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Forbes
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Black Sabbath Hits No. 1 For The First Time
Black Sabbath earns its first No. 1 on one Billboard chart as 'Paranoid' tops the Hot Hard Rock ... More Songs list following the band's final concert in Birmingham. LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath performs at Ozzfest 2016 at San Manuel Amphitheater on September 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor ABA) Black Sabbath said goodbye to fans around the world with a farewell concert held in Birmingham, England in early July. The group reformed in its classic lineup for one final show – an event that likely also marked the end of Ozzy Osbourne's performing career. Charts globally reflect the excitement and sadness drummed up by the performance, and in the United States, Black Sabbath scores a long-overdue hit, as the band manages to conquer a Billboard ranking for the very first time. Black Sabbath Lands a First No. 1 Black Sabbath launches 'Paranoid' at No. 1 on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. The group earns not only its first No. 1 or even its first top 10, but its first appearance ever on the ranking of the most consumed hard rock tracks throughout the U.S. The tally was introduced many years after Black Sabbath's initial commercial heyday, but some longtime fans may still be surprised by the fact that it took until 2025 and the group's swan song for the rockers to appear anywhere on the list. 'Paranoid' Returns on Multiple Rankings 'Paranoid' also debuts on both the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs and Hot Rock Songs charts at the same time. Coincidentally, it launches at No. 16, earning Black Sabbath just its second-ever hit. More than a decade ago, in 2013, 'God Is Dead?' arrived and spent a very short stint on the consumption-based rankings. Hard Rock Classic Hits the Sales and Streaming Tallies The same single, which is regarded as perhaps Black Sabbath's most famous and one of the most highly-regarded hard rock tunes in history, returns to both the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales and Hard Rock Streaming Songs charts simultaneously. 'Paranoid' reenters those tallies at Nos. 5 and 10, respectively. Those positions mark high points that 'Paranoid' has reached in the past, and the composition returns to them as interest in the band's music surges. A Classic Album Climbs Once Again 'Paranoid' served as the lead single from Black Sabbath's second studio album of the same name, which arrived in 1970. As the smash hit debuts and returns to several rosters, Paranoid the collection reappears on the Top Hard Rock Albums tally this week, breaking back in at No. 16. That slot serves as a never-before-seen high for the bestselling release.
Perth Now
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Black Sabbath's farewell gig becomes feature-length film
Black Sabbath's farewell performance is being turned into a "feature-length concert film". The legendary band recently performed their final concert at Villa Park in Birmingham, and the star-studded event - which featured appearances from the likes of Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Yungblud, and Travis Barker - is now being transformed into a "big-screen celebration of Ozzy Osbourne and the legacy of Black Sabbath". A statement on Ozzy's Instagram page reads: "We are excited to announce the theatrical release of Back To The Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow – coming early 2026. "The feature-length concert film will be a big-screen celebration of Ozzy Osbourne and the legacy of Black Sabbath, capturing the raw power and emotional weight of Ozzy's final bow in his hometown of Birmingham." The upcoming film is being billed as a "love letter to Ozzy". The statement continues: "Presented as a love letter to Ozzy and the pioneering sound of @BlackSabbath, the theatrical release will be a distilled version of the epic all-day event held at Villa Park. "Featuring thunderous performances of 'War Pigs,' 'Iron Man,' 'Children of the Grave,' and a show-stopping 'Paranoid,' the film promises a deeply personal and electrifying farewell from the godfather of heavy metal with exclusive behind-the-scenes access and interviews from this iconic live performance (sic)" Meanwhile, Yungblud - whose real name is Dominic Harrison - previously admitted that he's "found solace in being similar" to Ozzy. The singer is a long-time fan of the Black Sabbath frontman, and he paid a glowing tribute to Ozzy ahead of the band's farewell gig at Villa Park. Yungblud told The Independent: "Since I can remember, Ozzy has always been a part of my life. "I grew up around rock music, and he was a character to me before I even knew anything about him. I remember his hair, I remember his massive mouth, I remember his glasses from when I was three years old. "If you know me and my family, we're truly f****** loud – they used to call us The Osbournes. So, I kind of found solace in being similar to them. "Growing up watching The Osbournes and the madness, I was always like that. I was always out there and crazy. To see someone being so loved and accepted with all their madness … I really found solace in a figure like Ozzy."
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne's final Black Sabbath gig set to be turned into film
Ozzy Osbourne played his last ever gig with Black Sabbath last summer - and now the iconic performance will be turned into a film with behind-the-scenes footage Ozzy Osbourne's final gig with his band Black Sabbath is set to be turned into a film. The sold out performance in his beloved hometown of Birmingham saw 42,000 people turn out to watch him live, while another 3 million paid to see a livestream. As well as the 'Godfather of heavy metal' performing his own hit songs, bands the 76-year-old influenced - like Metallica, Guns N' Roses and members of the Red Hot Chili Pepper's and Blink-182 - also took to the stage in a night hosted by Hollywood actor and metal fan Jason Momoa, who jumped into the mosh pit at one point. Now, any fans who missed out will be able to see iconic moments from the concert and behind-the-scenes footage in a 100-minute feature film set to be called 'Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow'. Set to be released in cinemas in early 2026, a statement said it will be "presented as a love letter to Ozzy and the pioneering sound of Black Sabbath". It added: "The theatrical release will be a distilled version of the epic all-day event held at Villa Park. Featuring thunderous performances of 'War Pigs,' 'Iron Man,' 'Children of the Grave' and a show-stopping 'Paranoid,' the film promises a deeply personal and electrifying farewell from the godfather of heavy metal with exclusive behind-the-scenes access and interviews from this iconic live performance." READ MORE: 'I went to Ozzy Osbourne's last gig - it was like watching his wake while he was still alive' During the iconic performance, which saw Black Sabbath play together for the first time in 20 years, Ozzy - who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2019 - remained seated throughout. The rock legend has also had several spinal surgeries over the past few years following a fall. But two years on from cancelling his UK and Europe tour Ozzy was back on stage, much to fan's delight. He is also set to detail his health struggles and farewell gig in a separate documentary on Paramount+ called 'No Escape From Now', set to air later this year. Now he's effectively retired, Ozzy's wife of 42 years Sharon has shared her hopes for a new life where the family don't have to "follow an itinerary" anymore. The 72-year-old - who shares kids Aimee, 41, Kelly, 40, and 39-year-old Jack with Ozzy - says that after being in the music business for more than 50 years, she's also ready to take a step back from showbiz. Speaking to Billboard, she said she was "done" with working in the music industry and said: "I've been doing this since I was 15, and I'm done. We just want to live our life and do what we want to do and not have to follow an itinerary anymore." However, despite it being Ozzy's last show, Black Sabbath could still be back in the future in another form. The band have trademarked their name in virtual reality, which means they could return on stage as holograms. ABBA have already done a similar thing and used avatars for their London show, Voyage, which has been running since 2022 and features younger versions of themselves. Black Sabbath filed documents 20 years ago and could do the same. These papers trademark use of "production and presentation of animation and other special effects". A number of other artists have taken similar action and are also set to have their own hologram shows.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Black Sabbath Hits A Chart For The First Time
Black Sabbath's The Ultimate Collection debuts at No. 84 on the Official Albums Streaming chart, ... More earning the band its first hit on the tally as it breaks up. Black Sabbath, 1970: Bill Ward, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler (Photo by Chris Walter/WireImage) Black Sabbath is one of the bestselling rock bands in the history of the United Kingdom, and the group is regarded as a pioneer of the heavier side of music. Recently, the rockers were thrust back into the spotlight as the outfit reformed under its classic lineup for one final show in early July. Tens of thousands of fans watched Ozzy Osbourne and company give it their all one last time, and the charts in the band's home country show just how exciting the event was, and how beloved Black Sabbath still is today. Several albums by the group return to the charts following the final concert, and the rockers even manage to score a debut placement on one tally. Black Sabbath Debuts on the Downloads Chart Black Sabbath appears on this week's edition of the Official Albums Streaming chart, the ranking of the most successful projects on streaming platforms across the U.K. The group debuts at No. 84 with The Ultimate Collection, one of several compilations that currently appear on the musical rankings in the country. Despite immense popularity, even in the streaming era, Black Sabbath had never before found space on the 100-spot roster until this frame. Black Sabbath's The Ultimate Collection Hits a New Peak The Ultimate Collection appears to be one of the biggest winners in Black Sabbath's catalog this frame. As it debuts on the Official Albums Streaming chart, it also returns to five other lists at the same time. The project largely reenters in lower spots, though it does manage to hit a new peak at No. 56 on the Official Album Downloads tally. The compilation also approaches the top 10 on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart, coming in at No. 14. Six Black Sabbath Albums Chart The Ultimate Collection is one of six different albums by Black Sabbath that can be found on the U.K. charts right now. Several other projects like Paranoid, the group's self-titled release, and Greatest Hits find space on multiple tallies, while Master of Reality and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath only reappear on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart. All six of Black Sabbath's efforts take up space on that genre-specific ranking, with Paranoid jumping back into the top 10 and landing at No. 5, earning the band its highest placement this week.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Black Sabbath's Hits Return To The Charts After More Than A Decade
Black Sabbath reunites for a final concert in Birmingham, U.K., sparking chart returns for hit songs ... More like "War Pigs," "Iron Man," and "Paranoid." LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath performs at Ozzfest 2016 at San Manuel Amphitheater on September 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor ABA) Earlier this month, Black Sabbath reformed in its classic lineup to perform what was billed as the band's final concert. The aging rock outfit — credited as one of the inventors of heavy metal — played to tens of thousands of fans in Birmingham, England, where the group got its start. The show wasn't just a farewell performance for Black Sabbath, but likely for Ozzy Osbourne as well. Fans across the United Kingdom have loved Osbourne and the legendary band for decades, so this moment is bittersweet, as the group says goodbye. Several famous Black Sabbath tunes return to the charts as consumption of the band's entire catalog rises in something of a tribute. Black Sabbath Scores Multiple Rock Hits Black Sabbath fills three spaces on the Official Rock and Metal Singles chart this week. Both "War Pigs" and "Iron Man" return to the tally, coming in at Nos. 26 and 33, respectively. Those two tracks have spent about two months on the list and have previously broken into the top 10. More Than a Decade Away Neither "War Pigs" nor "Iron Man" has appeared on the Official Rock and Metal Singles chart for at least a decade. "Iron Man" debuted in May 2010 and last landed on the list in June 2012. "War Pigs," meanwhile, launched in March 2014 and ran for half a dozen frames before disappearing, and it hasn't been seen since. Only a Few Black Sabbath Songs Have Charted in the U.K. Despite being one of the most famous rock acts in U.K. history, Black Sabbath has only ever sent five songs to the Official Rock and Metal Singles tally. Two of those are versions of "Paranoid," so really, the count is just four different compositions. Speaking of "Paranoid," that cut can also be found on the genre-specific ranking as it advances from No. 14 to No. 5. That marks a new peak for one take on the Black Sabbath classic, though the original version previously rose as high as No. 3. Fans Revisit the Band's Full-Lengths When it comes to U.K. fans listening to Black Sabbath, it's clear the focus isn't on one track or another, but rather the band's albums. Half a dozen full-lengths appear on at least one chart across the Atlantic, with several debuting or rising to new peak positions. A handful of the studio efforts are present on multiple tallies at the same time.
