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OZZY OSBOURNE 1948 - 2025
Ozzy Osbourne, the singular metal legend whose Black Sabbath virtually invented heavy metal and in later years became a reality TV pioneer, died on Tuesday at the age of 76.
Osbourne’s family confirmed his death in a statement. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” they said. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
An exact cause of death was not given, though Osbourne has battled an array of health issues over the past several years, including Parkinson’s disease and injuries he sustained from a late-night tumble in 2019.
The singer had an electrifying and unpredictable onstage presence and a dry sense of humor that endeared him to hordes of adoring fans. His excitable energy helped transform the anthems he sang — “Iron Man,” “Paranoid,” and “Crazy Train” — from radio hits into sports-stadium staples. As a member of Black Sabbath, he helped draft the blueprints for heavy metal, but in conversation, he was always humble about his contributions to music.
He knew his limitations and was open about his addictions, but he always attempted to better himself.
He was an underdog everyone would want to rally behind.
As Black Sabbath’s doomsayer-in-chief, Osbourne could summon a true sense of terror in his keening cries in a way that heightened the band’s muscular dirges. When he bellowed, “What is this that stands before me, figure in black which points at me?” in the song “Black Sabbath,” it was a performance worthy of a horror flick.
He sang “Iron Man,” about a scorned golem seeking revenge, with believable wrath. And when he screeched,
“Dreams turn to nightmares, Heaven turns to Hell,” in “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath,” it was with a demonic fury not even Milton could have summoned. He made sense of his bandmates’ heavy swagger and brought their supernatural racket back down to earth in a way that has resonated with millions for decades.
AMON AMARTH RELEASE NEW SINGLE "WE RULE THE WAVES"
With “We Rule The Waves,” Amon Amarth returns with its first new song in years and unleashes a war cry worthy of the gods, an unstoppable surge of galloping riffs, wave splitting melodies, and Viking fury.
Produced with the help of Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Arch Enemy, The Black Dahlia Murder, Katatonia), this is more than a song, it’s a sonic raid, carved from salt and steel, echoing across oceans. Modern metal doesn’t get more epic,
or more essential, than this.
The band comments, “‘We Rule The Waves’ is our tribute to the spirit of freedom, brotherhood, and the will to conquer – not just lands, but your own limitations. It’s about standing tall with your clan, facing the storm head-on, and carving your mark into the world like a Viking longship through blackened seas.”
LAMB OF GOD RELEASE BLACK SABBATH COVER
The group debuted their charging, timely cover of the iconic Black Sabbath song live during their appearance at
Back To The Beginning, Ozzy Osbourne and Sabbath’s heavily anticipated final show. During the historical evening, which took place at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK, Lamb Of God celebrated Ozzy and Black Sabbath’s legacy alongside a who’s-who of their peers, including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, and recent tourmates Mastodon,
before a final bow from Ozzy and Black Sabbath themselves.
“Lamb Of God being invited to perform with Black Sabbath at their final show
is one of the greatest honors of our career,” says lead guitarist Mark Morton. “As an offering to the celebration,
we’ve recorded our take on their classic ‘Children Of The Grave’, a protest song with lyrics that are as relevant today
as they were in 1971 when the original was released.”
DEFTONES PREMIERE NEW SONG "MY MIND IS A MOUNTAIN"
After last week’s reveal of Deftones‘ tenth studio album “Private Music" and the premiere of its first single
“My Mind Is A Mountain “, the multi-platinum alternative metal outfit have rolled out a music video
for the aforementioned track. The album due out on August 22nd.
AMORPHIS SHARE NEW SINGLE "BONES" + MUSIC VIDEO
Arriving on September 26, the new Amorphis album, Borderland.
Unlike the first single “Light And Shadow,” which leaned more into a hopeful tone, “Bones” dives into darker, heavier territory. Lyrically, the song explores the struggles for survival faced by early Finns, supported by crushing riffs,
Eastern-inspired strings, and thick layers of keyboards creating a sound that’s both intense and atmospheric.
In the chorus, Tomi Joutsen’s clean, emotionally charged vocals cut through the darkness with flashes of light and hope.Keyboardist Santeri Kallio shares:
“As a starting point, I wanted to prove that even a keyboard player can create an AMORPHIS song which is based on a heavy riff, and to everyone's surprise, ‘Bones’ turned out to be the heaviest “Borderland” song.”
AURI RELEASES NEW SINGLE "MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD"
The ethereal trio, Auri, returns with their long-awaited third studio album, Auri III – Candles & Beginnings,
set for release on August 15.
Propelled by the celestial voice of Johanna Kurkela, the lush sonic landscapes of Tuomas Holopainen,
and the boundless instrumental artistry of Troy Donockley, Auri once again invites listeners into a world that
defies genre. Fusing elements of folk, progressive and symphonic music with touches of world, pop, and avant-garde, III – Candles & Beginnings promises an immersive journey for the senses.
“Museum Of Childhood”, the second single from their upcoming album.
Johanna Kurkela comments: “As we venture deeper into the enchanting realm of our new album
Candles & Beginnings, we take flight on the wings of imagination, across the safe havens of our hearts,
into the ‘Museum Of Childhood’.”
JUDAS PRIEST PAYS HOMAGE TO BLACK SABBATH
Judas Priest have released a new cover of the Sabbath classic “War Pigs”
Says Judas Priest,
“We are honored to show our love for Ozzy and Black Sabbath with our homage of ‘War Pigs’
a song we play at every show around the world that fans sing along to reinforcing their love as well
for the legendary Prince Of Darkness….!!”
LORD OF THE LOST RELEASES NEW SINGLE "GHOSTS"
Flamboyant German chart-toppers Lord Of The Lost unveil “Ghosts” the awe-inspiring new single from their
upcoming studio album, OPVS NOIR Vol. 1, out August 8, 2025.
The Hamburg-based outfit is joined by none other than world-renowned cellist Tina Guo, celebrated for her electrifying performances with Hans Zimmer and collaborations with heavy acts such as Kamelot, Beyond The Black and Sabaton. This haunting piece of art expands the sonic universe of the genre-defying band even further, fusing dark metal with theatrical finesse and profound emotional depth.
Tina Guo about the collaboration:
“Working with Lord Of The Lost on ‘Ghosts’ has been an incredibly inspiring and fun experience.
The entire creative process flowed beautifully, and it was a true joy to create art with such talented and wonderful individuals. I especially loved the cello battling with Chris! Their passion and vision made every moment memorable, and filming the music video together created an unforgettable energy and synergy.”
Chris Harms adds:
“Tina Guo is not only a phenomenal cellist, but also one of the most wonderful and inspiring people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting in the music industry. Performing this song with her and even playing the cello together was incredible, both in the studio and during the video shoot. But I can’t wait to have her on stage with us live someday!”
PAPA ROACH RELEASE NEW SINGLE "BRAINDEAD"
A fierce, high-octane anthem that pulls zero punches, "Braindead" fuses PAPA ROACH's signature intensity with
Toby Morse's raw punk energy, resulting in a rebellious sonic explosion that declares, "You've got one life, one chance, one shot, I don't wanna waste it like I'm feeling braindead".
PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix comments: "We wanted to create something that felt urgent, honest, and in your face and bringing Toby in took it to the next level. This song is a call to wake up before it's too late."
Morse adds: "I've known Jacoby for over 20 years. Very proud of him with his sobriety. Their passion and hard work is why they are still here and relevant today. They also live by the 'one life, one chance' motto. So it's a true honor to be on 'Braindead' sharing these words that we all live by."
BLACKBRIAR RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR "HARPY"
Macabre raconteurs Blackbriar have released their latest single, the soaring “Harpy”.
The track weaves a tale about the mythological being, the Harpy the spirit of the wind and storms, a chilling creature who was known to abduct people, particularly those cursed by the gods.
Vocalist Zora Cock comments:
“In this song, I call upon a Harpy to please carry me away after I’ve died a thousand little deaths. I lure it with my carrion heart, after all, Harpies are known as human vultures. If not, I fear I might be stuck in the same place, slowly left eroding. I need to die one last time to be laid to rest finally. This song, Harpy, inspired the album title.”
MUSE REVEAL NEW SINGLE "UNRAVELLING"
Muse debuted “Unravelling” at their recent tour kickoff in Helsinki, Finland, and will take it along on their upcoming run of European festivals. The band recently canceled a concert in Turkey due to boycott calls mounted against promoter DBL Entertainment, whose owner had denounced protests over the jailing of Istanbul’s opposition mayor.
The successful boycott has since forced DBL Entertainment to withdraw from all of its projects, Turkish Minute reports. The Muse show will be rescheduled for 2026, with a different promoter, the band said.
VOLBEAT UNLEASH NEW SINGLE "DEMONIC DEPRESSION"
“‘Demonic Depression’ is based on one of my really good friends and the state of mind that he was in for a couple
of years,” says Poulsen. “I’ve played it for several friends, and they’ve all asked, ‘Did you write that about me?’
Which is a little scary and just shows how many people are dealing with mental issues in certain parts of their lives
and how many are constantly struggling.”
He furthers, “It’s about some heavy mental issues, so I guess the message is pretty universal. Depression is so all-consuming, and it affects so many people, and the best way to help someone struggling with it is to talk to them and listen what they have to say. I’ve had my share of mental issues throughout life, so I guess I’m part of the lyrics, too.”
