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Nuno Bettencourt covers three Ozzy Osbourne classics with Extreme – and nails Randy Rhoads and Jake E. Lee’s iconic solos
By Phil Weller published
Fresh from his spot at Back to the Beginning, Bettencourt is continuing to doff his cap to the Prince of Darkness’ legacy

In March 2003, Ozzy Osbourne introduced the world to his new bassist
By Karl Coryat published
Earplugged journalists from MTV News, CNN, and ABC News, gathered to hear Jason Newsted turn out alongside Ozzy, Zakk Wylde and Mike Bordin

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

Pantera cancel tour dates to mourn Ozzy Osbourne
By Matt Owen published
The Black Sabbath singer passed away earlier this month, weeks after completing his Back to the Beginning farewell show

Zakk Wylde looks back on his closer-than-close relationship with Ozzy Osbourne, and their final moments together onstage
By Andrew Daly published
Wylde was the Black Sabbath icon's guitarist and friend for decades. He reflects on his instant connection with the Prince of Darkness, how their relationship evolved both on and offstage, and that emotional final show at Back to the Beginning

“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

Jake E. Lee shares the last text message he received from Ozzy Osbourne
By Phil Weller published
The Prince of Darkness, who passed away this week, reached out to his former guitarist after the historic Back to Beginning farewell show
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