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Ozzy Osbourne — The Prince of Darkness on Metal Nerdery
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Few figures in the history of heavy metal loom as large as Ozzy Osbourne. From his foundational years fronting Black Sabbath through one of the greatest solo careers in rock history, Ozzy has been a constant presence in metal for over five decades. On Metal Nerdery we've gone deep on the man, the myth, and the music — album by album, era by era. Here's everything we've covered.
Our Ozzy Episodes
July 31, 2025
A full tribute episode to the Prince of Darkness himself — covering the full scope of Ozzy's legacy, from Black Sabbath through his solo career, his cultural impact, and what makes him one of the most important figures in metal history.
December 11, 2025
A deep dive into Ozzy's 1986 album The Ultimate Sin — featuring Jake E. Lee on guitar. One of the more overlooked albums in the Ozzy catalog gets a proper Metal Nerdery review treatment. Is it underrated? We settle it.
January 2, 2025
The second and final Randy Rhoads studio album with Ozzy — and arguably the more ambitious of the two. Diary of a Madman showcases Rhoads at his most compositionally adventurous. We dig into every track and ask the big question: is this better than Blizzard of Ozz?
December 28, 2023
Ozzy's first album after the devastating loss of Randy Rhoads — introducing Jake E. Lee on guitar. Bark at the Moon had to prove Ozzy could carry on without his greatest collaborator. The title track remains one of the most recognizable riffs in 80s metal. We break it all down.
January 20, 2022
The live album recorded in 1982 featuring Tommy Aldridge on drums and Brad Gillis on guitar — Ozzy's first live record as a solo artist. A full setlist of Black Sabbath covers performed without the band that wrote them. How does it hold up?
February 25, 2021
Our original comprehensive deep dive into Ozzy's 1980s solo catalog — covering the full arc from Blizzard of Ozz through the decade. The episode that started the Metal Nerdery Ozzy journey. Essential listening if you want the full picture.