Axl Rose Defends Ozzy Osbourne After Backlash

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Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses made comments about Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath during a recent concert in Vienna. The remarks were captured in footage shared by a Guns N’ Roses fan. The comments came following Black Sabbath’s recent farewell concert, where Rose and Osbourne reportedly met face-to-face for the first time.

During his speech, Rose discussed Black Sabbath’s “Never Say Die” album and defended it against media criticism.

“Slash and I started listening to this Black Sabbath album,” Rose said. “It was one of those albums that media said wasn’t good.”

Rose continued his defense of the album. He emphasized the importance of independent judgment over media opinions.

“You can’t listen to media, you gotta make your own choice,” he continued. “This is a Black Sabbath song and it’s about not giving the f**k up.”

The Never Say Die album holds a unique position in Black Sabbath’s discography as their eighth studio release from 1978. The album marked the end of an era as it was the last to feature Ozzy Osbourne on lead vocals before his departure from the band until their final release in 2013. The record emerged during a turbulent period for the band. Internal tensions and substance abuse issues affected the recording process.

Critics initially gave the album mixed reviews. Some tracks like the energetic title song and “Johnny Blade” have been recognized for their catchiness and classic Sabbath sound. The album showcased a mix of rock and metal elements that distinguished it from the band’s earlier, heavier works.

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