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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Black Rain' Certified Gold
- Dec. 21, 2007
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OZZY OSBOURNE's latest CD, "Black Rain", was certified gold on December 14, 2007 by the RIAA ( Recording Industry Association of America) for shipments in excess of 500,000 copies in the United States. "Black Rain" was reissued on November 20 as a "Special Limited-Edition Tour Package" featuring a bonus CD of live tracks and B-sides. The bonus CD includes the following cuts: 01. I Don't Wanna Stop (live) 02. Not Going Away (live) 03. Here For You (live) 04. Nightmare05. Can't Save You06. Love To HateIn an interview with Australia's Herald Sun published last month, Ozzy Osbourne made it clear that he wasn't too happy about the effect of downloading on the music industry. He said, "I've been suffering terribly from people downloading [' Black Rain']. If they don't find something to stop it, people won't be able to make records. There won't be any new bands. How are they going to survive? I'm an old-timer, I've been doing it 40 years now, but new bands are going to suffer. It's ridiculous, you could be doing it for nothing. Sharon said I'd be astounded to find out how many bands are touring because you can download a record but you can't beat a rock show." "Black Rain" was reissued in August by Epic in a new jewel-case package containing the full booklet with lyrics and new color cover art and photos. It also contains CD extra bonus content featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the "Black Rain" photo shoot. "Black Rain", which originally came out on May 22, was released in "eco-friendly" packaging, with the CD sleeve made out of recycled paper. In addition, the record came out without a booklet to further save paper, with the lyrics, credits and other inside material available to buyers of the CD at SonyMusic.com. "Black Rain" features several songs based on current events and the state of the world in general. But Osbourne told The Pulse of Radio that he hasn't turned into an "issues-oriented" artist. "Believe me, I've not suddenly woken up and I'm sane," he said. "But I'm not one of these guys that can write about boy-meets-girl and, I mean, it's got to mean something to me. I don't write all the lyrics, but I have to say, 'Well, you know, isn't that strange that that happened when this happened,' you know, and I'll get going, you know." "Black Rain" debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard album chart, with first-week sales of 152,000 copies. OZZY OSBOURNE performing "I Don't Wanna Stop" on the BBC1 TV show "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" on May 25, 2007: (Thanks: Jason Bodak)
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COMMENT |
posted by : Acacia70
12/21/2007 11:06:06 AM
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it just goes to show that people will buy anything, even when it sucks.
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COMMENT | Certified Gold
posted by :
12/21/2007 11:13:53 AM
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How????Give me the "Original "Blizzard album and Diary of a madman thats all
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COMMENT | Long live
posted by : RiotAct666
12/21/2007 11:24:30 AM
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Ozzy!!!!!!
Good for ozzy. Add another gold record to his legendary career. Black rain kicks a** Can't wait to see him w/ Rob zombie.
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COMMENT | Jake E. Lee?
posted by : Blindgreed1
12/21/2007 11:26:44 AM
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Couldn't hold ZaK's guitar strap.
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COMMENT | "I've been suffering terribly from people downloading Black Rain
posted by :
12/21/2007 11:32:27 AM
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So are the people who downloaded it !
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COMMENT |
posted by : echoingthevoid
12/21/2007 11:43:25 AM
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A gold album and consistently selling out arenas the world over consistently for the last 40 years in the business...nothing to be ashamed of.
By the way, you Blabbermouth posters gotta get some new material. You've all been saying the same cheese dick jokes about Ozzy since the Maiden incident.
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COMMENT |
posted by : echoingthevoid
12/21/2007 11:44:10 AM
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scratch that first 'consistently'
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COMMENT | ^^^^^^
posted by : TastyGreens
12/21/2007 12:02:03 PM
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HAHAHA "an insult to their very souls" that is so hilariously true. I'm an IM fan, but I get what you're saying. Sometimes I think Bruce *needs* to be hit in the head with a raw egg every once in awhile.
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COMMENT | Pure Crap
posted by :
12/21/2007 12:10:25 PM
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Ill Certify it Pure Crap
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/21/2007 12:13:51 PM
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I thought the same thing a lot of you are saying. Gold, huh? It took the album this long to go gold? Didn't Ozzy's albums used to go gold within the first week or two of release?
Ozzy, you have a great legacy and you've been a part of some of the greatest rock music ever made, but it's just time to throw in the towel. There's no shame in that. Everyone gets old. Everyone will eventually loose their touch. There IS shame, however, in continuing after you've lost your touch.
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COMMENT | Hey Fugazi
posted by :
12/21/2007 12:15:45 PM
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Thats the second time you have ripped into one of my comments,I am a very opinionated individual. I have a fucking opinion on everything ..so if you dont want my opinion dont ask for it. 'You know....freedom of speech...ect ect. Whats good for you is good for me also.
and yes I do like IM and I have a pretty good sense of humour
as well...I even laughed at your snide comments
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COMMENT |
posted by : Neil Young's Cocaine Booger
12/21/2007 12:26:07 PM
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How in the hell did Ozzy go from the Prince of Darkness to the Prince of DORKNESS?????
Hell, even my 80 year old grandma, who would NEVER let my uncle and I listen to Ozzy or Sabbath back in the day, watched the Osbournes.
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COMMENT | Ozzy Rocks!
posted by : deathmetal4u81
12/21/2007 12:45:40 PM
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Great show at the Awards.
But yeh, he is getting to old to rock like he use too, dosen't even compare to the old time Rolling Stones.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/21/2007 12:50:52 PM
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Iron Maiden, Wiron Baiden, we're talking about Ozzy here, so who gives a rat's ass.
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COMMENT | Maybe it would of sold more copies...
posted by : Underbody
12/21/2007 1:14:09 PM
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if it had more pinch harmonics in every riff! ;-)
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COMMENT | this was a good album
posted by : toodiesel
12/21/2007 1:15:37 PM
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Trap Door, Civilize the Universe, Black Rain
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COMMENT | Maiden vs Ozzy
posted by :
12/21/2007 1:25:41 PM
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Maiden play to sold out football stadiums all over the world and Ozzy cant even sell 5000 seats in the Home of r&r Cleveland and scraps the show.... Nothing more needs to be said on this issue
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COMMENT | Give it up Ozzy
posted by :
12/21/2007 1:26:21 PM
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your albums have sucked as of late, and the sales are slipping, and your ticket sales are slipping. Give it up while you have any credibility left.
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COMMENT | also
posted by :
12/21/2007 1:30:45 PM
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The re-release of Black Rain plus a few"bonus" songs are all of the copies that they couldn't sell the firsst time around, so they are going to try and sell it again with new packaging ect ect again hoping that the addition tracks will lure the unsuspecting ozzy fan into giving away his hard earned loot....not
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COMMENT | 11 Silver
posted by :
12/21/2007 1:37:07 PM
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11 Silver is worth stealing.
:)olc
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COMMENT | I just watched the video
posted by :
12/21/2007 2:09:16 PM
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Why is Ozzy's vocal track so multi-layered???????
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COMMENT | The problem is not downloading....
posted by : NORDIC VISION AND NORDIC METAL
12/21/2007 2:12:26 PM
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The problem for bands on Major Labels, is the explosion of the Independant Metal Movement that first started in 1979/1980. There was a big explosion in 1983 then 1990 then 1994 then 1999....and all points in between... and the situation is even more over saturated now-a-days, say like back in 1987/ 1988...when I thought the number of Megaforce, Combat, Music For Nations, RoadrunneR and Metal Blade releases were way to much.
Now think about all the dudes, who put there CD's on to computer and sell them on eBay, or run to the record stores who sell them for $8.00 but give a couple of bucks a disc.
Those who did that thank you by the way, I am getting tons of back up copys of those killer metal disc from the 1980's and 1990's.
Not only is metal from the 00's in circulation so is the 1980's and 1990's...once again.
Dam in my local area, some one unleashed every Ozzy CD in there collection, the whole back catalouge was there, I mean everything (Jet / Epic Gold disc, CBS Associated/ Epic) is everyone sure the problem is downloading or is the problem, fans becoming former fans, and discovering new artist in different genres.
I only get a used CD at a ratio of 1 used one to say 7 new ones, maybe the collectors market is the problem ????
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COMMENT |
posted by : zGuitarman
12/21/2007 2:14:07 PM
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"You can mostly blame record companies for that. Over-pricing and a lack of quality material being promoted...in addition to a lack of quality material on albums, plus the fact that metal music in general is no longer really promoted. Funny thing is it hasn't hurt pop music or rap music any... "
I agree with you on the first few statements, but I don't think pop and rap are selling as much as the media want ppl to believe. Look at soundscan numbers. Jayzee and Britney don't sell either. Billboard is or was based off shipped units. The hype surrounding artists that sold x number was/is false. The record companies way to lead sheep into buying something. Hype doesn't last. We all know that.
CD's are going the way of the dodo. The industry now wants everyone to buy into a subscription model. After all, you've never owned the music, you've only owned the medium. That's what I've been reading.
"Even so, Black Rain is a pretty crappy record, considering all that."
DITTO
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COMMENT |
posted by : zGuitarman
12/21/2007 2:29:41 PM
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Who's side is the RIAA on? The artists or the consumers?
Universal Music group is on a mission to sell a subscription model. They would love to kill iTunes.
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COMMENT | "Black Rain" certified gold...
posted by :
12/21/2007 2:35:16 PM
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you CAN fool some of the people ALL of the time!
plur
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COMMENT | An interesting debate gentlemen
posted by :
12/21/2007 2:45:55 PM
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maybe its not downloading that is the problem. Growing up as kid it was nothing for us to plow into the record shop, buy a whole bunch of records ( back when you only got 40 minutes of music per side) per side that kills me....anyway then we would promptly record all the records onto Maxell LXII chromiumn 90 minute tapes you get one album per side and everybody would get a copy and share. . My point being maybe the folk in charge of the music industry did not keep up with the times and the technology...Record shops, record chains are all disapearing at an alarming rate, and the blame goes to downloading......my friends and I have been "sharing music" for over 30 years..the only thing different is the medium that it was recorded on and the technology of today. back then it was tapes, today it is files. My spare bedroom is filled with over 700hrs of Grateful Dead music all on casette, not to mention I have been attending concerts since 1979.Think about this. 302 concerts = a lot of music memorabillia from many years gone by. and some of it is very rare. Thanks for listening you both offer a great debate.
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COMMENT |
posted by : zGuitarman
12/21/2007 2:47:56 PM
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in that scenario, i agree. if you're testing a product, sure i wouldn't mind paying a nominal fee per month as long as i can opt out when i want to. if they are saying this is the only way to get access to our catalogue, and you can't buy a hard copy and you have to sign up for a year, etc., then i would say no.
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COMMENT |
posted by : zGuitarman
12/21/2007 2:52:38 PM
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in the digital age, i think ppl want access without a bunch of crap tied to it. don't try to seel me a bunch of shit i don't want, just give me the tunes i wanna hear... NOW. the majors buried their heads in the sand and they are paying the price. call me cynical, but i think if they can find a way to fuck us all again, they will.
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COMMENT | You're kidding me right?! Black rain is pure crap!!!
posted by :
12/21/2007 2:58:31 PM
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COMMENT | Jake E. Lee?
posted by : Blindgreed1
12/21/2007 11:26:44 AM
Couldn't hold ZaK's guitar strap.
Well Jake is too good to hold Zak's Guitar strap when Zak can't even play bark at the moon properly!!!! Maybe Jake needs to come back to show how you play guitar properly without sounding like a wanker on guitar!!!!! Zak will never be Randy so give it up!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by : zGuitarman
12/21/2007 3:00:28 PM
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u guys are makin me laugh. i forgot what i was gonna ask next. eh, i guess i'll look for another roboact666 post of "sounds great, he's a legend" to keep me laughing.
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COMMENT | The scene
posted by :
12/21/2007 3:06:16 PM
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...is in a bad state right now, Ozz.
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COMMENT | *5150*
posted by : The Duke of Hurl
12/21/2007 3:07:25 PM
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What are you talking about?
The Foo Fighters' first 5 releases have all sold in excess of 1,000,000 copies as of 2007:
1 - S/T
2 - The Color And The Shape
3 - There Is Nothing Left To Lose
4 - One By One
5 - In Your Honor
And their most recent, album #6, is closing in on that mark.
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COMMENT | Don't really understand why people blame zakk
posted by :
12/21/2007 3:08:16 PM
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Why the hell would you blame Zakk? Any of his albums, with the exception of Shot To Hell, easily eclipse anything Ozzy has done since 95. Don't blame zakk. Who cares if you're tired if Riff Metal, it's ozzy's own fault he sucks now. Cause he really is too old and there isn't a market for him anymore other than live shows and reunion tours. Zakk was the one who wrote those very memorable riffs from ozzy's later career. Zakk didn't write anything on the last two albums. The Only thing he did was add his own sound to something pre-written for him, which is how Ozzy likes to do it.
I'm a pretty big guitar fan, I even take my name from Zakk's own song, Super Terrorizer, obviously, and yeah, zakk has his own playing style, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Besides, if he did, most of you jackasses would scream something like "sell-out" or Zakk Wylde died with Cliff Burton. Give Zakk a break, he's had 5 strong albums and one pathetically weak one, he's entitled to some down time.
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COMMENT | hmfc2112
posted by :
12/21/2007 3:40:44 PM
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Downloading technology has caused major industry sufferage...it'll be interesting to see what happens to the industry's future.
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COMMENT | Autotuner
posted by :
12/21/2007 3:55:29 PM
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Has anyone else noticed that Ozzy is singing through a vocal autotuner (puts his voice in tune)? He's really showing the signs of his age and past drug abuse by doing so.
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COMMENT | solution to the problem
posted by :
12/21/2007 3:56:44 PM
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get rid of all record shops music stores and have the band sell you the cd or dvd themselves through their web sites, you can have it on any format that you choose and you recieve the music when your paypal account has been credited
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COMMENT | but
posted by :
12/21/2007 4:00:35 PM
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you have to wait to weeks to recieve it in the mail...maybe not such a good idea after all, nevermind!
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COMMENT | hahaha
posted by : --kYle-
12/21/2007 4:05:05 PM
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some of your lame ass comments are so stupid... Black Rain has sold 503,426 copies as of Nov. 29 (Nielsen soundscan)... bitches
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COMMENT | Fugazzi2112
posted by :
12/21/2007 4:13:50 PM
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Give it up mate your obviously losing this argument and seriously taking a massive slagging at the same fucking time................Merry Christmas
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COMMENT | generic evil username 666
posted by :
12/21/2007 4:19:27 PM
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Cheers mate...Im not too sure I would want to wait a few weeks for a dvd too show up at the door but, if bands can eliminate the records labels alltogether they can put out their own material. at an alarming rate then they can release material that would have never seen the light of day ..you do make a valid point
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COMMENT |
posted by : zGuitarman
12/21/2007 4:34:55 PM
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month after month of 2-3 new songs a week from a lot of different artists in a lot of cases...
this will most likely be done. the current LP format is dying. Ppl don't listen to a record as a whole like they used to. They want a track and they buy it. Artists shouldn't force ppl to buy a whole record and dictate to them how they should listen to it.
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COMMENT | so
posted by :
12/21/2007 4:37:38 PM
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how do we get to that point...record companies and the billion and billions of dollers involved are not about to roll over immediatly until such a time comes ,where even the industry cant survive.....Is this the begining of the end for the massive labels...I wonder how many amazing songs are still in the can that will never see the light of day could you imagine some real early rush priest maiden ectect being released as a "from the vault"
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COMMENT |
posted by : zGuitarman
12/21/2007 4:39:45 PM
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it's already the end. that's why they are scrambling to set up subscription services that u will download through your phone.
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COMMENT | Artists shouldn't force ppl to buy a whole record and dictate to them how they should listen to it.
posted by :
12/21/2007 4:48:15 PM
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right on man...but what about some of the great double albums or great double live albums from the mid to late 70's and even early 80's or even a full concept album like floyd or queensyche
1. the wall
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COMMENT | fugazi
posted by :
12/21/2007 4:51:49 PM
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are you still at it? fer fucks sakes man give it up
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COMMENT | ????????
posted by :
12/21/2007 6:07:11 PM
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When was the last time that Iron Maiden was certified gold in the USA???rsrsrsrsrsrs
Ozzy is the man, and Black Rain is a great album.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Paradosis
12/21/2007 7:18:55 PM
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As much as I hate to say it, that "I Don't Wanna Stop" song has gotten stuck in my head a few times, even though I rarely listen to commercial radio and don't own the CD.
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COMMENT | 'I don't write all the lyrics'.
posted by : Hawkwinder
12/21/2007 7:50:22 PM
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Back in the Dec. 83 issue of The Headbanger(Bob Nalbandian's metal fanzine) there was interview w/ the guys in Warlord and Destroyer said Michael Browning (Heaven's manager)wanted to sign them and sell their songs to Ozzy. I know there are alot of Ozzy fans who have to have his name on their license plate, tattooed on their arm (some are homemade "tattoos"!) etc. I think Sabotage is a fantastic cd and his first 2 solo cds are great as well, but I think Ozzy is a trademarked logo just the same way Ki$$ is, or Okra kola, or Peksi or whatever. And some would think that sporting the Ozzy name makes you cool, but in some circles (ie Blabbermouth) taking Ozzy's name brings you down to the level of, I don't know, maybe uh, uh, um,
ahem, uh, Sharon Osbourne.
RiotAct666 = Sharon Osbourne
after all, you were about the only guy sticking w/ Ozzy through thick and thin, sickness and health, for better or worse, richer or poorer, etc.
Sorry buddy, I like you but I gotta call 'em as I see 'em.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/21/2007 7:55:12 PM
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I dont know I think alot of people didnt give Black Rain a chance, its definatly a solid album in my book. These people here just want to sound cool, acting like their to cool to listen to new Ozzy,when they clearly only heard the single off the album.
I bet 10 years from now these type of people wont be listening to any metal at all.
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COMMENT | generic evil username 666
posted by :
12/21/2007 9:04:05 PM
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Totally with ya on the Bob Daisley angle. Learning the hard way that they shouldn't have screwed him TWICE! Ever notice that most of Ozzy's good material coincides with either Bob Daisley or Geezer Butler being involved? Geezer's gonna be busy soon with the new "Sabbath" disc, so it looks like you missed the boat AGAIN Ozzy. As for the Maiden thing, the egging incident was in poor taste regardless of who is getting egged. Classic no class Sharon when she doesn't get her ass kissed.
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COMMENT | Maiden........
posted by : Kaizer Sedso
12/21/2007 9:19:00 PM
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A matter of life and death - 2.5 million copies sold worldwide so far. Ozzy - Half a million. Hmmmm, I'm a big fan of both, but for once, the figures speak for themselves. Personally, besides 4 songs Black Rain sucks. Fuck Zakk too, booooring!!!
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COMMENT | Nope
posted by : Kaizer Sedso
12/21/2007 9:32:42 PM
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Pulled it off blabbermouth!! Cast iron fact then......haha
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COMMENT | Posted by The Duke of Hurl...
posted by : Kaizer Sedso
12/21/2007 9:40:34 PM
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I have no reason to doubt the figures, even if they were way off the mark AMOLAD was a surprise sucess and must have sold a LOT more than half a million. Their worst sales, from the same source, for any album was 700,000 for Virtual XI...still beating Black Rain. Like I said, I'm a big fan of both since late 1981 but Ozzy's recent efforts leave me cold....it's harder when you KNOW how good he was. And too many pinched harmonics gets on my tits!!!
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COMMENT | finally
posted by :
12/22/2007 12:21:17 AM
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Fugazi2112 has been silenced.....street lights are on laddie I hope your tucked away in yer kip nice and tight with your Donald Duck nightlight glowing away in the corner. you sure have had a busy day......nighty nighty ya wanker
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COMMENT | ???????
posted by :
12/22/2007 7:04:40 AM
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Black Rain sales 500,000 in USA not Worldwide.
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COMMENT | post # 120
posted by :
12/22/2007 9:58:09 AM
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must be a new BM record
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COMMENT | Black Rain
posted by : M.E.262
12/22/2007 12:30:17 PM
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Is he past his prime? Of course he is. Who hits their prime in their 50's? Black Rain is still a solid album. I couldn't give two fucks about the reality TV shows, egg throwing or any of that other shit. When I put the CD in the player, the music sounds good.
For the sake of this ridiculous argument, Maiden is 20 years past their prime, also. What fresh ideas have they put out lately? Zip, zilch, nada... Best album = 1982.
Sure, Daisley wrote the best songs of Ozzy's solo career. I guess he should have released them under the 'Blizzard of Daisley' moniker. Ozzy (& Sharon) had the star power & the clout to get those songs released & heard. Something Bob Daisley could never do on his own.
Daisley was a nobody gypsy musician who lucked in to a job w/ Blackmore & then Ozzy. Where's the long, legendary career put together by Bob Daisley? It doesn't exist. He did alright for himself, but he always needed a star to 'tag-along' with. From 79-81, Ozzy was the star.
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COMMENT |
posted by : M.E.262
12/22/2007 12:33:05 PM
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Oh yeah, I only bought Black Rain for the Ozzfest tix, otherwise, I would have just downloaded it.
It's not the only reason for sagging sales, but downloading absolutely has an effect. To deny that is absurd.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/22/2007 6:10:54 PM
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Damn im surprised cause everyone I know who heard this album says it sucked , I only heard that one hit off it , and I thought it was horrible . Even Zach sucked on that song . At least we still have Dio ;)
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COMMENT | Great album
posted by :
12/22/2007 7:18:14 PM
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Black Rain is a great album.
Not going away, Almighty Dollar, Trap Door, Civilize the universe, Lay your World on me, I don't wanna stop, great songs , great production, great band.
Open your ears!!!!
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posted by :
12/22/2007 7:19:08 PM
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Zakk, not Zach.
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COMMENT | Gold Again.
posted by : Mental Angst
12/22/2007 7:34:52 PM
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So the album debuted at #3 and now over 500,000 copies after 6 months. Not bad.
I knew it all along, knew it would just take some time, but he did it, in spite of all the illegal downloading.
Good going Ozzy. You still got it.
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COMMENT | M.E.262
posted by :
12/22/2007 8:44:41 PM
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Just like Ozzy needed to "tag along" with actual songwriters -Iommi/Butler, Daisley/Rhoads, Lee/Soussan, Wylde/Inez/Kilminster Lets not forget all the "help" on such "gems" as Ozzmosis & Down to Earth. I love Ozzy bro, but it hurts to admit one's self that he's kinda done. Also as I said before, it looks as though he's missed the Sabbath boat again. I saw H&H last Feb. & Dio still brings it in his 60's. Nuff said.
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COMMENT | generic eviluser name 666
posted by : Mental Angst
12/23/2007 10:44:37 AM
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Wow, it's incredible, if it were any other artist on the planet going gold, it would be accepted here gracefully. However, anything that Ozzy does, gets ripped to shreds.
Now, it's bring Zakk into the mix too. I think he plays good, and your right when you say the pinch harmonics can get stale, but it's a formula thats been working.
So far the albums Zakk has been on with Ozzy have reached gold or multi platinum status.
As far as his voice goes, yes it has lost a lot. Everybody's voice goes at one point or another. The point is that when he sings through the digitizer it still sounds ok. And how does an album that produces gold status consist of a writing team that produces shlock? Whoever wrote I Don't Wanna Stop certainly hit on something because it's been nominated for a Grammy award. (I expect many will have a field day with that one now too.)
As far as his stage shows go, I read reviews from folks who went there personally and they all say that yes, his throat seems to be prone to infection and the voice suffers. It depends on the day. Some days he is better than others. Most people know that going in to his concerts now and his true fans will accept that.
And why does everybody keep bringing up the MTV thing? What did you expect to see? Everyone keeps saying it ruined his metal image. The only image I have of Ozzy is that he had INCREDIBLY wild behavior due to heavy drug and alcohol abuse. What happened? Ozzy was not sleeping in a coffin? Were folks disappointed because Ozzy was seen sketching at the kitchen table rather than dissecting animals? What did you expect? Are you laughing that he was spaced out? He was on a lot of prescribed medication. Folks who get drunk and fall down in the street, when other people see them, how are they perceived?
I think it's ridiculous, everyone has their own opinion. No matter what the opinions are, he is going to keep on until the crowds stop coming.
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posted by : I 4 N I
12/23/2007 5:51:21 PM
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Ozzy should just call it a day already....
I mean look at him on stage, he's making a fool of himself, hopping up and down.
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posted by : myself
12/23/2007 8:42:47 PM
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Ozzy get Sabbth back and do a raw sounding album.
You are going through the motions with this crap.
Only heard this song from the album, and that's enough not to download it free never mind purchase it
Watching that live performance.
Is he miming?
There is definitely a backing track there.
He tries to say something in the mic during the solo and it's off.
Sad day if that's the case.
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