In 2017, Rolling Stone published its list of the 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time . They quickly noticed that Ozzy Osbourne appeared on more albums than any other artist on the list, including five with Black Sabbath and two from his solo work, in addition to appearing three times in the top 10.
So, Rolling Stone asked Ozzy Osbourne, one of the biggest names in metal, to send a list of his top 10 albums. Soon after, Ozzy emailed back his list, explaining his reasons for choosing each album.
Check it out below:
AC/DC – Highway to Hell (1979)
“I love Brian Johnson , but for me, my good friend, the late Bon Scott , was the best singer AC/DC ever had. This album was like an addiction for me.”
Alice in Chains – Facelift (1990)
"Another incredible debut. 'Man in the Box' is a classic. Layne Staley was a lovely guy. It's a shame he couldn't overcome his demons."
Guns N' Roses – Appetite for Destruction (1987)
"One of the best debut albums of all time. There isn't a single weak song on the album. I never get tired of listening to it."
Judas Priest – British Steel (1980)
“What can I say? The guys from Judas Priest are not only my friends from my hometown, Birmingham, but also one of the best metal bands of all time. This album had “Living After Midnight”, “Breaking the Law” and “Metal Gods”. British Steel is a classic that will surely stand the test of time.”
Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV (1971)
"I've always been a huge Led Zeppelin . All of their studio albums are classics, but this is one of my all-time favorites."
Megadeth – Rust in Peace (1990)
"I never realized how good this band was until I heard this album."
Metallica – Master of Puppets (1986)
“I took Metallica on tour with me after the release of Master of Puppets . The album was a milestone for the band and for heavy metal.”
Motörhead – Ace of Spades (1980)
"The album that propelled Motörhead to the top. The title track, 'Ace of Spades,' is Motörhead .' It's one of the great metal anthems, and for me, a band doesn't get there without having its own anthem. This is theirs."
Pantera – Cowboys From Hell (1990)
Dimebag 's guitar playing shines on this album. This should be in every metal fan's collection."
Rob Zombie – Hellbilly Deluxe (1999)
“ Rob Zombie is also someone I’ve toured with a lot. He’s a true artist in every sense, and Hellbilly Deluxe is Rob’s best, in my opinion.”
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