Scream Ozzy Osbourne 's eleventh album , turns 15 this Wednesday, June 11th. Heavy and modern – for its time – the album wasn't as acclaimed, but it marked important milestones in the Madman .
Released in 2010, Scream might sound somewhat disappointing compared to Ozzy's earlier releases – but no album compares to the classics prior to Ozzmosis (1995). However, Scream has managed to achieve a certain level of notoriety 15 years later.
The reason might be that Ozzy Osbourne was willing to deliver a work that managed to return to his roots with characteristic vocals and a dark aesthetic. Credit also goes to the heavy riffs of Gus G , who debuted as Ozzy's guitarist on this album, replacing longtime guitarist Zakk Wylde .
In an interview with Blabbermouth , Gus G talked about the album's recording process: “They made sure I was very comfortable. We were recording at Ozzy's house. He had an amazing million-dollar studio in the basement. And they said, 'Just don't rush. Play your guitars. Take your time.' So it was cool. It was a great time.”
“Of course, when you’re there, you can’t help but think about all the guys who were in that band. You think, ‘My God. How are we going to release this? How can this compare to anything like that?’ But, in the end, you just give it your best,” Gus added, recalling all the previous guitarists who had been with Ozzy, such as Randy Rhoads , Jake E. Lee , and Zakk Wylde.
But Gus's work was magnificent, contributing to a standout album, which also featured the debut of keyboardist Adam Wakeman – son of YES keyboardist Rick Wakeman . The band was completed by bassist Rob “Blasko” and drummer Tommy Clufetos .
Although Scream was never hailed as revolutionary within heavy metal, it brought back the Madman's caricature-like personality. And it was also the album that fans would have to endure for years, as Scream was Ozzy's last album for a decade, until the release of Ordinary Man in 2020.
Scream Tour in Brazil
Certainly, the album also marked an unforgettable moment for Brazilian fans. The tour came to Brazil in 2011, passing through Porto Alegre, São Paulo, Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, and Belo Horizonte.
The show in Belo Horizonte marked his career, being one of the biggest of the tour. In Porto Alegre, the memorable moment was when the singer picked up a Grêmio flag, thrown onto the stage at the beginning of the show, and placed it on his shoulders. However, the venue is owned by Internacional, his biggest rival. Ozzy Osbourne recently reminisced about this show by posting a photo of a ticket on his Instagram , marking his first visit to the city.
The Scream marked one of Ozzy Osbourne's last major tours in Brazil. He subsequently performed in 2015 at Monsters of Rock , and last performed in 2018 with the No More Tours tour.
Ozzy Osbourne's last show
Vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, along with guitarist Tony Iommi , bassist Geezer Butler , and drummer Bill Ward, will take the stage together for the last time at a benefit festival.
The show, titled " Back to the Beginning," will take place on July 5th at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, where the band formed in the late 1960s. The event also marks Ozzy Osbourne's final solo performance.
All profits from the event will be donated to Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital , and Acorn Children's Hospice .
The festival will feature heavyweight performances , including Metallica , Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Pantera, Tool, Gojira, and other big names. Solo artists will also be present, such as Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit), David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), Mike Bordin (Faith No More), Sammy Hagar , and Papa V Perpetua (Ghost) .
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