The legacy of Ozzy Osbourne will certainly reside without end, thanks partly to the legendary musicians who selected to honor the Prince of Darkness on tape.
From doomy and soulful covers of Black Sabbath‘s saddest songs to hovering renditions of Ozzy Osbourne anthems, here is the ten of the most effective Ozzy covers you will ever hear.
That is the penultimate instance of “making a canopy your personal.” Sort O Damaging recorded this sensible, vampiric rendition of “Black Sabbath,” however retooled the lyrics to come back from Devil’s perspective. The usage of piano for Tony Iommi’s iconic tritone riff turns this cowl into an entire new monster… required listening for any Ozzy fan.
In case Sort O is simply too upbeat for you, here is Ulver protecting Black Sabbath‘s “Solitude.” Ulver have been sensible sufficient to decide on the proper Sabbath tune to suit their model, slightly than simply doing “Paranoid” or “Iron Man.” An ideal tribute to Ozzy‘s ode to loneliness.
Sorry Yungblud, that is essentially the most unbelievable cowl of “Modifications” that can ever exist. Charles Bradley‘s pure vocal chops and soulful vulnerability make this probably the greatest cowl songs in historical past. You do not doubt the authenticity of Bradley‘s ache for a second.
Some covers simply fall completely into place. Powerwolf take a classy, considerably managed method to this werewolf ode. It is simply strong as might be — lush with keyboard soundscapes, phenomenal guitar work and killer vocals.
Religion No Extra put a tiny little bit of swing on this Black Sabbath cowl, shaking off the highly effective rigidity of Iommi, Butler and Ward only a tad. Plus, you simply cannot go improper with Mike Patton. The dude’s vocal talents are superhuman.
Is it technically a canopy when you helped write the unique? No matter semantics, Motörhead‘s model of “Hellraiser” is simply as badass because the Ozzy Osbourne model, and should edge it out barely for the way a lot fucking filth Motörhead inject into the refrain.
We have been tempted to incorporate Pantera‘s cowl of “Gap within the Sky,” however “Planet Caravan” is simply too simple. The Cowboys From Hell simply threw a lot soul and torment into this Sabbath traditional. Pantera‘s music video for “Planet Caravan” could also be one of many worst ever made, however the tune is a ten/10.
That desert rock guitar tone was tailor made for Sabbath covers, and Kyuss picked the proper Iommi riff to crunch by. It will get even higher after the primary verse when Kyuss pull again into tender guitar and bongo drums. Particular shout out to Soundgarden‘s cowl of “Into the Void” as nicely.
On a tribute album stuffed with monster acts like Megadeth, Sepultura and Bruce Dickinson, Ugly Child Joe managed to face out with this phenomenal cowl of Sabbath‘s “N.I.B.” There’s nothing loopy or offbeat occurring right here… it is simply purely superior.
Holy fuck… now it is a cowl! Led by the guitar mastery of Yngwie Malmsteen and the hovering vocals of Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens, this model of “Mr. Crowley” refuses to be something however epic. Flawless execution.
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