The legacy of Ozzy Osbourne will certainly dwell eternally, thanks partially 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, this is the ten of the very best Ozzy covers you will ever hear.
That is the penultimate instance of “making a canopy your personal.” Sort O Unfavorable recorded this sensible, vampiric rendition of “Black Sabbath,” however retooled the lyrics to return from Devil’s perspective. Using piano for Tony Iommi’s iconic tritone riff turns this cowl into a complete new monster… required listening for any Ozzy fan.
In case Sort O is just too upbeat for you, this is Ulver overlaying Black Sabbath‘s “Solitude.” Ulver have been sensible sufficient to decide on the proper Sabbath music to suit their fashion, moderately 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 may ever exist. Charles Bradley‘s pure vocal chops and soulful vulnerability make this the most effective 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 complicated, considerably managed method to this werewolf ode. It is simply stable as will 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 fallacious with Mike Patton. The dude’s vocal skills are superhuman.
Is it technically a canopy in case you helped write the unique? No matter semantics, Motörhead‘s model of “Hellraiser” is simply as badass because the Ozzy Osbourne model, and will edge it out barely for a 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 plain. 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 music 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 properly.
On a tribute album crammed 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 this can be 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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