Metal Injection has made a point to doc Yungblud‘s relationship with the beloved Ozzy Osbourne. And it helps type of clarify Yungblud, authorized title Dominic Harrison, was chosen to do the quilt of “Modifications.” As many individuals famous, it felt just like the passing of the torch, no matter whether or not or not Yungblud‘s music have been individuals’s cup of tea. And after the video of Yungblud gifting Ozzy his cross necklace again went viral, individuals had little or no thought as to the connection Ozzy had with Yungblud.
It began in 2022, when Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne starred in Yungblud‘s music video for his observe, “The Funeral.” Since then, Ozzy took Harrison below his wing, providing him mentorship, as Sharon additionally supplied profession recommendation. A powerful bond fashioned between the Osbournes and Yungblud over the past three years, with Yungblud even sitting right down to be quizzed by Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, with the 2 of them stating that Harrison‘s solutions have been “identical to Dad,” and “Ozzy is similar.”
And so, when Yungblud posted a phenomenal tribute to Ozzy on Instagram, it was to be anticipated that it could take a while for Harrison to be keen to talk about the Prince of Darkness. Harrison‘s unique tribute to Ozzy Osbourne was posted to Instagram, a video of him performing “Changes,” with the caption:
“I am making an attempt to compute the final couple days and actually I’m completely fucking shattered.
You have got been my North Star for all the pieces for so long as I can keep in mind from after I was misunderstood as a toddler to the best way individuals thought I used to be just a bit “an excessive amount of” or “unusual” in my life and profession.
I owe a lot to you, your spouse and your loved ones – you all gave me a street to run down and supported me when individuals would flip their nostril up.
You really liked life a lot and also you adored music. It was your smile man. You taught me it was stunning to be out of the field.
I promise you with all my coronary heart I’ll strive my finest and make it my life’s journey to maintain the sprit that you simply began and what you may have taught me alive. I’ll give it my finest shot.
To sing this track for you at an occasion surrounded by legends impressed by you to a crowd that beloved you was really my life’s biggest honour and I vow to play this track each evening for the remainder of my life.
You’re my hero in each regard. I hope you’re up there avin a drink with Randy.
For the prince of darkness you certain introduced all the sunshine to the world. I really like you Ozzy.”
Nevertheless, when talking to NME about launching his model new retailer, “b.r.a.t.” that hosts reside performances, tarot readings, the power to seize espresso or a beer, purchase some garments, play pool, go to remedy, and a lot extra – Harrison was requested in regards to the Black Sabbath frontman.
“I have never actually spoken about Ozzy, so it is bizarre, you understand. I imply, I feel like that is the primary time I’ve type of been requested about him.
I feel Ozzy was at all times my north star. It was actually Ozzy Osbourne and David Bowie [that] meant all the pieces to me. I feel Ozzy was a personality in my life that was such a mirrored image of all the pieces I went by way of. I used to be at all times a bit excessive, I used to be at all times seen to be a bit loopy, I used to be at all times seen to be a bit loud, however when type of some individuals noticed that as a destructive, Ozzy would offer me this hope that there was an avenue for somebody like me on this planet.
“So, I feel from such a younger age, he actually impressed me. Then, to know him as a pal in the direction of the tip, to know his coronary heart, and to actually know Sharon [Osbourne] as properly… perceive that they made issues their manner and so they did issues their manner. It’s at all times been inspirational as a result of, for me, the largest enemy to any artist or something is, ‘That is simply the way it’s executed’. It is a cop out. ‘That is the way it’s executed’ was as soon as an modern concept that received stale.
“And all I care about are the individuals outdoors, and I need to make this probably the most magical journey for them, and one thing that we’re gonna have collectively. As a result of we solely have it as soon as and I feel [Ozzy’s death] remains to be uncooked on the minute. It’s been a really bizarre couple of weeks. However I feel is shedding somebody I admired and received to know in the direction of the tip actually made me take into consideration the concept of legacy and reference to individuals. All that issues is the reference to them.”
Yungblud embarks on a world tour within the coming weeks, hitting the US first earlier than heading to Europe within the later half of the 12 months. He has additionally introduced dates within the UK for subsequent 12 months. You could find the total record of dates beneath, and tickets right here.
8/23 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
8/24 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
8/26 – Salt Lake Metropolis, UT @ The Union
8/28 – Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom
8/30 – Austin, TX @ ACL Stay at The Moody Middle
8/31 – Dallas, TX @ Home of Blues
9/2 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
9/6 – Washington DC @ 9:30 Membership
9/9 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave, Eagles Ballroom
9/10 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
9/12 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
9/14 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre and Ballroom
9/16 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
9/18 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
9/19 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
9/21 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Corridor
10/4 – Amsterdam, NL @ AFAS LIVE
10/5 – Brussels, BE @ VORST NATIONAAL/FOREST NATIONAL
10/7 – Dusseldorf, DE @ Mitsubishi Electrical HALLE
10/8 – Paris, FR @ ADIDAS ARENA
10/9 – Saint Herblain, FR @ ZENITH NANTES METROPOLE
10/11 – Madrid, ES @ Palacio Vistalegre
10/14 – Munich, DE @ Zenith
10/15 – Zurich, CH @ Halle 622
10/17 – Prague, CZ @ Sportovní hala Fortuna (Tipsport Enviornment)
10/18 – Warsaw, PL @ COS Torwar
10/20 – Berlin, DE @ Uber Eats Music Corridor
10/22 – Esch-sur-Alzette, LU @ Rokhal Field
10/24 – Copenhagen, DK @ KB Hallen
10/25 – Stockholm, SE @ Annexet
10/27 – Hamburg, DE @ Sporthalle Hamburg
10/29 – Vienna, AT @ Wiener Stadthalle – Halle D
10/31 – Bergamo, IT @ ChorusLife Enviornment
