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Ozzy Osbourne passes away: 5 underrated songs every metal fan should revisit
By Aman Shukla Published on July 23, 2025, 00:38 IST The heavy metal world lost a legend on July 22, 2025, when Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic 'Prince of Darkness,' passed away at 76, just weeks after his final performance at Villa Park. Known for his groundbreaking work with Black Sabbath and a solo career that redefined the genre, Osbourne's legacy is monumental. While hits like Crazy Train and No More Tears dominate his discography, many of his lesser-known tracks deserve equal spotlight. Here, we dive into some of Ozzy Osbourne's most underrated songs that showcase his vocal prowess, lyrical depth, and the virtuosic talent of his collaborators—perfect for fans looking to rediscover his catalogue. 1. Waiting for Darkness ( The Ultimate Sin , 1986) This track from The Ultimate Sin is a sinister gem that captures Ozzy's knack for blending dark themes with catchy melodies. With Jake E. Lee's searing guitar work, Waiting for Darkness explores a yearning for escape from the light, delivering a heavier take on the hair metal era's sound. Fans on platforms like Reddit have praised its haunting vibe and Lee's standout performance, making it a must-listen for those diving into Ozzy's mid-80s work. 2. Secret Loser ( The Ultimate Sin , 1986) Another standout from The Ultimate Sin , Secret Loser is a high-energy track with an infectious riff and Ozzy's signature vocal quirks. Featured in the 1986 sci-fi film The Wraith , it's a song that showcases his ability to balance commercial appeal with raw metal energy. Guitarist Jake E. Lee has expressed pride in this track, noting its challenging execution, yet it remains underappreciated in his catalog. 3. Killer of Giants ( The Ultimate Sin , 1986) A poignant anti-war anthem, Killer of Giants pairs Jake E. Lee's intricate guitar work with Ozzy's emotive vocals to address the threat of nuclear annihilation. Its lyrical depth and melodic structure make it one of his most thought-provoking tracks, yet it's often overshadowed by flashier singles. Fans on Quora and Reddit call it a masterpiece that deserves more recognition for its emotional weight. 4. Bloodbath in Paradise ( No Rest for the Wicked , 1988) Introducing Zakk Wylde's blistering guitar style, Bloodbath in Paradise is a dark, aggressive track about the Manson murders. Its fast-paced energy and Wylde's pinch harmonics bring a fresh intensity to Ozzy's late-80s sound. Despite critical acclaim for its raw power, it's rarely mentioned among his top hits, making it a hidden gem for metalheads. 5. S.I.N. ( No More Tears , 1991) From the iconic No More Tears album, S.I.N. is a fan-favorite deep cut that showcases Zakk Wylde's shredding skills, especially in the outro solo. Its driving rhythm and Ozzy's commanding vocals make it a standout, yet it's often overlooked in favor of the album's title track or Mama, I'm Coming Home . Reddit users frequently cite it as a track that deserves more love. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Daily Mirror
06-07-2025
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Black Sabbath crowd boo 'controversial' supergroup at Ozzy Osbourne festival
The first supergroup of Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning festival were booed by some members of the event's crowd yesterday due to one of its controversial members The inaugural supergroup performance at the Black Sabbath gig yesterday received a polarised response, with a portion of the audience expressing their disapproval through boos. The concert saw some of the biggest names in metal and rock music come together to honour Ozzy Osbourne as he performed for the final time with Black Sabbath. Huge music stars came together to perform a number of Black Sabbath's hits at his Back to the Beginning festival - however as the first supergroup arrived on stage, some fans weren't too impressed. "We got our first supergroup of the day. Lzzy Hale is fronting it, one of the only - if not the only - woman on today's bill," Birmingham Live 's Kirsty Bosley reported. "Members of Faith No More (Mike Bordin), Megadeth (David Ellefson) Ozzy Osbourne's legendary guitarist Jake E Lee. They're playing The Ultimate Sin by Ozzy." However, she noted that the entrance of a particular artist was met with negative reactions from the fans. She continued: "David Draiman from Disturbed is now joining them to huge boos from the crowd. He's caused controversy with his political opinions online and the crowd are not welcoming. "Despite boos, hands are still up in the air to clap along to the Draiman-fronted rendition of 1986 Ozzy track Shot In The Dark." Disturbed, widely recognised for their sombre cover of Simon and Garfunkel's The Sound of Silence, found their vocalist David Draiman at the centre of controversy post-Glastonbury earlier this week. Draiman released a video in which he criticised Bob Vylan after they chanted "death, death to the IDF" during their livestreamed set at Glastonbury. Posting on his Instagram page, Draiman said: " I just wanted to speak my mind a little bit about the events of this past weekend. "No one should ever use any stage at any festival anywhere in the world to incite hatred and violence against anyone. I think it's disgusting. I think it's irresponsible and contrary to the whole reason people get together at these festivals to begin with." He added: "More importantly, just from a human perspective, what exactly do you really think you're going to achieve here? You know, death to the IDF. Every citizen of the state of Israel has to serve. Every citizen. "So you're saying that the majority of world Jews should die, should be killed? That's what you're saying. Good luck with that. Iran saw how easy that wasn't so I'm not sure what you want, what you're trying to achieve other than virtue signalling and instant fame that this selling of Jew hatred has seen to gift everyone with these days."
