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Likewise, the rest of Black Sabbath paid tribute to the Prince of Darkness on the same day.
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Specifically, Geezer Butler uploaded a photo of Ozzy from Back to the Beginning while proclaiming: “One year ago today- hard to believe. I am so glad we were able to do the final show , back in our hometown, just a couple of weeks before Ozzy left us. Gone in body, but his legend lives on. Such incredible memories. Ozzy forever!”
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As for Bill Ward, he shared:
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Every day, there is a persistent silence,
We miss you so much,
Respectfully, with love to the Osbourne family,
Bill and Jackie Ward Family
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Every day, there is a persistent silence,
We miss you so much,
Respectfully, with love to the Osbourne family,
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Last week, Loudwire also reported that Universal Studios’ Hollywood Horror Nights will be getting an Ozzy-inspired haunted house this year at both their Hollywood and Orlando theme parks!
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We expounded:
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Universal’s websitedescribes of the haunted house honoring the late metal legend, “Ozzy Osbourne’s shocking image was as haunting as his heavy metal hits. Now you’ll enter the Prince of Darkness’s kingdom where music and mayhem collide — and everything’s gone off the rails. Veer through a decaying world ripped straight from Ozzy’s lyrics in this haunted house inspired by one of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest legends. Let the madness begin!”
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In particular, Loudwire explained, the attractions “are said to include music from six of Ozzy’s solo records” (including 1980’s Blizzard of Oz and 1991’s No More Tears). Plus, the Osbourne family “contributed to the haunted houses in both locations with each providing a unique experience while paying tribute to Ozzy.”
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You can read more about the attraction hereand see a trailer for it below:
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Going back to From the Dark, it’ll be Iommi’s first solo album since 2005’s Fused, and it’ll be released on Oct. 23 via BMG.
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Iommi teamed up with vocalist Jørn Lande for the project, as well as bassist Becky Baldwin (Mercyful Fate) and drummer Karl Brazil (James Blunt, Robbie Williams). It’ll be co-produced by Iommi and frequently collaborator Mike Exeter, too.
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“It’s an album we’ve really enjoyed making. We’re not trying to prove anything. It’s a great album. It rocks!” Iommi said of the record.
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You can preorder the album here and see the official music video for lead single “World Alone” below:
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Be sure to let us know how you feel about Iommi’s sentiments, and make sure you check out our feature on 15 rock and metal artists who became college professors below!
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For some, a career in rock or metal was directly responsible for leading them to the classroom.
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University: Coventry University (London)
Area of teaching: Music
The university further solidified its relationship with the metal guitar god the following year when it invited him to be a visiting professor of music.
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