Ozzy Osbourne to Let Fans Pick Title for Next Album

Posted on Feb 4th 2010 11:00AM by Chris Harris Comments
Ozzy OsbourneIn early December, Ozzy Osbourne revealed that he was mulling 'Soul Sucka' as the title of his forthcoming record, and the entire heavy metal community let out a collective 'Huh?' Late last month, Ozzy thought better of the move and explained that feedback from his fans forced his hand. "They were like, 'I can't imagine me walking around the f---ing house with the words 'Soul Sucka' on my T-shirt.' So I was like, 'F--- it. I've got to come up with something else!'"

It seems as though Ozzy actually trusts his fans, because the self-proclaimed Prince of Darkness says he's going to let the fans name his album.

Osbourne says that "this time, before I even announce what I'm going to call it, I'm going to get a list of names and post it on my Web site and find out which people like the best." Osbourne did not reveal any of the titles he's considering, but he has described the album as "very heavy. It's a cross between -- it's kind of like a [Black Sabbath]/Ozzy album, you know. It's kind of, it wasn't meant to, I didn't plan on doing it but that's the way it unfolded. A lot of it's very, very heavy. I just hope people like it. I love it."

Ozzy's record is slated for release in July and follows 2007's 'Black Rain.' The disc will drop the same month Ozzfest returns after going black in 2009. Ozzy will also be touring in support of the album this fall.

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skulls1964@aol.com

THE GREATEST ROCK N ROLL SINGER OF ALL TIME .NOBODY BETTER !!!!!OZZY I WILL BE THERE BUYING THAT NEW CD ,AND BE THERE TO SEE YOU WHEN YOUR TOURING MY STATE ...A GOOD TITLE FOR THAT CD WOULD BE "FORVER YOUNG AND FOREVER ROCKEN" ......

February 05 2010 at 1:55 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
skulls1964@aol.com

He is simply the best.I saw him for the first time live in 1979 at MSG in New York City when he was with Sabbath.He was awesome then and is still awesome today yes 31 years ago .Wow I'm getting old but I still and always will listen to Ozzy .The man has been around for 40 + years and still writes,,performs,tours,and sings better and like no other .He is and always will simply be the best ..Bobby W - age 46 Bx N.Y......

February 05 2010 at 1:46 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mking1237

What an arrogant dumb ass, I used to like Qzzy until I saw his response regarding F----ing born again Christians. Guess what Ozzy? I wouldn't want to be in your shoes, does Bon Scott ring any bells?

February 05 2010 at 12:50 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mike N\' Heidi

Ozzy is the man and I never heard a song from him I don't like. Name the new CD "This one is for all the Haters" Ozz, Rock On!

February 05 2010 at 12:40 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jen

Okay, why can't you like idol, lady gaga and ozzy? I love 80s hair bands, 90s grunge and all the metal heads and everything else in between. I can understand how someone might think that oz can't handle his own because of the "reality" show, but gimme a break. Music is art and not all artists are for everybody, or in my case, I haven't found an artist that I don't like.

February 05 2010 at 12:16 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
controlledkhaos

That was for Glitterari. Go listen to Rush Limbaugh and coat your brain with some more BS.

February 04 2010 at 10:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
controlledkhaos

Shut up d**khead

February 04 2010 at 10:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Wolfie

Hahaha, he's still cool and enthusiastic ditz about his music. Hope his fans would let him down.
Take care Oz.

February 04 2010 at 10:10 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Candace

Yes there is a difference between a "singer" and a genius like Ozzy who writes and sings and does everything else for himself. He humbled himself enough to admit that his biggest regret is mistreating someone...he is not only a legend but a sensitive and honest person who has opened up his life to help others. He gives and gives more than you'll know and you don't have to like him...he has plenty of fans who love and adore him...I bet you're one of those lame give me something for nothing who took advantage of his kindness and saw his show for free and now wants to rag on him...go back to whoever you listen to cause they be nobodys in no time

February 04 2010 at 7:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bunton21

Ozzy is and always will be a legend. He remembers all the words to his songs cause he actually writes them. He doesn't have other people doing it for him. He will still be rocking long after the majority of the so-called musicians nowadays are forgotton.

February 04 2010 at 7:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply