stage one last time to say goodbye to his fans

Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward pay tribute to the Prince of Darkness
By Phil Weller published
Iommi, Butler and Ward reflect on the passing of their Black Sabbath bandmate, who has died aged 76

Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025 – the guitar world pays tribute
By Matt Owen published
Zakk Wylde, Tom Morello, Yungblud, Slash, Ronnie Wood and more have all come out to remember the life and legacy of the legendary singer

Ozzy Osbourne rates his guitarists – and reflects on the highs and lows of Black Sabbath
By Brad Tolinski published
In this classic interview from the GW archives, the Prince of Darkness speaks candidly about bandmates past and present – from Randy Rhoads to Zakk Wylde – and what he looks for in a guitarist
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