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DATE: MARCH 5, 2020

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

OZZY OSBOURNE

CANCELS SXSW APPEARANCES

Following recent cancellations by major corporations, artists, record companies and studios because of the ongoing threat of the coronavirus, OZZY OSBOURNE has likewise decided to cancel his upcoming appearance at SXSW.

OSBOURNE was scheduled to attend SXSW in support of the world premiere screening of “Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne,” a two-hour documentary special exploring the many lives and decade-spanning career of the rock legend which is set to air this summer on A&E.

The “THE NINE LIVES OF OZZY OSBOURNE” documentary will trace his life from his childhood in poverty and time in prison, to fronting Black Sabbath and successful solo career, to becoming one of rock’s elder statesman and a loveable 21^st century television dad. During his journey, Ozzy has continually reinvented himself and his career to propel himself toward greater success. As the Grammy-winning artist turns 70, he reflects on the intimate details of his successes, failures, and his unique ability for survival and perseverance. The documentary also features interviews with Sharon, Kelly and Jack Osbourne as well as friends and fellow musicians including Rick Rubin, Ice-T, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Jonathan Davis, Post Malone and more.

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March 3, 2020

OZZY OSBOURNE’s ‘Ordinary Man’ Is The #1 Rock Album In The World With Top Ten Positions In Seven Countries

DATE: MARCH 3, 2020

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

OZZY OSBOURNE’S

‘ORDINARY MAN’

IS THE #1 ROCK ALBUM IN THE WORLD

WITH TOP TEN POSITIONS IN SEVEN COUNTRIES

ALBUM IS THE HIGHEST CHARTING OF

OZZY’S CAREER AROUND THE WORLD

DEBUTS ON BILLBOARD CHARTS:

#1 ON TOP ROCK ALBUMS CHART

# 2 TOP ALBUM SALES CHART

#3 ON THE TOP 200

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE‘s first new solo album in ten years, the critically acclaimed ORDINARY MAN (Epic Records), is the #1 rock album in the world, topping multiple charts in its triumphant first week of release.

In the U.S., the album entered the Billboard charts at #3 on the Top 200 chart, #2 on the Top Album Sales chart (making it his highest charting album ever on the tally, surpassing his No. 3 peak with Black Rain) and #1 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums Chart. This marks OZZY‘s fifth consecutive Top 5 entry and sixth Top 10 entry on the Top 200 chart. It also places ahead of his most recent offering, SCREAM, which arrived at #4 in 2010.

Get the new album here.

Worldwide, ORDINARY MAN has entered the charts in the Top Ten in seven countries making it the highest charting album of OZZY‘s career. It debuted at #3 on the U.K. chart, breaking OZZY‘s previous peak on the charts 40 years ago for Blizzard of Ozz (which peaked at #7). OZZY also demolished his highest chart position in Australia, debuting at #4 and cracking the Top 10 there for the first time in his career. OZZY secured his solo career’s highest marks in Germany as well, coming in at #2. Elsewhere, the album earned Top Ten positions in Sweden at #1, the U.S. #3, Italy #6 and Ireland #6.

To celebrate the album’s arrival, OZZY made history by launching a worldwide tattoo sale and album listening event. Held on the eve of the album’s release (February 20), OZZY premiered his new album simultaneously at tattoo parlors in 57 cities around the world–making it the largest multi-city album release event in rock ‘n’ roll history. Globally more than 3,000 fans received exclusive OZZY-inspired tattoos created specifically for the one-day only event while hearing the album for the first time. Over 1,000 unique tattoo designs were created from some of the top artists around the world, with a total social reach of over 20 million. Here are some of the tattoo designs:

CREDIT (in order):

BERLIN – Bläckfisk Tattoo (artist: KALO)

SYDNEY – The Darling Parlour (artist: Daniel Joseph)

SÃO PAULO – Black Tree Ink (artist: Felipe Rodrigues Fe Rod)

SYDNEY – The Darling Parlour (artist: Habby Yuan)

BRUSSELS – La Boucherie Moderne (artist: Maelze Buth)

SYDNEY – The Darling Parlour (artist: Ginger Jeong)

LISBON – Queen Of Hearts Tattoos (artist: Ann d’Cor)

“To say that I’m honored is not enough,” OZZY says. “I’m truly blown away that 3,000 people got Ozzy-inspired tattoos.”

This campaign also inspired the re-release of the iconic 1992 tattoo merchandise collection from the ‘No More Tours’ tour archive. See the shirts and other album merch here.

On release day, OZZY also unveiled the Golden Ticket Sweepstakes. In the U.S. only, all physical copies of the album (CD, vinyl, cassette, and pre-saves) are bundled with a unique code. Fans may now enter their codes here to redeem for once-in-a-lifetime OZZY prizes. The prizes range from a trip for two to Los Angeles to have dinner with OZZY and Sharon Osbourne, a signed guitar, a Blizzard of Ozz platinum plaque, See You on the Other Side Box Set, and more.

ORDINARY MAN marks OSBOURNE‘s first new solo music in almost 10 years. Recorded in Los Angeles, the album features producer Andrew Watt on guitars, Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) on bass and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) on drums. Beyond the core band, ORDINARY MAN, features a who’s-who of OZZY friends and collaborators including Elton John, Slash, Post Malone, and Tom Morello.

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OZZY OSBOURNE Releases New Album, Holds a Record-Breaking Worldwide Tattoo Event and Attends Amoeba Music for Record Signing

DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2020

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

OZZY OSBOURNE

RELEASES NEW ALBUM ‘ORDINARY MAN’

TODAY (FEBRUARY 21) WITH

HISTORY-MAKING GLOBAL TATTOO EVENT

YESTERDAY (FEBRUARY 20) &

LOS ANGELES IN-STORE SIGNING APPEARANCE AT AMOEBA RECORDS HOLLYWOOD TODAY

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE has released his first new solo album in ten years, the highly anticipated ORDINARY MAN (Epic Records). Get it here.

To celebrate the record’s arrival, OZZY made history by launching the largest global tattoo sale and album listening event ever across 50 cities worldwide on Thursday, February 20. Fans heard the record before anyone and were the first to choose from a collection of exclusive OZZY-inspired tattoo designs.

Today,OZZY returns to the world-famous Amoeba Records (where he last hosted an in-store in June 2010) in Hollywood, CA at 5:00pm. To attend, purchase ORDINARY MAN (available on CD, LP or picture disc) in-store at Amoeba Hollywood on February 21.

Additionally, OZZY today unveils the Golden Ticket Sweepstakes with the release. In the U.S. only, all physical copies of the album (CD, vinyl, cassette, and pre-saves) are bundled with a unique code. Beginning today, fans may enter their codes at ordinarymansweepstakes.com to redeem for once-in-a-lifetime OZZY prizes. The prizes range from a trip for two to Los Angeles to have dinner with OZZY and Sharon Osbourne, a signed guitar, a Blizzard of Ozz platinum plaque, See You on the Other Side Box Set, and more.

ORDINARY MAN was preceded by a trio of new OZZY classics. Epic rocker and first single “Under The Graveyard” tallied over 15 million streams and 5.3 million YouTube views on the music video. Premiered just last month, the title track and cinematic ballad “Ordinary Man” [feat. Elton John] eclipsed 7 million streams. Meanwhile, the metallic burner “Straight To Hell” [feat. Slash] scored 6.9 million streams and 4.2 million YouTube views on the music video.

Shared as the latest single last night, the album reunites OZZY with Post Malone on the thrashed-out ripper “It’s A Raid.” From the harmonica-driven devilish blues metal stomper “Eat Me” to the ominous and otherworldly trip “Scary Little Green Men” and the poetic choir-backed confessional “Holy For Tonight,” ORDINARY MAN represents every side of one of the most influential, insurgent, and impactful icons of all-time.

Experience ORDINARY MAN now.

ORDINARY MAN marks OSBOURNE‘s first new solo music in almost 10 years. Recorded in Los Angeles, the album features producer Andrew Watt on guitars, Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) on bass and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) on drums. Beyond the core band, ORDINARY MAN, features a who’s-who of OZZY friends and collaborators including Elton John, Slash, Post Malone, and Tom Morello. Get the album here.

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OZZY OSBOURNE Teases Fans With Special Clip In Advance Of New Album ‘ORDINARY MAN’

Date: FEBRUARY 20, 2020

From: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

OZZY OSBOURNE

TEASES FANS WITH

SPECIAL CLIP IN ADVANCE OF

HIS HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED

NEW ALBUM ‘ORDINARY MAN’

Ozzy is that you?

With Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE‘s highly-anticipated ORDINARY MAN (Epic Records) out tomorrow (February 21), he has shared a special clip in advance of the release. But who is the man under the cloak?! Watch the clip here.

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OZZY OSBOURNE Cancels 2020 “No More Tours 2”

DATE: FEB 17, 2020

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

OZZY OSBOURNE

CANCELS 2020

NORTH AMERICAN

“NO MORE TOURS 2” DATES

TO HEAD OVERSEAS

FOR ADDITIONAL MEDICAL TREATMENTS

OZZY OSBOURNE‘s 2020 North American “NO MORE TOURS 2” has unfortunately been cancelled to allow OSBOURNE to continue to recover from various health issues he has faced over the past year. This decision was made to accommodate fans who’ve been holding tickets for rescheduled shows and have been asked to change plans, some multiple times. Following promotional obligations for his new ORDINARY MAN album (out February 21), OSBOURNE will head to Europe for additional treatments.

“I’m so thankful that everyone has been patient because I’ve had a shit year,” OSBOURNE said. “Unfortunately, I won’t be able to get to Switzerland for treatment until April and the treatment takes six-eight weeks.

“I don’t want to start a tour and then cancel shows at the last minute, as it’s just not fair to the fans. I’d rather they get a refund now and when I do the North American tour down the road, everyone who bought a ticket for these shows will be the first ones in line to purchase tickets at that time.”

Refunds are available at the original point of purchase. All refunds, including fees, will be returned directly to the credit card used. Additionally, ticketholders who purchased “No More Tours 2” tickets will have first access to tickets when the next tour is announced.

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February 6, 2020

OZZY OSBOURNE Celebrates ‘Ordinary Man’ Release With Worldwide Tattoo Event And Los Angeles In-Store Appearance

DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2020

OZZY OSBOURNE

CELEBRATES

‘ORDINARY MAN’ ALBUM RELEASE

WITH WORLDWIDE TATTOO EVENT

AND LOS ANGELES IN-STORE APPEARANCE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 GLOBAL

TATTOO EVENT AND ALBUM LISTENING PARTY

IN 50 MORE THAN CITIES AROUND THE WORLD,

TO BE FOLLOWED BY

IN-STORE SIGNING AT AMOEBA RECORDS IN HOLLYWOOD

ON RELEASE DAY: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21

On the eve of the release (February 20) of OZZY OSBOURNE‘s ORDINARY MAN (Epic Records), more than 50 cities around the world will host celebrations for the largest global tattoo sale and album listening event in history. This will be followed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter appearing at an in-store signing at Amoeba Records in Hollywood, CA on release day (February 21).

Fans attending the February 20 events–to be held simultaneously at tattoo shops in 50 cities around the world–will not only have the opportunity to listen to ORDINARY MAN in advance of its release, but they’ll also be among the first to select from a collection of exclusive OZZY-inspired tattoo designs. For more information and to RSVP, click here and watch a video here.

Release day will see OSBOURNE hosting his first in-store in 10 years, set to take place at Amoeba Records in Hollywood, CA at 5:00 PM. To attend: purchase ORDINARY MAN (available on CD, LP or picture disc) in-store at Amoeba Hollywood on February 21. Please note: signing space is limited; line to purchase will form on Sunset Blvd. on February 21, before store opens at 10:30 AM. There is a limit of two copies of ORDINARY MAN per person for signing. No additional items will be signed at this event and no photos with the artist will be possible.

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Details revealed for OZZY OSBOURNE’s ‘Ordinary Man’ Due Out February 21

DATE: JANUARY 9, 2019

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

OSBOURNE’S

‘ORDINARY MAN’

SET FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 RELEASE

ON EPIC RECORDS

ALBUM WAS RECORDED IN LOS ANGELES WITH

ANDREW WATT, DUFF MCKAGAN AND CHAD SMITH

SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE ELTON JOHN, POST MALONE,

SLASH AND TOM MORELLO

ORDINARY MAN AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2020

“There’s a line in ‘Ordinary Man’ where I sing,

‘I don’t want to die an ordinary man,’

which I don’t think I will,”

OZZY says with a laugh

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE has set Friday, February 21 as the release date for his new ORDINARY MAN album. Marking his first new solo music in almost 10 years, the album has been preceded by the release of two singles, the title #1 rock track “Under The Graveyard,” which was followed by “Straight To Hell” featuring Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash (watch the video here). The album’s track will be available instantly with any pre-order of the album. Pre-order the album here.

ORDINARY MAN will be available as a standard CD, deluxe CD, black vinyl, deluxe gatefold swirl color vinyl, picture disc and digital album. In addition, all physical copies of the album will include a unique code that will allow the purchaser to enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win one of over 300 OZZY prizes (including an official OZZY laminate to get into any show on the 2020 “NO MORE TOURS 2,” meet and greets with OZZY, a gift certificate to the OZZY global store and much more!) All details on the sweepstakes can be found at www.ozzy.com.

“It was a lot of fun to do though it’s a lot different from my other albums,” OZZY says of the album. “We recorded it quickly, which I haven’t done since the first Black Sabbath album. This made it a different process, which I actually enjoyed.”

Recorded in Los Angeles, the album features producer Andrew Watt on guitars, Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) on bass and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) on drums. Beyond the core band, ORDINARY MAN, features a who’s-who of OZZY friends and collaborators including Elton John, Post Malone, and Tom Morello.

“It all just came together,” OZZY explains of the guest stars. “Slash is a dear friend of mine, as is Elton. When I was writing ‘Ordinary Man,’ it reminded me of an old Elton song and I said to Sharon, ‘I wonder if he would sing on it?’ We asked and lo and behold, he agreed and sings and play piano on the song.”

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OZZY OSBOURNE Unveils Video For “Under The Graveyard”

DATE: DECEMBER 19, 2019

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

OZZY OSBOURNE

UNVEILS VIDEO FOR

#1 ROCK RADIO TRACK

“UNDER THE GRAVEYARD”

FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM, ‘ORDINARY MAN,’

DUE OUT EARLY NEXT YEAR

WATCH THE CLIP HERE

For his new video for the #1 rock track “Under The Graveyard,” OZZY OSBOURNEreteamed with acclaimed film director, screenwriter and music video director Jonas Akerlund (who worked with OSBOURNE on videos for “Let Me Hear You Scream” and “Gets Me Through”). Watch the video here.

The semi-autobiographical video was recently filmed in Los Angeles and features actors Jack Kilmer (as OZZY OSBOURNE) and Jessica Barden (as Sharon Osbourne). Set in the late 70s in the early part of OZZY‘s solo career, the clip shows the darkness of life and how a helping hand and love can change everything.

“For ‘Under the Graveyard’ Jonas (Akerlund) developed the story into a ‘mini movie,'” says OZZY OSBOURNE. “But, to be quite honest, it’s hard for me to watch because it takes me back to some of the darkest times in my life. Thankfully Sharon was there to pick me up and believe in me. It was the first time she was there to fully support me and build me back up, but it certainly wasn’t the last.”

“Under The Graveyard” recently captured the #1 position on the Rock Radio Chart and has eclipsed 5.4 million streams worldwide. It marks the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter’s third #1 on this chart and his first in 10 years; “Under The Graveyard” is his first new solo music in as many years. It’s the first track from OZZY‘s forthcoming album, ORDINARY MAN, due out on Epic Records in early 2020.

ORDINARY MAN was recorded in Los Angeles and features producer Andrew Watt on guitars, Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) on bass and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) on drums.

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Update: $25,000 Reward From OZZY OSBOURNE Remains For Return Of All Stolen Randy Rhoads Items

DATE: DECEMBER 11, 2019

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

RANDY RHOADS’ INSTRUMENTS AND MEMORABILIA

STOLEN FROM MUSONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC IN

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA ON THANKSGIVING

SOME MEMORABILIA RECOVERED, BUT GUITAR AND AMP

REMAIN MISSING

OZZY OSBOURNE

OFFERS $25,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION

LEADING TO ARREST AND CONVICTION OF SUSPECTS

Following a Thanksgiving burglary of a variety of historical Randy Rhoads instruments and memorabilia, OZZY OSBOURNE is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction and/or return of the remaining missing items. The reward will be disbursed upon the return of all the missing items.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter made the appeal via an announcement (12-7) on social media here. While some items were recovered, the most valuable ones remain missing (details and photos below).

The robbery occurred Thanksgiving night (November 28) at the Musonia School of Music in North Hollywood, CA, the school where Randy Rhoads famously taught guitar and which was run by Randy’s late mother Delores. Following Randy’s death 37 years ago, the school drew fans from all over the world as a place where the Rhoads Family happily opened their hearts to share the life of Randy.

“As you can imagine, the items that were viciously stolen, including Randy’s first electric guitar, are irreplaceable to the Rhoads Family,” OZZY says “I am heartbroken that these treasured physical memories of Randy and Delores have been taken from the family so I’ve decided to personally offer a reward.”

Anyone with information regarding the theft, should reach out to Nick D’Argenzio, 818-281-7893 (phone) or email: nickdargenzio@gmail.com.

The stolen items are as follows:

* Randy Rhoads’ First Electric Guitar Owned, Harmony Rocket, Est. 1963

* Randy Rhoads Series Marshall Head, Rare Prototype No. 1 or 2 given to the family by Marshall Company.

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December 9, 2019

OZZY OSBOURNE’S “Under The Graveyard” Hits #1 On Rock Radio Chart

DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2019

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

OZZY OSBOURNE

RETURNS TO #1 ON ROCK RADIO CHART

WITH “UNDER THE GRAVEYARD”

FORTHCOMING ALBUM, ‘ORDINARY MAN,’ ARRIVES IN 2020

“It sounds like Ozzy and, remarkably, Ozzy’s voice can still tear through your soul.”

NPR–11/8/19

“With gothic guitar and a bluesy swing, the song harkens back to classic Ozzy – yet still it feels fresh.”

ROLLING STONE–11/12/19

“He’s been knocked down, but Ozzy Osbourne gets back up again on his first new single in nearly a decade, the thundering ‘Under the Graveyard.'”

BILLBOARD–11/8/19

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE has the #1 Rock Song in the country this week as his single “Under The Graveyard“ captures the #1 position on the Rock Radio Chart. This marks his third #1 on this chart and his first in 10 years; “Under The Graveyard” is his first new solo music in as many years. It also heralds OZZY‘s forthcoming album, ORDINARY MAN, due out on Epic Records in early 2020.

Listen to the song HERE.

Additionally, “Under The Graveyard” has eclipsed 5.4 million streams worldwide and received acclaim from Rolling Stone, NPR, and more. A cinematic music video will be unveiled soon.

Last month, OZZY unleashed “Straight To Hell,” the album’s second single featuring Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash. OZZY also joined Post Malone to perform their record-breaking collaboration “Take What You Want” in front of a sold-out audience at the Forum in Los Angeles (11/21) and to a national audience on ABC’s American Music Awards (11/24).

ORDINARY MAN was recorded in Los Angeles and features producer Andrew Watt on guitars, Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) on bass and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) on drums.

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Update: $25,000 Reward From OZZY OSBOURNE Remains For Return Of All Stolen Randy Rhoads Items

OZZY OSBOURNE’S “Under The Graveyard” Hits #1 On Rock Radio Chart