Ozzy Osbourne is the king of darkness. Yes we know this is an obvious statement to make, but nowadays with pop music becoming even more accessible, the immense power behind this title tends to be overlooked. So, it is our job to keep reminding you about the musical theatricality greatness of Ozzy Osbourne and his band members.
We bring to your attention to three new clips that have been uploaded to Ozzy’s YouTube channel, which feature Randy Rhoads’ sister and brother, Kathy and Kellie, and former Ozzy guitarist, Zakk Wylde, discussing the times they spent with Ozzy and Randy. You might not have these same personal moments with Ozzy and Randy, but you can strengthen your relationship with the dark side by checking out the expanded reissue of the “Blizzard of Ozz” and “Diary of a Madman”, which are available now. The 30th anniversary edition of the “Blizzard of Ozz” CD includes the original album in its entirety, restored and remastered, with bonus tracks, while the new legacy edition of Diary of a Madman, includes the original album in its entirety restored and remastered with a bonus second CD of previously unreleased live performances featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads with bassist, Rudy Sarzo, and drummer, Tommy Aldridge.
Still don’t think these special editions are enough to quench your dark side thirst? Well, for serious fans and collectors, the limited edition 30th anniversary deluxe boxed set, consists of the restored and remastered vinyl and CD editions of “Blizzard of Ozz” and “Diary of a Madman” as well as the “Ozzy Live” compact disc. The box also contains an expensive 100 page coffee table book, a two-sided wall-size poster, a precise and detailed full-size replica of Ozzy’s iconic gold cross and the DVD, “Thirty Years After The Blizzard”. If this package still doesn’t stifle your “bat” hunger than we are at loss of words for you. Our best thought could be to invent your own time machine and travel back 30 years. We wish you the best of luck!
by Lonnie Nemiroff
