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Ozzy and Jim in a Christmas ornament
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Ozzy and Jim
Last year I had the chance to meet Ozzy Osbourne and his band. I brought in my wife and kids to meet him too. He was a great guy, very friendly and willing to take a few pictures with us.
This Christmas my aunt — and Godmother — took the picture of Ozzy and I, and had it etched in a crystal Christmas ornament. This has to be one of the most inventive gifts I’ve ever received.
While it’s meant for the Christmas tree, this isn’t something I’ll put away. I’ll find a spot in my music studio to put it all year.
Thanks Cathy!
The Ozzman Cometh … to the 2nd stage at OzzFest
Posted by: | CommentsThe Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, has already said that he will only headline select shows at this year’s OzzFest tour, but now Ozzy said he will headline one show on the second stage. The lucky show will be the July 8 stop at San Bernardino, CA’s Hyundai Pavilion of Glen Helen.
Typically, the second stage is where the hard and heavy action goes on during OzzFest and this year will be no different … well a little different because Ozzy will be there too.
“After 10 years of headlining OZZfest’s main-stage I think it’s time for a change,” said Osbourne. “I haven’t had a chance to play this close to an audience in years and I can’t tell you how much I’m looking forward to it. So look out LA.”
Headlining the second stage for most of this year’s tour will be Black Label Society headed by Zakk Wylde. Other acts on the second stage include Unearth, All That Remains, Full Blown Chaos and others.
Zakk Wylde working on “Mafia” follow-up “Shot to Hell”
Posted by: | CommentsZakk Wylde signed his band Black Label Society to a new record deal with Roadrunner Records to do the follow-up to their hit album “Mafia.” Zakk is currently working on the album, which will be called “Shot to Hell.”
The best guitarist in the world is busy these days. In addition to working on his new album, Zakk has been named as the headliner on the second stage of Ozzfest 2006 and he is writing and recording with Ozzy for his new album. Ozzy has said in recent interviews that he will release a new studio album in 2006.
According to Roadrunner, “Shot to Hell” will be released this summer, although no specific date was released. Zakk is working with producer Michael Beinhorn (Soundgarden, Ozzy Osbourne, Red Hot Chili Peppers) on the new album.
The band’s last album Mafia debuted in March 2005 at #15 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and at #1 on the Top Independent Albums chart.
Ozzy on your GPS navigation system
Posted by: | CommentsAnyone that has a navigation system in their car knows how annoying the voice can be when giving directions. They sound so calm and relaxed — who the hell is that clam and relaxed when driving. Well, people living in Europe have a solution — you can download Ozzy’s voice to give you directions.
“In 400 meters you have reached your fucking destination,” says Ozzy’s imitation voice. If a car loses its signal he shouts: “I’ve lost the fucking satellite!”
Ozzy’s X-rated rants are selling double the combined total of all the other stars used for voice-overs which can be downloaded on to satnavs, according to the company responsible for the voices.
If Ozzy is not your cup of tea, you can listen to Sharon give directions: “Turn around, asshole.”
Now all we need is Zakk Wylde’s voice saying “Suck my Ass” no matter what you do in the car.
Zakk Wylde says he’ll play on Ozzy’s next album
Posted by: | CommentsBesides being great friends, Ozzy Osbourne and longtime guitarist Zakk Wylde have made some of the best heavy metal songs of all time. Fans of the pair were a bit distressed earlier this month when Ozzy posted a note to his Web site looking for a new guitarist.
Ozzy has blessed Zakk’s solo project, Black Label Society, which has become more of a lifestyle for band members and fans. However, even with Zakk’s busy touring schedule, a new CD and an upcoming DVD he said in a recent interview that he is willing to play with Ozzy again.
“Ozzy knows I’ll always be there for him,” Zakk said in the interview. “What comes around goes around, ’cause I remember Ozzy, awhile ago when he was lookin’ for a guitar player, he goes, ‘Zakk, it’s a nightmare.’”
“I mean the bottom line is, with Oz, he makes the calls, he’s the boss, you know what I mean? Whenever he tells me to jump, I ask, ‘how high?’ With us it’s real easy, Sharon calls Barbara Ann, my wife, and goes, ‘Tell the idiot to be down at rehearsals on Wednesday.’ ‘What time?’ ‘Tell him to be there at 1 O’clock.’”
Let’s hope that Ozzy decides to ask Zakk to play on the next CD.
