8 Ozzy Osbourne songs that remind us why he is truly the "Prince of Darkness"

It’s impossible not to remember Ozzy Osbourne whenever you think of heavy metal. Over decades, 'The King of Metal' has given us everything, starting from verses that rattle your soul to lyrics that are powerful and commanding. As the world bids goodbye to one of metal’s most iconic voices, here are 8 iconic tracks that remind us why Ozzy is truly the "Prince of Darkness".

1. Crazy Train: ‘Crazy Train’ is packed with Randy Rhoads’ electrifying guitar and Ozzy’s raw and loud vocals. It's energetic, infectious, and somehow manages to turn your surroundings into a stadium. The song is from the album Blizzard of Ozz

2. War Pigs: This is one of the most iconic tracks by Black Sabbath from their album Paranoid. Ozzy's haunting vocals paired with Tony Iommi’s slow-burning riff is too good to be missed.

3. Mr. Crowley: Dark, theatrical, and a bit of spooky vibes, ‘Mr. Crowley' show off Ozzy’s fascination with occultist Aleister Crowley. From the album Blizzard of Ozz, this track has iconic keyboard intro with Rhoads’ lyrics and music.

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4. Iron Man: That riff. That robotic voice intro. That crushing delivery. Iron Man is truly one of Sabbath’s biggest hits, and we know why. The song sounds just as heavy now as it did 50 years ago.

5. Bark at the Moon: Ozzy’s ‘Bark at the Moon’ is fast, wild, and theatrical. It's one of those tracks which proved why he is called The Prince of Darkness. Bonus points for the iconic werewolf video.


6. No More Tears: An emotionally complex track that balances metal edge with tenderness. Ozzy almost sounds vulnerable in this track. The song still delivers one of the heaviest grooves of his solo years.

7. Paranoid: ‘Paranoid’ was the first Black Sabbath single release, which became one of their biggest hits. The track is quick, punchy, and absolutely unforgettable. And surprisingly, the whole song was recorded in 2-3 days.

8. Mama, I'm Coming Home: ‘Mama, I'm Coming Home’ is one of Ozzy’s most powerful ballads. The song features Ozzy on vocals, Zakk Wylde on guitar, Bob Daisley on bass, and Randy Castillo on drums. The lyrics were written by Lemmy, and the song was produced by Tom Fletcher. It's raw, emotional, and beautiful, which proves that even the Prince of Darkness had a soft side.


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