Lucifer’s New Frontman: Ozzy Osbourne (1948–2025) – the bat-biting, ant-snorting godfather of metal signs off in style
Wednesday, 23 July 2025 () Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, lived louder than the amplifiers he fronted. From Birmingham’s grimy streets, he forged heavy metal with Black Sabbath’s doom-laden riffs, reshaping rock forever. His voice – raw, haunted, unforgettable – became the soundtrack of rebellion and existential dread. Offstage, he was chaos incarnate: biting bats, snorting ants, and turning scandal into legend. Fired by Sabbath, he returned with Crazy Train, proving he was both survivor and showman. His final concert at Villa Park, days before his death at 76, was a thunderous farewell. Ozzy didn’t just live rock ‘n’ roll – he weaponised it.
PETA has remembered Ozzy Osbourne - who infamously bit the head off a bat during a concert - for the "gentle side" he showed to animals following the Black Sabbath frontman's death aged 76.
Join Seth and Chris Akin as they react to the incredibly sad news of the passing of two giants: Black Sabbath's iconic frontman Ozzy Osbourne and beloved The Cosby Show actor Malcolm-Jamal..
Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76, family says
Either clad in black or bare-chested, the singer was often the target of parents’ groups for his imagery and..
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Wednesday, 23 July 2025 ()
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