As anticipation builds for Black Sabbath’s forthcoming new album 13, which will arrive on June 11, Ozzy Osbourne has revealed in a post on Facebook, that while working on the record over the last 18 months, he had also relapsed on drugs and alcohol.
“For the last year and a half, I have been drinking and taking drugs,” Osbourne wrote last night. “I was in a very dark place and was an asshole to the people I love most, my family. However, I am happy to say that I am now 44 days sober.”
Ozzy also addressed rumors that he and longtime wife and manager Sharon Osbourne were headed toward a breakup.
“Just to set the record straight, Sharon and I are not divorcing,” he wrote. “I’m just trying to be a better person. I would like to apologize to Sharon, my family, my friends and my band mates for my insane behavior during this period…and my fans.”
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Here’s a photo gallery from Guitar World‘s Rock & Roll Roast of Zakk Wylde, which took place January 19, 2012, during Winter NAMM at The Grove in Anaheim, California.
Revolver & Guitar World are at it again with the 2013 Rock & Roll Roast of Dee Snider, presented by Epiphone & Monster Energy.
This year will be even more exciting; it’s being taped live for TV and it’s open to the public. The event features roastmaster Penn Jillette, a celebrity dais including Zakk Wylde, Jim Norton, Lita Ford, Eddie Trunk, Scott Ian, Jim Florentine, Craig Gass & Mick Foley, and our guest of honor, Dee Snider!
The evening will begin with the star-studded red carpet show followed by dinner & cocktails during the main event.
Click HERE for more info on attending the Rock & Roll Roast of Dee Snider!
[futureusgalleryimagebrowser id=147]Photos: Travis Shinn
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Revolver‘s sister publication, Guitar World, held its inauguralRock & Roll Roast on January 19 at the Grove in Anaheim, CA. The first guest to make it to the hot seat? Black Label Society frontman and former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde! Roastmaster Sharon Osbourne and other metal-loving luminaries such as Chris Jericho, Anthrax’s Scott Ian, Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, as well as comedy and roast veterans Jim Norton, Brian Posehn, and Jim Florentine ripped into Wylde. Carla Harvey of Revolver faves the Butcher Babies was there on the Red Carpet beforehand to get the lowdown on all the action.
]]>Revolver‘s sister publication, Guitar World, announced today its first-ever Rock & Roll Roast, to be held January 19 at the Grove in Anaheim, CA. Its first guest to make it to the hot seat? Black Label Society frontman and former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde!
Roastmaster Sharon Osbourne and other metal-loving luminaries such as Ozzy Osbourne, Chris Jericho, Anthrax’s Scott Ian, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, as well as comedy and roast veterans Jim Norton, Brian Posehn, Jim Florentine, and more, will all take aim at Wylde, who is best known for his incredible axe chops, his golden locks and his signature Bullseye guitar line. Fresh from her recent stint on the Judas Priest tour, Lady Starlight (Lady Gaga’s resident DJ) will also be on hand to serve as the evening’s official DJ.
Roastee Wylde commented, “How can they roast me? I’m a good Catholic boy…” Roastmaster Sharon Osbourne explained, “Zakk has always called me his Mom, but I think my boy needs a good kicking.” Editorial Director of Guitar World, Brad Tolinski added, “We’re excited to kick-off this new annual event, and who better than Zakk Wylde, to be our first… victim.”
The event is not open to the public, as it is a charity event to raise money for MusiCares, a non-profit that provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. People who are interested in attending and would like to sponsor the event should click here.
Check out the first video preview, featuring comedian Jim Norton, below. For more information on the event, click here. And to learn more about the charity, MusiCares, click here.