The legacy of Ozzy Osbourne will certainly dwell perpetually, 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, here is the ten of the very best Ozzy covers you will ever hear.
That is the penultimate instance of “making a canopy your personal.” Kind O Damaging 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 an entire new monster… required listening for any Ozzy fan.
In case Kind O is simply too upbeat for you, here is Ulver masking Black Sabbath‘s “Solitude.” Ulver had been sensible sufficient to decide on the right Sabbath tune to suit their type, moderately than simply doing “Paranoid” or “Iron Man.” An ideal tribute to Ozzy‘s ode to loneliness.
Sorry Yungblud, that is probably the most unimaginable cowl of “Modifications” that can ever exist. Charles Bradley‘s pure vocal chops and soulful vulnerability make this among the finest 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 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 flawed with Mike Patton. The dude’s vocal talents are superhuman.
Is it technically a canopy should 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 a way a lot fucking filth Motörhead inject into the refrain.
We had 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 tune is a ten/10.
That desert rock guitar tone was tailor made for Sabbath covers, and Kyuss picked the right Iommi riff to crunch by way of. It will get even higher after the primary verse when Kyuss pull again into delicate guitar and bongo drums. Particular shout out to Soundgarden‘s cowl of “Into the Void” as effectively.
On a tribute album full of 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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