Album Portable | Ozzy Osbourne Ozzmosis

Ozzmosis was released on October 23, 1995. The cover art—a weathered metal face dissolving into mist—said everything. This wasn’t a monster. It was a survivor.

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The sessions nearly collapsed three times. Ozzy showed up drunk once; Rubin sent him home. Ozzy screamed, “I’m Ozzy fucking Osbourne!” Rubin replied, “Then act like it.” That was the therapy no shrink could provide. Ozzmosis was released on October 23, 1995

The mid-1990s were not kind to Ozzy Osbourne. Following the commercial highs of No More Tears (1991) and the accompanying world tour, Ozzy found himself mired in a brutal legal war with his former bandmate and keyboardist, Don Airey. More significantly, the acrimonious split with guitarist Zakk Wylde—his fiery, young protégé—left a creative void. By 1994, Ozzy had announced his "retirement" from touring, largely due to the relentless pressures of the business and his own well-documented struggles. It was a survivor

Ozzmosis is the sound of a legend reclaiming his throne. It is heavy, polished, and deeply melodic—a perfect snapshot of the Prince of Darkness evolving with the times. Whether you are a fan of Zakk Wylde’s shredding or Ozzy’s haunting vocals, Ozzmosis stands as a pillar of 1990s hard rock.